I want to prepare a back up machine for MARK VI HMI which can be hooked up/plugged in to my system (which has two servers) in case of a disaster. By disaster, I mean failure of any of our current server. From where should I start?

 

YZ,

I believe you should be able to locate support at GE Controls Connect web portal. I have included instructions below for how to access the site.

John

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In Controls Connect you can search the knowledge database for similar issues, find manuals, TILS, white papers, etc or phone/email the technical support team directly. This is a FREE service. I hope it helps.

 

I have successfully backed up GE HMI machines using Acronis software. I cloned the disk and then restored it in a spare GE machine in less than an hour. It is extremely simple but the machine that you are backing up has to be shut down to use to boot from the Actronis bootable media.