Replacing the storage media

Data transmission before replacement

If you want to exchange a storage medium according to Beckhoff's recommendation, you must copy the data from the old to the new storage medium. You can use the Beckhoff Service Tool (BST) for this purpose. BST is a graphical backup and restore program for devices with a Windows operating system. You can create an image of your operating system and use it to back up the operating system. Then you can restore the created image to a new data carrier. The BST is available on a bootable BST USB flash drive. This includes Windows and a backup tool. Select the size of the BST USB flash drive according to the size of the backup copy of your operating system. You can then keep the flash drive as a backup copy. For this purpose, the BST USB flash drives are designed for particularly long data preservation by means of special flash. For more information on the function of the BST, please refer to the corresponding manual.

If your storage medium is defective and there is no backup, Beckhoff Service can provide you with a fresh Windows image. For this to be possible, your Beckhoff device must already have been delivered with a valid operating system license. After installing the fresh image, the applications must be reinstalled.

The storage media are located on the back of the device next to the connection section behind a cover. Regardless of which storage medium you want to exchange, you must first gain access to it. To do this, loosen the knurled screw and remove the cover.

Replacing the hard disk/SSD

There are height compensation strips on the hard disk/SSD to ensure safe operation in the event of vibrations and shocks. The height of the compensation strips differs according to the data carrier type. If you order replacement hard disks and SSDs directly from Beckhoff, please specify your device type or the serial number of your device. The height compensation strips then have the required height for your device. A sticker for pulling out the data carrier is also provided on Beckhoff data carriers.

To replace the hard disk or SSD, follow the steps below:

1. Pull the hard disk or SSD firmly out of the device using the protruding Beckhoff sticker.

2. Insert the new hard disk into the device in the same orientation up to the stop. The sticker on the hard disk/SSD must face the rear panel.

You have replaced the hard disk or SSD.

Replacing CFast

To replace the CFast, follow the steps below:

1. Press lightly against the CFast, as if pressing a button.

When you release the CFast, the push-pull mechanism guides the CFast out of the slot far enough for you to grab it.

2. Pull the CFast out of the device.

3. Insert the new CFast into the device in the same orientation until it protrudes just a bit from the device. The sticker with the CFast designation must face the rear panel.

4. Push the CFast into the device.

You have replaced the CFast.

If you have ordered a CP6201-xxxx-00x0 or a CP6211-xxxx-00x0, the CFast is located on the back of the device next to the fans. The replacement of the CFast remains basically unchanged as described above. However, you must first gain access to the CFast as follows:

1. Remove the two M4 screws.

2. Remove the cover of the CFast.

You now have access to the CFast.

Disposal of storage media

Delete confidential or technologically important data from the storage media before disposing of it. If a storage medium is defective, you must destroy it mechanically to prevent access to the data.

The old storage media must be disposed of in accordance with the national electronic waste regulations.