TVU Networks®

TVU Servers
Linux® v7.6

TVU server models VS3500 and VS3550

TVU server models VS3200 and VS3250

TVU High-density 4th generation server model VS3100

Operating System Restore Procedure

Models VS3100, VS3200, VS3250,
VS3500, and VS3550
Document Part Number:
TVU Server Linux v7.6 OS Restore Procedure Rev C EN 10-2021
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Contents Legal notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii

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1 Introduction and restore requirements 1

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Hardware and storage prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Procedure overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Before you begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

2 Restoring the TVU One Linux v7.6 Operating System (OS) 2

Step 1 - Creating a bootable disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Step 2 - Installing the OS on the server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Contacting TVU Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

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1 Introduction and restore requirements

Introduction Step1: Creating the bootable USB disk

This TVU server OS restore procedure provides the information A USB thumb drive of at least 8 GB capacity needs to be sourced
required for restoring your Linux v7.6 TVU operating software and prepared for the upgrade process.
on the TVU server models VS3100, VS32xx, or VS35xx server run-
The large (approximately 7.5 GB) TVU 7.6 Linux image should be
ning Linux version 7.6.
downloaded.
Caution: Do not us this procedure on a Windows-based server. The Rufus utility should be downloaded to your PC and run to
This restoration procedure applies to LinuxR only. This procedure prepare the drive for later steps.
restores a previously installed Linux v7.6 operating system and is
Step 2: Installing the Linux v7.6 operating system on the
not intended as a migration tool.
TVU Server
Rebooting the TVU Server, intercepting the boot process with

Contents the F12 key, and launching the Clonezilla application from the
USB thumb drive. This process will:
This document contains the following contents: • Launch Clonezilla and overwrite the local drive with the
• Hardware and storage prerequisites new operating system

• Procedure overview • Prompt for a reboot.

Creating a bootable USB disk

Before you begin
•

• Installing the Linux v7.6 operating system on the TVU Server

Read through all of the steps in this procedure to familiarize

Hardware and storage prerequisites yourself with the upgrade process.

To use this restore procedure be sure you have the following: NOTE: Not following the steps in this procedure will result in an
installation failure.
• The TVU VS3100, VS32xx, or VS35xx server running Linux
version 7.6
• 1x USB flash drive with at least 8 GB of capacity
• Rufus utility download from http://rufus.ie
• HDMI monitor and cable
• USB keyboard and mouse

Procedure overview
The process for installing the operating system on the TVU Server
is a multistep process that must be completed by an operator
with direct physical access to the server. The process is explained
in detail later in this documentation, but the following summary
is to provide a high-level context to the sequential steps of the
process.

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2 Restoring the TVU One Linux v7.6 Operating

System (OS)

Step 1 - Creating a bootable disk

Complete the following steps to create a bootable USB flash drive: 7. Click the ISO image in the Boot selection drop-down menu
and click Select.
1. Create a bootable USB disk using a flash drive by download-
ing the iso file at the following link using an FTP client: 8. Navigate to the Downloads folder and select the 7640sp1.
iso image.
ftp://[email protected]/7.6/7640sp1.iso
9. A Download required pop-up message displays, select Yes
2. When prompted, Enter the username: tvu_guest and pass-
to agree to the download terms.
word: tvun3wsysT3m
3. Go to http://rufus.ie and download the Rufus utility to your pc.
4. Launch the Rufus utility. The Rufus Drive Properties screen
displays.

Accept the download required prompt

10. In the Warning pop-up window, click OK to agree to over-

write the drive.

Agree to the Warning message

11. When the utility completes the process the Status pane
displays a green bar indicating “Ready” .
Rufus Drive Properties window
12. Click Close.
5. Insert the USB flash drive with a minimum of 8 GB capacity
into your PCs USB port.
6. If the USB device is not automatically detected, select the
device from the device drop-down menu.

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Step 2 - Installing the OS on the server

To install the operating system, complete the following steps:
1. Power ON the server.
2. Press F12 as it begins to boot up. Continue tapping F12 until
a boot menu displays.
3. Select the USB flash drive in the boot menu and press Enter.

6.

Boot menu

4. The Clonezilla screen displays within a few moments. Press

Enter which should select the top/default choice similar to
the screenshot below. 7. Total processing time may vary, but should take about 5 to
15 minutes.
8. When prompted, remove the USB flash drive.
9. Select the Reboot option (number 1). Then, press Enter.
10. After the TVU server reboots. Refer to the TVU Software
User Guide, Models VS3100, VS3200, VS3250, VS3500, and
VS3550 - Linux for further configuration procedures.

Contacting TVU Support

If you need assistance with this OS restore procedure, or have
questions regarding this document, contact TVU Support at:
Support ph.: +1 650.440.4812
Support E-mail: [email protected]

Clonezilla screen
5. When prompted to continue the installation, type Y at the
command prompt and press Enter. You will be asked to
confirm three times.

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