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Product Data Sheet

SIMATIC IPC Image & Partition Creator

Cost reduction due to considerably reduced downtimes in the event of an error Following replacement of a hard disk, SIMATIC IPCs are ready for operation again in just a few minutes Software failures due to application errors, operator errors or computer viruses can be rectified in a matter of minutes Application SIMATIC IPC Image & Partition Creator should be used on all SIMATIC IPCs/HMI IPCs for subsequent adjustment of existing hard disk partitioning and for all data backups if there is no central backup solution via LAN. Function SIMATIC IPC Image & Partition Creator V3.1 continues to offer the functionality its users valued in the past: High-speed and accurate backup and restoring of hard disk contents. This restoration requires considerably less time compared to a reinstallation. Simple duplication of existing software installations to other devices with the same equipment and same use (cloning). This enables a quick complete replacement of equipment in the event of servicing Automatic driver support for the latest SIMATIC IPCs Complete backup by means of a mouse double-click with "1ClickImage" after one-time configuration of backup path Menu-driven creation of a bootable USB flash drive with Image & Partition Creator as an alternative start medium (instead of CD) Menu-driven creation of an entry for the USB flash drive in the Windows boot menu for easy booting from the USB flash drive Time-controlled backup: The start of a previously configured complete backup via the imaging software or Windows Task Planner enables regular, unsupervised backups at any time. Functions for changing hard disk partitions: Enlarge and reduce existing system and data partitions without any loss of data Create new partitions or delete existing ones Convert the file system (e.g. FAT32 to NTFS) Simple setup of multiple-boot systems. Installation of a boot manager

SIMATIC IPC Image & Partition Creator V3.1 is the software tool for easy, preventive back-up and restoring of hard disk contents (images of individual partitions or complete hard disks). This software can be ordered through the Configurator for the SIMATIC IPCs, or separately with single license. Can run on all SIMATIC IPCs, regardless of the computer configuration Direct starting from the CD possible (no installation required in this case) Complete backup by means of a mouse double-click with "1ClickImage" (must be installed in this case) Menu-driven creation of a bootable USB flash drive as an alternative start medium from which Image & Partition Creator can then be started. Independent of the operating system thanks to ability to start from the bootable Image & Partition Creator CD or bootable USB flash drive with Image & Partition Creator Benefits Data security and hard disk management with very little overhead Hard disk partitions can be modified without loss of data and without the need for reinstallation Hard disk contents can be saved quickly, accurate to a bit, and securely No changes to the target system to be processed (when starting directly from the CD or USB FlashDrive with Image & Partition Creator) Reliable deletion of confidential data Can be used with any SIMATIC IPC hardware, independent of the respective IPC configuration (even devices with CompactFlash cards and solid-state drive)

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SIMATIC IPC Image & Partition Creator V3.1 offers the following new functions: Direct start (without installation) from the Windows autostart menu System backups even during operation Backup of files and folders Menu-driven creation of a protected "backup container" Irrevocable deletion of data Support of virtual drives With the above-named functions, the existing installation should continue to function without restrictions (except in the case of deletions). System requirements: Hardware: SIMATIC PCs of the B generation SIMATIC IPCs of the C generation SIMATIC Field PG M2 / M3 SINUMERIK PCU50.3 SIMOTION P350-3 / 350-5 Software: Operating system for installation: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 2003/ 2008 Server, Windows 7 Compatibility: SIMATIC IPC Image & Partition Creator V3.x is not imagecompatible with previous versions.

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SIMATIC IPC the more Industrial PC

More information on SIMATIC IPC is available at: The optimum configuration for your application: In-depth information is available in the SIMATIC manuals: Information material for download: Technical documentation is available in our Service& Support portal: Your personal contact partner is listed at: Electronic ordering via the Internet with the Mall: More information is available at:

www.siemens.com/simatic-ipc www.siemens.com/ipc-configurator www.siemens.com/simatic-doku www.siemens.com/simatic/printmaterial www.siemens.com/automation/support www.siemens.com/automation/partner www.siemens.com/automation/mall www.siemens.com/image-partition-creator

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