Strand 430... Do you want it?

[phenry]

Go with the non I version. With that type of error, the password file is probably gone anyway. You would need a new one unless you have it written down somewhere.

 

 

[Kazeja]

I thought the password was stored in non-volatile RAM on the CS processor card such that should you need to change the hard drive for whatever reason, the console would retain it's personality.

 

K :)

[phenry]

I thought the password was stored in non-volatile RAM on the CS processor card such that should you need to change the hard drive for whatever reason, the console would retain it's personality.

 

K :)

 

Sorry. It is the .pas file on the hard drive. The Console security number itself is hard coded into the cs processor, so the same .pas file will allways work with that console.

It is always important to not only back up your shows, but also your password. I usually recommend using a sharipe to write it on the back or inside of the console. If there is no backup, you have to have a password generated. luckally, I happen to know how to do that if need be.

[Kazeja]

I thought the password was stored in non-volatile RAM on the CS processor card such that should you need to change the hard drive for whatever reason, the console would retain it's personality.

 

K :)

 

Sorry. It is the .pas file on the hard drive.

 

 

I've got between 50 and 60 hard drives here that beg to differ.

 

Here, if a console typically comes in for service and hard drive replacement. Take out hard drive and add it to the pile. Connect new hard drive, install DOS, install Strand OS, re boot the system. All channels and applications that were there initially with the old drive are still there with the new hard drive "WITHOUT" copying the strand.pas file across.

 

If, as you say you need the Strand.pas file on the hard drive, then how do you explain the above phenomenum.

 

To proove it, make a note of your password (for your own peace of mind), go into DOS, delete Strand.pas file, turn system off and on. Console will power up with all previous channels and applications AS WERE.

 

The only time I've known a Strand genius desk not to do this was if it was a 300.

 

K :)

[phenry]

I thought the password was stored in non-volatile RAM on the CS processor card such that should you need to change the hard drive for whatever reason, the console would retain it's personality.

 

K :)

 

Sorry. It is the .pas file on the hard drive.

 

 

I've got between 50 and 60 hard drives here that beg to differ.

 

Here, if a console typically comes in for service and hard drive replacement. Take out hard drive and add it to the pile. Connect new hard drive, install DOS, install Strand OS, re boot the system. All channels and applications that were there initially with the old drive are still there with the new hard drive "WITHOUT" copying the strand.pas file across.

 

If, as you say you need the Strand.pas file on the hard drive, then how do you explain the above phenomenum.

 

To proove it, make a note of your password (for your own peace of mind), go into DOS, delete Strand.pas file, turn system off and on. Console will power up with all previous channels and applications AS WERE.

 

The only time I've known a Strand genius desk not to do this was if it was a 300.

 

K :)

 

 

Then I will concede to being mistaken. Perhaps I am just thinking of the 300 console. Good lookout.