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Back-up

dd if=/dev/hda of=backup-mbr count=1 bs=512

Restore full (including existing partition table)

dd if=backup-mbr of=/dev/hda

Restore MBR (not including partition table entry)

dd of=/dev/hda if=backup-mbr bs=446 count=1

Copying an 10GB disk should only take at most 15 minutes with a god internet connection.

ssh server -c blowfish "dd if=/dev/hda0/snapshot"  |

dd of=/dev/hda0/target-disk bs=4096k conv=notrunc,noerror

NightHawk RCU is one of the Aitech’s defence rugged systems designed for millitary, airospace and commercial applications. Its role is to concentrate datas while moving or vibrating.

The Hawk is completely sealed, has an Intel Atom processor and a built-in power surges, over-voltages and polarity reverses protector. In the same time it operates in moving military vehicles and insures a condition based maintenance functionality. An optional low-pressure fan can be atached.

The system stands for even 11ms duration shocks while operating, for a double period when turned off and is not scared even a bit of vibrations.

Specifications:

• Processor — Intel Atom N270 clocked at 1.6GHz
• Chipset — Intel 945GSE
• Memory — 2GB of DDR2 RAM
• Storage — 4GB or 8GB SSDs, SATA-interfaced disks up to 256GB
• Networking — 2 x gigabit Ethernet
  • Expansion: CompactFlash slot; 4 x PCI; 4 x PCI Express x1

• Power — 18 to 36VDC input range
  • Operating temperature: fanless — 67 to 131 deg. F (-55 to 55 deg. C); with fan — 67 to 161 deg. F (-55 to 71 deg. C)

• Dimensions:
  • Mounting footprint — 8.28 x 5.59 x 3.45 inches
  • Front panel — 4.75 x 3.35 inches
  • Maximum external dimensions — 10.8 x 6.14 x 3.45 inches

• Standard I/O:
  • 6 x USB 2.0
  • 2 x PS/2 – keyboard and mouse
  • 4 x serial (2 x RS232, 2 x RS232/422/485)
  • Audio I/O
  • Dual video outputs (CRT and NTSC/PAL television)

The Hawk supports XP Embedded, Linux and VxWorks. However, it is not available for any customer.