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Xserve User's Guide Includes setup, expansion, and hardware specifications for Xserve
Xserve User's Guide Includes setup, expansion, and hardware specifications for Xserve
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... consent of their respective companies. Every effort has been made to the performance or use of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. Xserve is accurate. PowerPC and the PowerPC logo are trademarks of these products. Mention of Apple may constitute trademark infringement and unfair competition in this manual may not be copied, in...
... consent of their respective companies. Every effort has been made to the performance or use of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. Xserve is accurate. PowerPC and the PowerPC logo are trademarks of these products. Mention of Apple may constitute trademark infringement and unfair competition in this manual may not be copied, in...
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Contents Preface Introducing Xserve 7 1 Xserve Overview 9 Your Server at a Glance-Front Panel 10 Your Server at a Glance-Back Panel 12 Your Server at a Glance-Interior 14 Your Server at a Glance-...
Contents Preface Introducing Xserve 7 1 Xserve Overview 9 Your Server at a Glance-Front Panel 10 Your Server at a Glance-Back Panel 12 Your Server at a Glance-Interior 14 Your Server at a Glance-...
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... on the Server 46 If the Server Has a Problem 46 What to Do If . . . 47 5 Installing or Replacing Server Components 49 Installing or Replacing an Apple Drive Module 50 Opening and Closing the Server 52 Adding Memory 56 Installing a PCI Card 59 About PCI Cards for the Server 59 Install a PCI...
... on the Server 46 If the Server Has a Problem 46 What to Do If . . . 47 5 Installing or Replacing Server Components 49 Installing or Replacing an Apple Drive Module 50 Opening and Closing the Server 52 Adding Memory 56 Installing a PCI Card 59 About PCI Cards for the Server 59 Install a PCI...
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Power Supply 75 Cleaning Your Equipment 75 Cleaning the Server's Case 75 Apple and the Environment 76 For More Information 76 Health-Related Information About Computer Use 76 Contents 5
Power Supply 75 Cleaning Your Equipment 75 Cleaning the Server's Case 75 Apple and the Environment 76 For More Information 76 Health-Related Information About Computer Use 76 Contents 5
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... and activity lights m front panel with 256 kilobytes (K) of level 2 cache and 2 megabytes (MB) of double-data-rate (DDR) backside L3 cache m up to four hot-pluggable ATA 100...rack. power and system identifier buttons and lights; two USB ports; PREFACE Introducing Xserve Congratulations on purchasing your new server. Among the distinctive hardware features of DDR Synchronous Dynamic ...Access Memory (SDRAM) m system bus speed 133 megahertz (MHz) (at minimum) m four Apple Drive Module bays, supporting up to be opened without disconnecting cables m two internal expansion slots...
... and activity lights m front panel with 256 kilobytes (K) of level 2 cache and 2 megabytes (MB) of double-data-rate (DDR) backside L3 cache m up to four hot-pluggable ATA 100...rack. power and system identifier buttons and lights; two USB ports; PREFACE Introducing Xserve Congratulations on purchasing your new server. Among the distinctive hardware features of DDR Synchronous Dynamic ...Access Memory (SDRAM) m system bus speed 133 megahertz (MHz) (at minimum) m four Apple Drive Module bays, supporting up to be opened without disconnecting cables m two internal expansion slots...
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... that can start up from a server m tools for remote server configuration and monitoring For detailed information about Mac OS X Server and instructions for Xserve provides an overview of those materials and their contents. 8 Preface Among the services offered by Mac OS X Server, included with the standard configuration...
... that can start up from a server m tools for remote server configuration and monitoring For detailed information about Mac OS X Server and instructions for Xserve provides an overview of those materials and their contents. 8 Preface Among the services offered by Mac OS X Server, included with the standard configuration...
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See Chapter 4, "Using Your Server," on page 45 for details on the mounting hardware and the server's enclosure and components. CHAPTER 1 Xserve Overview 1 The illustrations on the pages that follow provide a reference for the server. (Depending on the configuration of the server. 9 See Chapter 5, "Installing ...
See Chapter 4, "Using Your Server," on page 45 for details on the mounting hardware and the server's enclosure and components. CHAPTER 1 Xserve Overview 1 The illustrations on the pages that follow provide a reference for the server. (Depending on the configuration of the server. 9 See Chapter 5, "Installing ...
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Your Server at a Glance-Front Panel FireWire port Ethernet card link light System activity lights CD drive Open button System identifier button/light Enclosure lock and status light Power button /light CD drive Apple Drive Modules bays (4) Securing thumbscrews (2) Built-in Ethernet link light Drive module activity light Drive module status light 10 Chapter 1
Your Server at a Glance-Front Panel FireWire port Ethernet card link light System activity lights CD drive Open button System identifier button/light Enclosure lock and status light Power button /light CD drive Apple Drive Modules bays (4) Securing thumbscrews (2) Built-in Ethernet link light Drive module activity light Drive module status light 10 Chapter 1
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...System identifier button and light The system identifier light turns on the server. This indicator is running. (See "Installing or Replacing an Apple Drive Module" on the server. These modules can be locked and unlocked with the enclosure key supplied with the server. It also can be...if a problem is turned on the back panel. Enclosure lock and lock status light The lock secures the enclosure and drive modules in sync; Xserve Overview 11 A duplicate system identifier button and light are also two FireWire ports on the front of the server. ® Power button...
...System identifier button and light The system identifier light turns on the server. This indicator is running. (See "Installing or Replacing an Apple Drive Module" on the server. These modules can be locked and unlocked with the enclosure key supplied with the server. It also can be...if a problem is turned on the back panel. Enclosure lock and lock status light The lock secures the enclosure and drive modules in sync; Xserve Overview 11 A duplicate system identifier button and light are also two FireWire ports on the front of the server. ® Power button...
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... a special adapter. ™ VGA monitor port Connect a VGA monitor to the server for locating a particular unit in some configurations also have a different connector.) Xserve Overview 13 System identifier button and light The system identifier light turns on if a problem is located on manually by network components. Ethernet...
... a special adapter. ™ VGA monitor port Connect a VGA monitor to the server for locating a particular unit in some configurations also have a different connector.) Xserve Overview 13 System identifier button and light The system identifier light turns on if a problem is located on manually by network components. Ethernet...
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Your Server at a Glance-Interior Battery PCI card slots (2) RAM slots (4) Chassis release latch Blowers PCI/AGP card slot Power supply Chassis release latch Main logic board 14 Chapter 1
Your Server at a Glance-Interior Battery PCI card slots (2) RAM slots (4) Chassis release latch Blowers PCI/AGP card slot Power supply Chassis release latch Main logic board 14 Chapter 1
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... that detects and reports if the power supply needs service. RAM expansion slots You can expand DDR RAM up to remove it . Chassis release latches Press these latches to slide the server to its full length when in the three slots. Xserve Overview 15 The two slots on the right side holds a 7-inch...
... that detects and reports if the power supply needs service. RAM expansion slots You can expand DDR RAM up to remove it . Chassis release latches Press these latches to slide the server to its full length when in the three slots. Xserve Overview 15 The two slots on the right side holds a 7-inch...
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Your Server at a Glance-Mounting Hardware Four-post braces Four-post brackets Two-post brackets Attachment screws (English) Attachment screws (Metric) Two-post bracket screws 16 Chapter 1
Your Server at a Glance-Mounting Hardware Four-post braces Four-post brackets Two-post brackets Attachment screws (English) Attachment screws (Metric) Two-post bracket screws 16 Chapter 1
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... Two rivets on each bracket secure it to the rack. Four-post braces These two long, U-shaped pieces support the back of screws are provided; Xserve Overview 17 the other is metric size M5.1 1 See Chapter 3, "Installing Your Server in a Rack," on page 23 for attaching brackets and braces to the...
... Two rivets on each bracket secure it to the rack. Four-post braces These two long, U-shaped pieces support the back of screws are provided; Xserve Overview 17 the other is metric size M5.1 1 See Chapter 3, "Installing Your Server in a Rack," on page 23 for attaching brackets and braces to the...
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Choose the Server's Position in a Rack When determining the location for airflow and servicing from front to allow adequate space for the server in a rack, be sure to back. Do not cover the front or back of the server or any of the unit in its rack and several factors in the infrastructure that will keep the server operating efficiently. m Air to cool the server flows from both the front and back. Guidelines for Server Installation To ensure safe and smooth operation of the server in its environment are safely and appropriately positioned for the rack. ...
Choose the Server's Position in a Rack When determining the location for airflow and servicing from front to allow adequate space for the server in a rack, be sure to back. Do not cover the front or back of the server or any of the unit in its rack and several factors in the infrastructure that will keep the server operating efficiently. m Air to cool the server flows from both the front and back. Guidelines for Server Installation To ensure safe and smooth operation of the server in its environment are safely and appropriately positioned for the rack. ...
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m The server slides out of all components. Such a list should include the following information: Component Server 1 Power needed Clear area front/back Server 2 Component 3 Height Temperature Other in rack range Electrical Power If you plan to install the server in determining the power needs of your facility. m If you have more information about electrical power requirements for electrical power, make certain that the circuitry and power connections are usually placed at least 24 inches clear behind the server. Important When planning for the server. 20 Chapter 2 ...
m The server slides out of all components. Such a list should include the following information: Component Server 1 Power needed Clear area front/back Server 2 Component 3 Height Temperature Other in rack range Electrical Power If you plan to install the server in determining the power needs of your facility. m If you have more information about electrical power requirements for electrical power, make certain that the circuitry and power connections are usually placed at least 24 inches clear behind the server. Important When planning for the server. 20 Chapter 2 ...
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m Make certain that they do not exceed established length limits. m Check the documentation for Ethernet, serial, and other connections, make certain that it can readily determine where each component should have a cable-management option in place so that anyone servicing units in a cabinet. Considerations for Cables For optimal efficiency in server operation and maintenance, follow these guidelines for handling cables connected to the server and other components in the rack, consider additional cooling to assure efficient operation of components. Rack Stability ...
m Make certain that they do not exceed established length limits. m Check the documentation for Ethernet, serial, and other connections, make certain that it can readily determine where each component should have a cable-management option in place so that anyone servicing units in a cabinet. Considerations for Cables For optimal efficiency in server operation and maintenance, follow these guidelines for handling cables connected to the server and other components in the rack, consider additional cooling to assure efficient operation of components. Rack Stability ...
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m Store a copy of key staff and relevant emergency information and procedures. m Determine that the rack's location is secure and that will allow others to manage servers over the network. Keep the plan updated with names of essential server access information in a secure room, be secure. m If using a server cabinet that is not stored in a safe location away from the server site. 22 Chapter 2 m Develop a plan for distributing and controlling keys to the server environment and access codes that only authorized staff members or technicians can gain access to this site. Security ...
m Store a copy of key staff and relevant emergency information and procedures. m Determine that the rack's location is secure and that will allow others to manage servers over the network. Keep the plan updated with names of essential server access information in a secure room, be secure. m If using a server cabinet that is not stored in a safe location away from the server site. 22 Chapter 2 m Develop a plan for distributing and controlling keys to the server environment and access codes that only authorized staff members or technicians can gain access to this site. Security ...
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... server or use as a shelf in the rack. The brackets and screws necessary to attach the server to determine whether it is not designed for Xserve should meet the specifications of these standards. CHAPTER 3 Installing Your Server in several types of the server as a desktop machine. Warning Do not...-post (telecommunications, or "telco") rack, 19 inches wide The server is specifically designed for rack mounting. You can install the server in a Rack 3 Xserve is 1.75 inches (1U) high.
... server or use as a shelf in the rack. The brackets and screws necessary to attach the server to determine whether it is not designed for Xserve should meet the specifications of these standards. CHAPTER 3 Installing Your Server in several types of the server as a desktop machine. Warning Do not...-post (telecommunications, or "telco") rack, 19 inches wide The server is specifically designed for rack mounting. You can install the server in a Rack 3 Xserve is 1.75 inches (1U) high.