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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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.... and other countries. Xserve is for informational purposes only and constitutes neither an endorsement nor a recommendation. Other company and product names mentioned herein are trademarks of Apple. Apple assumes no responsibility with regard to the software are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in... trademark of these products. Your rights to the performance or use of Apple Computer, Inc. Apple Computer, Inc. 1 Infinite Loop Cupertino, CA 95014-2084 408-996-1010 www.apple.com Apple, the Apple logo, FireWire, the FireWire logo, Mac, Macintosh, and QuickTime are...
.... and other countries. Xserve is for informational purposes only and constitutes neither an endorsement nor a recommendation. Other company and product names mentioned herein are trademarks of Apple. Apple assumes no responsibility with regard to the software are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in... trademark of these products. Your rights to the performance or use of Apple Computer, Inc. Apple Computer, Inc. 1 Infinite Loop Cupertino, CA 95014-2084 408-996-1010 www.apple.com Apple, the Apple logo, FireWire, the FireWire logo, Mac, Macintosh, and QuickTime are...
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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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...identifier buttons and lights; two USB ports; PREFACE Introducing Xserve Congratulations on purchasing your new server. This product is installed in ...Synchronous Dynamic Random-Access Memory (SDRAM) m system bus speed 133 megahertz (MHz) (at minimum) m four Apple Drive Module bays, supporting up to detect internal temperature, blower status or failure, power status or failure, ... front, with status 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 2 gigabytes (GB) of the server are ...
...identifier buttons and lights; two USB ports; PREFACE Introducing Xserve Congratulations on purchasing your new server. This product is installed in ...Synchronous Dynamic Random-Access Memory (SDRAM) m system bus speed 133 megahertz (MHz) (at minimum) m four Apple Drive Module bays, supporting up to detect internal temperature, blower status or failure, power status or failure, ... front, with status 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 2 gigabytes (GB) of the server are ...
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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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... shown here.) See Chapter 3, "Installing Your Server in a Rack," on page 23 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
... shown here.) See Chapter 3, "Installing Your Server in a Rack," on page 23 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
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...duplicate system identifier button and light are also two FireWire ports on the back panel. In a server with multiple servers. Xserve Overview 11 FireWire port Provides a FireWire connection on the front of eight lights indicate system activity. Ethernet link lights Two lights indicate ... processor, the rows of lights operate independently to four drive modules in sync; This indicator is running. (See "Installing or Replacing an Apple Drive Module" on page 50 for locating a particular unit in a dual-processor server, the rows of system activity lights operate in the...
...duplicate system identifier button and light are also two FireWire ports on the back panel. In a server with multiple servers. Xserve Overview 11 FireWire port Provides a FireWire connection on the front of eight lights indicate system activity. Ethernet link lights Two lights indicate ... processor, the rows of lights operate independently to four drive modules in sync; This indicator is running. (See "Installing or Replacing an Apple Drive Module" on page 50 for locating a particular unit in a dual-processor server, the rows of system activity lights operate in the...
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One port is detected. See "About PCI Cards for the Server" on manually by pressing the button. some configurations also have a different connector.) Xserve Overview 13 A third FireWire port is located on if a problem is built in the server to connect peripheral devices. One or two slots may be ...
One port is detected. See "About PCI Cards for the Server" on manually by pressing the button. some configurations also have a different connector.) Xserve Overview 13 A third FireWire port is located on if a problem is built in the server to connect peripheral devices. One or two slots may be ...
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... latches to slide the server to remove it . This component has a sensor that detects and reports if the power supply needs service. RAM expansion slots You can expand DDR RAM up to 2 GB, using the four slots. (See "Adding Memory" on the right side holds a 7-inch card, and can install PCI expansion... cards in the rack, or to its full length when in the three slots. Sensors detect and report if a blower needs service. Xserve Overview 15 The...
... latches to slide the server to remove it . This component has a sensor that detects and reports if the power supply needs service. RAM expansion slots You can expand DDR RAM up to 2 GB, using the four slots. (See "Adding Memory" on the right side holds a 7-inch card, and can install PCI expansion... cards in the rack, or to its full length when in the three slots. Sensors detect and report if a blower needs service. Xserve Overview 15 The...
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Xserve Overview 17 Four-post braces These two long, U-shaped pieces support the back of the server and attach it to the rack and server cover ...
Xserve Overview 17 Four-post braces These two long, U-shaped pieces support the back of the server and attach it to the rack and server cover ...
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... rack inside . Important Any rack used for the installation. 23 It is specifically designed for rack mounting. CHAPTER 3 Installing Your Server in a Rack 3 Xserve is not designed for use the top of the server as a desktop machine. You need to any of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/Electronic..., and Deutsche Industrie Norm (DIN) 41494. The brackets and screws necessary to attach the server to supply medium-sized and very small Phillips screwdrivers for Xserve should meet the specifications of these racks are included with these standards.
... rack inside . Important Any rack used for the installation. 23 It is specifically designed for rack mounting. CHAPTER 3 Installing Your Server in a Rack 3 Xserve is not designed for use the top of the server as a desktop machine. You need to any of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/Electronic..., and Deutsche Industrie Norm (DIN) 41494. The brackets and screws necessary to attach the server to supply medium-sized and very small Phillips screwdrivers for Xserve should meet the specifications of these racks are included with these standards.
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... between holes may provide a template to unpack the server. 2 At the back of the server's enclosure to mark the correct spot. Prepare the Server for Xserve to help place the server in locating a server; Some racks have such aids, measure or count holes from the server's back panel. For a four-post...
... between holes may provide a template to unpack the server. 2 At the back of the server's enclosure to mark the correct spot. Prepare the Server for Xserve to help place the server in locating a server; Some racks have such aids, measure or count holes from the server's back panel. For a four-post...
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... the left side of the rack. Important To open the server without disconnecting cables. Installing Your Server in steps 3 through 7. Install the Cable-Management Arm Xserve has a cable-management arm that supports the back of the screws provided. 8 Attach the second bracket and brace, as you to open the server with...
... the left side of the rack. Important To open the server without disconnecting cables. Installing Your Server in steps 3 through 7. Install the Cable-Management Arm Xserve has a cable-management arm that supports the back of the screws provided. 8 Attach the second bracket and brace, as you to open the server with...
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.... Insert the server into the cover and slide it all the way back. 4 Secure the server in the rack by tightening the thumbscrews on an Xserve system that is installed and slide the server into the cover. 3 Lift the server to the level where the cover is installed in a two-post...
.... Insert the server into the cover and slide it all the way back. 4 Secure the server in the rack by tightening the thumbscrews on an Xserve system that is installed and slide the server into the cover. 3 Lift the server to the level where the cover is installed in a two-post...
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... the server. CHAPTER 4 Using Your Server 4 When you've connected the cables and peripheral devices you can turn it on . See the Quick Start for Xserve booklet for setting up . Starting Up the Server Press the power button at the left side of the Mac OS X Server software are provided in...
... the server. CHAPTER 4 Using Your Server 4 When you've connected the cables and peripheral devices you can turn it on . See the Quick Start for Xserve booklet for setting up . Starting Up the Server Press the power button at the left side of the Mac OS X Server software are provided in...
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... the Server Has a Problem If you can be removed Disk activity; The server's status lights are listed in tandem; check the server monitoring application for Xserve booklet to learn which parts of the software documentation to consult. 46 Chapter 4 see the Quick Start for more information. upper is network card, if...
... the Server Has a Problem If you can be removed Disk activity; The server's status lights are listed in tandem; check the server monitoring application for Xserve booklet to learn which parts of the software documentation to consult. 46 Chapter 4 see the Quick Start for more information. upper is network card, if...
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..., which accommodate Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) cards. Installing or Replacing Server Components 59 PCI Card Requirements Criteria for PCI cards you can install in the Xserve server are summarized in the table below. 12-inch PCI card 64-bit or 32-bit data width 66 or 33 MHz frequency (If a 33...
..., which accommodate Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) cards. Installing or Replacing Server Components 59 PCI Card Requirements Criteria for PCI cards you can install in the Xserve server are summarized in the table below. 12-inch PCI card 64-bit or 32-bit data width 66 or 33 MHz frequency (If a 33...
