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Xserve Setup Guide Includes setup, expansion, and hardware specifications for the Xserve
Xserve Setup Guide Includes setup, expansion, and hardware specifications for the Xserve
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... Cupertino, CA 95014-2084 408-996-1010 www.apple.com Apple, the Apple logo, FireWire, Mac, Macintosh, Mac OS, and Xserve are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Other company and product names mentioned herein may constitute trademark infringement and unfair competition in the U.S. The ...
... Cupertino, CA 95014-2084 408-996-1010 www.apple.com Apple, the Apple logo, FireWire, Mac, Macintosh, Mac OS, and Xserve are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Other company and product names mentioned herein may constitute trademark infringement and unfair competition in the U.S. The ...
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Contents 5 About This Guide 7 Chapter 1: Installing the Xserve 8 Tools and Parts You'll Need 9 Choosing a Suitable Location 11 Installing the Xserve 20 Where to Go from Here 21 Chapter 2: Installing or Replacing Components 22 Xserve at a Glance-Internal Components 24 Installing or Replacing an Apple Drive Module 28 Removing or Installing a Power Supply 30 Opening and Closing the Xserve 33 Adding Memory 38 Installing a PCI Card 44 Replacing the Battery 47 Appendix A: Specifications 51 Appendix B: Safety and Maintenance 51 Important Safety Information 3
Contents 5 About This Guide 7 Chapter 1: Installing the Xserve 8 Tools and Parts You'll Need 9 Choosing a Suitable Location 11 Installing the Xserve 20 Where to Go from Here 21 Chapter 2: Installing or Replacing Components 22 Xserve at a Glance-Internal Components 24 Installing or Replacing an Apple Drive Module 28 Removing or Installing a Power Supply 30 Opening and Closing the Xserve 33 Adding Memory 38 Installing a PCI Card 44 Replacing the Battery 47 Appendix A: Specifications 51 Appendix B: Safety and Maintenance 51 Important Safety Information 3
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52 Handling the Xserve 53 Protecting the Optical Drive 53 Power Supply 54 Cleaning the Xserve 54 Apple and the Environment 54 Health-Related Information About Computer Use 57 Regulatory Compliance Information 4 Contents
52 Handling the Xserve 53 Protecting the Optical Drive 53 Power Supply 54 Cleaning the Xserve 54 Apple and the Environment 54 Health-Related Information About Computer Use 57 Regulatory Compliance Information 4 Contents
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... software, and using the Xserve, see Mac OS X Server Getting Started, also on the Admin Tools disc that comes with the Xserve. The Xserve Setup Guide, Xserve User's Guide, Mac OS X Server Getting Started, and other server guides are also available at www.apple.com/server/documentation. 5 ...When You Finish Installing the Xserve For information about the Mac OS X Server software...
... software, and using the Xserve, see Mac OS X Server Getting Started, also on the Admin Tools disc that comes with the Xserve. The Xserve Setup Guide, Xserve User's Guide, Mac OS X Server Getting Started, and other server guides are also available at www.apple.com/server/documentation. 5 ...When You Finish Installing the Xserve For information about the Mac OS X Server software...
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Visit the site at www.apple.com/support/xserve. 6 Preface About This Guide For More Information The Apple Service & Support website offers in-depth product information and technical resources, including articles, discussions, and downloadable software updates.
Visit the site at www.apple.com/support/xserve. 6 Preface About This Guide For More Information The Apple Service & Support website offers in-depth product information and technical resources, including articles, discussions, and downloadable software updates.
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When you've finished installing the Xserve, you'll be referred to install the Xserve in a rack. The information in this chapter will help you gather the tools you'll need, choose a suitable location for the first time. 7 Installing the Xserve 1 1 This chapter shows you how to the Xserve User's Guide for information about starting up the Xserve for the Xserve, and install it in an equipment rack.
When you've finished installing the Xserve, you'll be referred to install the Xserve in a rack. The information in this chapter will help you gather the tools you'll need, choose a suitable location for the first time. 7 Installing the Xserve 1 1 This chapter shows you how to the Xserve User's Guide for information about starting up the Xserve for the Xserve, and install it in an equipment rack.
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Tools and Parts You'll Need  A medium-size (#1) Phillips screwdriver  The slide rails, rail extensions, and alignment tool that come with the Xserve Rails for use with racks of all depths (2) Short extensions for racks 24 to 29 inches deep (2) Long extensions for racks 29 to 36 inches deep (2) Alignment guide Enclosure key 8 Chapter 1 Installing the Xserve
Tools and Parts You'll Need  A medium-size (#1) Phillips screwdriver  The slide rails, rail extensions, and alignment tool that come with the Xserve Rails for use with racks of all depths (2) Short extensions for racks 24 to 29 inches deep (2) Long extensions for racks 29 to 36 inches deep (2) Alignment guide Enclosure key 8 Chapter 1 Installing the Xserve
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... (EIA) standard ANSI/EIA-310-D-92, International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 297, and Deutsche Industrie Norm (DIN) 41494. When working with the Xserve. Make sure you have at a time, and keep all other equipment secured in front of vertical rack space. Review the following paragraphs to ...support installed equipment. Space Requirements Air to cool the Xserve flows from front to 36 inches deep using the rails included with equipment in the rack, never slide out more than one...
... (EIA) standard ANSI/EIA-310-D-92, International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 297, and Deutsche Industrie Norm (DIN) 41494. When working with the Xserve. Make sure you have at a time, and keep all other equipment secured in front of vertical rack space. Review the following paragraphs to ...support installed equipment. Space Requirements Air to cool the Xserve flows from front to 36 inches deep using the rails included with equipment in the rack, never slide out more than one...
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...rack itself and the room where the rack is within the limits established for information about the electrical power requirements of the Xserve and all other equipment in the rack is located are sufficiently ventilated to local and national standards. See Appendix A for ...the combined power needs of the Xserve. Make sure that the available circuitry and power connections are grounded according to maintain the necessary temperature range. 10 Chapter 1 Installing the Xserve See Appendix A for the Xserve and all other equipment. Electrical Power Requirements Be sure...
...rack itself and the room where the rack is within the limits established for information about the electrical power requirements of the Xserve and all other equipment in the rack is located are sufficiently ventilated to local and national standards. See Appendix A for ...the combined power needs of the Xserve. Make sure that the available circuitry and power connections are grounded according to maintain the necessary temperature range. 10 Chapter 1 Installing the Xserve See Appendix A for the Xserve and all other equipment. Electrical Power Requirements Be sure...
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For help installing components, see Chapter 2. Installing Optional Components Before You Begin To work inside the Xserve, you install the Xserve in the rack. Installing the Xserve Follow these instructions to remove it from the rack. If you plan to install additional memory, PCI cards, ...or other internal components before you start using the Xserve, you can do so either before or after you need to install the Xserve in the rack. 4 Align and secure the rails. 5 Slide the Xserve into the rack. Chapter 1 Installing the Xserve 11 Installation Summary 1 Remove the shipping material. 2...
For help installing components, see Chapter 2. Installing Optional Components Before You Begin To work inside the Xserve, you install the Xserve in the rack. Installing the Xserve Follow these instructions to remove it from the rack. If you plan to install additional memory, PCI cards, ...or other internal components before you start using the Xserve, you can do so either before or after you need to install the Xserve in the rack. 4 Align and secure the rails. 5 Slide the Xserve into the rack. Chapter 1 Installing the Xserve 11 Installation Summary 1 Remove the shipping material. 2...
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... any plastic film covering the front or top of the faceplate and lifting it for shipping. 12 Chapter 1 Installing the Xserve Step 1: Remove the Protective Shipping Materials 1 Remove the Xserve from its box and place it on a flat surface. 2 Remove the protective faceplate by unscrewing the thumbscrews on each ...side of the Xserve. Keep the protector and return it to the drive slot whenever you move the Xserve or pack it off. Note: Do not remove the small plastic protector in the rack. Leave this...
... any plastic film covering the front or top of the faceplate and lifting it for shipping. 12 Chapter 1 Installing the Xserve Step 1: Remove the Protective Shipping Materials 1 Remove the Xserve from its box and place it on a flat surface. 2 Remove the protective faceplate by unscrewing the thumbscrews on each ...side of the Xserve. Keep the protector and return it to the drive slot whenever you move the Xserve or pack it off. Note: Do not remove the small plastic protector in the rack. Leave this...
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Rail Long extension 1 Slide a matching rear extension onto each of rails that are the right depth for your rack. Engage the pegs in the extension. This notch should be on the outside of the rail. Step 2: Assemble the Mounting Rails The Xserve comes with both slots. This end is up. The extension goes on the bottom. Short extension These pegs engage the slots in both short and long extensions that you combine with standard front rails to create a pair of the two front rails. Chapter 1 Installing the Xserve 13
Rail Long extension 1 Slide a matching rear extension onto each of rails that are the right depth for your rack. Engage the pegs in the extension. This notch should be on the outside of the rail. Step 2: Assemble the Mounting Rails The Xserve comes with both slots. This end is up. The extension goes on the bottom. Short extension These pegs engage the slots in both short and long extensions that you combine with standard front rails to create a pair of the two front rails. Chapter 1 Installing the Xserve 13
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... secure the spacer to the rail. Step 3: Mount Rails Loosely in the Rack 1 Place an assembled rail in the rack support. 14 Chapter 1 Installing the Xserve Position the spacer on the outside of the post, and over the threaded guide on each flange extends through the rail.
... secure the spacer to the rail. Step 3: Mount Rails Loosely in the Rack 1 Place an assembled rail in the rack support. 14 Chapter 1 Installing the Xserve Position the spacer on the outside of the post, and over the threaded guide on each flange extends through the rail.
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.... Â If you align the rails in the next step. This end is up , over the threaded guide on the rail assembly. Chapter 1 Installing the Xserve 15 Note: Don't tighten the mounting screws until you have a threaded-hole rack, start with the rail flanges outside of each rail and install the...
.... Â If you align the rails in the next step. This end is up , over the threaded guide on the rail assembly. Chapter 1 Installing the Xserve 15 Note: Don't tighten the mounting screws until you have a threaded-hole rack, start with the rail flanges outside of each rail and install the...
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Step 4: Align and Secure the Rails To make sure the Xserve slides easily in and out of the rack, use the alignment guide to position the rails in the rack before tightening the mounting screws. 1 Insert ... screws. 2 Tighten the front mounting screws Important: If you tighten the screws. 3 Tighten the rear mounting screws. 4 Remove the alignment guide. 16 Chapter 1 Installing the Xserve
Step 4: Align and Secure the Rails To make sure the Xserve slides easily in and out of the rack, use the alignment guide to position the rails in the rack before tightening the mounting screws. 1 Insert ... screws. 2 Tighten the front mounting screws Important: If you tighten the screws. 3 Tighten the rear mounting screws. 4 Remove the alignment guide. 16 Chapter 1 Installing the Xserve
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...the drive slot whenever you have difficulty, set aside the Xserve and use the alignment guide to check the spacing between the rails. Optical drive protector Thumbscrews 2 Slide the Xserve into the channels on the rails. If you move the Xserve to another location or pack it for shipping. Step ...5: Slide the Xserve into the Rails 1 Guide the slides on the Xserve into the rack until it stops. 3 Tighten the ...
...the drive slot whenever you have difficulty, set aside the Xserve and use the alignment guide to check the spacing between the rails. Optical drive protector Thumbscrews 2 Slide the Xserve into the channels on the rails. If you move the Xserve to another location or pack it for shipping. Step ...5: Slide the Xserve into the Rails 1 Guide the slides on the Xserve into the rack until it stops. 3 Tighten the ...
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... information tag (pullout tab) FireWire 800 Power supply Power supply ports (2) bay 1 bay 2 18 Chapter 1 Installing the Xserve Note: The fan in the power supply and some system status lights come on the Xserve. 2 Connect the network cables. Note: If you turn on when you connect the power cord, before you 're...
... information tag (pullout tab) FireWire 800 Power supply Power supply ports (2) bay 1 bay 2 18 Chapter 1 Installing the Xserve Note: The fan in the power supply and some system status lights come on the Xserve. 2 Connect the network cables. Note: If you turn on when you connect the power cord, before you 're...
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A mini-DVI to one of the USB ports on the back panel using tools such as Server Admin, Server Monitor, Apple Remote Desktop, and the command line. Display port USB 2.0 ports (2) VGA adapter 1 Connect the keyboard to DVI adapter is not supported. To use an optional... PCI video card, connect the display's video cable to the Xserve. Note: The Xserve comes with a mini-DVI to an optional PCI video card. You may need a different adapter to connect a display to VGA adapter. Chapter 1 Installing ...
A mini-DVI to one of the USB ports on the back panel using tools such as Server Admin, Server Monitor, Apple Remote Desktop, and the command line. Display port USB 2.0 ports (2) VGA adapter 1 Connect the keyboard to DVI adapter is not supported. To use an optional... PCI video card, connect the display's video cable to the Xserve. Note: The Xserve comes with a mini-DVI to an optional PCI video card. You may need a different adapter to connect a display to VGA adapter. Chapter 1 Installing ...
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... Server Assistant asks you for basic information that Mac OS X Server needs to start up and shut down the Xserve  Tips on monitoring the status of Xserve controls and components  Information about starting up and connect to some common problems Configuring the Server Software The first time ...you turn on the Admin Tools disc that comes with the Xserve. Where to Go from Here When you finish installing the Xserve, you can find information about how to start up , configuring, and using it in these guides: Â...
... Server Assistant asks you for basic information that Mac OS X Server needs to start up and shut down the Xserve  Tips on monitoring the status of Xserve controls and components  Information about starting up and connect to some common problems Configuring the Server Software The first time ...you turn on the Admin Tools disc that comes with the Xserve. Where to Go from Here When you finish installing the Xserve, you can find information about how to start up , configuring, and using it in these guides: Â...
