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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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... includes software developed by the accompanying software license agreement. Apple assumes no responsibility with regard to the performance or use of Apple Computer, Inc. Apple 1 Infinite Loop Cupertino, CA 95014-2084 408-996-1010 www.apple.com Apple, the Apple logo, FireWire, Mac, Macintosh, Mac OS, and Xserve are governed by the University of their respective companies...
... includes software developed by the accompanying software license agreement. Apple assumes no responsibility with regard to the performance or use of Apple Computer, Inc. Apple 1 Infinite Loop Cupertino, CA 95014-2084 408-996-1010 www.apple.com Apple, the Apple logo, FireWire, Mac, Macintosh, Mac OS, and Xserve are governed by the University of their respective companies...
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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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... information, see Appendix A. 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 Preface About This Guide This setup guide shows you how to install the Xserve in a rack, see Chapter ...1. When You Finish Installing the Xserve For information about the Mac OS X Server software installed...
... information, see Appendix A. 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 Preface About This Guide This setup guide shows you how to install the Xserve in a rack, see Chapter ...1. When You Finish Installing the Xserve For information about the Mac OS X Server software installed...
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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. Visit the site at www.apple.com/support/xserve. 6 Preface About This Guide
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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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... equipment. Chapter 1 Installing the Xserve 9 When installed, the Xserve slides in front of the Xserve so you can install the Xserve in the front and back panels and case of the Xserve. Make sure you choose satisfies the Xserve space, electrical, and environmental requirements. The Xserve occupies 1.75 inches (1U) ...sure the location you have at a time, and keep all other equipment secured in the rack. Space Requirements Air to cool the Xserve flows from 24 to back. Rack Stability Make sure the rack is designed for rack mounting. Make sure nothing blocks any of ...
... equipment. Chapter 1 Installing the Xserve 9 When installed, the Xserve slides in front of the Xserve so you can install the Xserve in the front and back panels and case of the Xserve. Make sure you choose satisfies the Xserve space, electrical, and environmental requirements. The Xserve occupies 1.75 inches (1U) ...sure the location you have at a time, and keep all other equipment secured in the rack. Space Requirements Air to cool the Xserve flows from 24 to back. Rack Stability Make sure the rack is designed for rack mounting. Make sure nothing blocks any of ...
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Make sure that the ambient temperature in the rack. Do not block the air flowing through the Xserve. Operating Environment Make sure that the power connections for the Xserve and all other equipment. Make sure that the available circuitry and power connections are adequate for information ... the rack is located are grounded according to maintain the necessary temperature range. 10 Chapter 1 Installing the Xserve See Appendix A for the combined power needs of the Xserve. Electrical Power Requirements Be sure that both the rack itself and the room where the rack is within...
Make sure that the ambient temperature in the rack. Do not block the air flowing through the Xserve. Operating Environment Make sure that the power connections for the Xserve and all other equipment. Make sure that the available circuitry and power connections are adequate for information ... the rack is located are grounded according to maintain the necessary temperature range. 10 Chapter 1 Installing the Xserve See Appendix A for the combined power needs of the Xserve. Electrical Power Requirements Be sure that both the rack itself and the room where the rack is within...
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...Begin To work inside the Xserve, you install the Xserve in 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 Assemble...
...Begin To work inside the Xserve, you install the Xserve in 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 Assemble...
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...its box and place it on a flat surface. 2 Remove the protective faceplate by unscrewing the thumbscrews on each side of the Xserve. Leave this protector in place until the Xserve is secured in the optical drive slot. Note: Do not remove the small plastic protector in the rack. Keep the protector ...and return it to the drive slot whenever you move the Xserve or pack it off. Protective faceplate 3 Remove any plastic film covering the front or top of the faceplate and lifting it for shipping. 12 ...
...its box and place it on a flat surface. 2 Remove the protective faceplate by unscrewing the thumbscrews on each side of the Xserve. Leave this protector in place until the Xserve is secured in the optical drive slot. Note: Do not remove the small plastic protector in the rack. Keep the protector ...and return it to the drive slot whenever you move the Xserve or pack it off. Protective faceplate 3 Remove any plastic film covering the front or top of the faceplate and lifting it for shipping. 12 ...
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Rail Long extension 1 Slide a matching rear extension onto each of the rail. Engage the pegs in the extension. The extension goes on the bottom. Short extension These pegs engage the slots in both short and long extensions that you combine with both slots. This end is up. Chapter 1 Installing the Xserve 13 Step 2: Assemble the Mounting Rails The Xserve comes with standard front rails to create a pair of rails that are the right depth for your rack. This notch should be on the outside of the two front rails.
Rail Long extension 1 Slide a matching rear extension onto each of the rail. Engage the pegs in the extension. The extension goes on the bottom. Short extension These pegs engage the slots in both short and long extensions that you combine with both slots. This end is up. Chapter 1 Installing the Xserve 13 Step 2: Assemble the Mounting Rails The Xserve comes with standard front rails to create a pair of rails that are the right depth for your rack. This notch should be on the outside of the two front rails.
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... rail flanges inside the rack posts. 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.
... rail flanges inside the rack posts. 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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... align the rails in the next step. Position the spacer over the small round guide at the ends of the rack posts. Chapter 1 Installing the Xserve 15 This end is up , over the threaded guide on the outside the rack posts and compress the rail into position. Compress the rails so...
... align the rails in the next step. Position the spacer over the small round guide at the ends of the rack posts. Chapter 1 Installing the Xserve 15 This end is up , over the threaded guide on the outside the rack posts and compress the rail into position. Compress the rails so...
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... alignment guide into the rails and tighten all the screws. 2 Tighten the front mounting screws Important: If you have a square-hole rack, make sure the Xserve slides easily in and out of the rails. Step 4: Align and Secure the Rails To make sure the raised alignment block on the back of... the alignment guide in the rack post as you tighten the screws. 3 Tighten the rear mounting screws. 4 Remove the alignment guide. 16 Chapter 1 Installing the Xserve
... alignment guide into the rails and tighten all the screws. 2 Tighten the front mounting screws Important: If you have a square-hole rack, make sure the Xserve slides easily in and out of the rails. Step 4: Align and Secure the Rails To make sure the raised alignment block on the back of... the alignment guide in the rack post as 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 rack. 4 Remove the plastic optical drive protector. Step 5: Slide the Xserve into the Rails 1 Guide the slides on the Xserve into the rack until it for shipping. Chapter 1 Installing the Xserve 17 If you move the Xserve to another location or pack it stops. 3 Tighten the thumbscrews at each end... of the front panel to check the spacing between the rails. Optical drive protector Thumbscrews 2 Slide the Xserve into the channels on the Xserve go inside the rail channels. Important: Make sure both the left and right slides on the rails.
... the rack. 4 Remove the plastic optical drive protector. Step 5: Slide the Xserve into the Rails 1 Guide the slides on the Xserve into the rack until it for shipping. Chapter 1 Installing the Xserve 17 If you move the Xserve to another location or pack it stops. 3 Tighten the thumbscrews at each end... of the front panel to check the spacing between the rails. Optical drive protector Thumbscrews 2 Slide the Xserve into the channels on the Xserve go inside the rail channels. Important: Make sure both the left and right slides on the rails.
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Step 6: Connect the Cables 1 Connect a power cord to the power supply and secure it to port 1. Note: If you turn on the Xserve. 2 Connect the network cables. Note: The fan in the power supply and some system status lights come on when you connect the power cord, before ... port 1 USB 2.0 ports (2) System identifier button/light System information tag (pullout tab) FireWire 800 Power supply Power supply ports (2) bay 1 bay 2 18 Chapter 1 Installing the Xserve
Step 6: Connect the Cables 1 Connect a power cord to the power supply and secure it to port 1. Note: If you turn on the Xserve. 2 Connect the network cables. Note: The fan in the power supply and some system status lights come on when you connect the power cord, before ... port 1 USB 2.0 ports (2) System identifier button/light System information tag (pullout tab) FireWire 800 Power supply Power supply ports (2) bay 1 bay 2 18 Chapter 1 Installing the Xserve
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... DVI adapter is not supported. 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. To use the built-in video card, connect the video cable to the display port on the back panel.... 2 Connect the mouse to the second USB port or to the Xserve. You can connect a display, keyboard, and mouse directly to the keyboard. 3 Connect the video cable. Note: The Xserve comes with a mini-DVI to an optional PCI video card. A mini-DVI to the card. You...
... DVI adapter is not supported. 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. To use the built-in video card, connect the video cable to the display port on the back panel.... 2 Connect the mouse to the second USB port or to the Xserve. You can connect a display, keyboard, and mouse directly to the keyboard. 3 Connect the video cable. Note: The Xserve comes with a mini-DVI to an optional PCI video card. A mini-DVI to the card. You...
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...in these guides:  Xserve User's Guide (a PDF file on the Xserve Admin Tools disc)  Mac OS X Server Getting Started (a PDF file on the Xserve Admin Tools disc) Starting Up the Xserve The Xserve User's Guide includes:  An overview of Xserve controls and components  ...Information about additional settings for your Intel-based Xserve, see Mac OS X Server Getting Started on the Xserve, the Server Assistant asks ...
...in these guides:  Xserve User's Guide (a PDF file on the Xserve Admin Tools disc)  Mac OS X Server Getting Started (a PDF file on the Xserve Admin Tools disc) Starting Up the Xserve The Xserve User's Guide includes:  An overview of Xserve controls and components  ...Information about additional settings for your Intel-based Xserve, see Mac OS X Server Getting Started on the Xserve, the Server Assistant asks ...