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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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...the information in this manual may not be trademarks of Intel Corp. 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 trademarks of California, Berkeley, and its contributors. Intel and ...Intel Core are governed by the University of Apple Computer, Inc. This product includes software developed...
...the information in this manual may not be trademarks of Intel Corp. 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 trademarks of California, Berkeley, and its contributors. Intel and ...Intel Core are governed by the University of Apple Computer, Inc. This product includes software developed...
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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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... Chapter 2. To learn about unpacking the Xserve and installing it in a rack and how to install the Xserve in a rack, see Chapter 1. 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 For a summary of Xserve specifications, see Appendix B. For safety...
... Chapter 2. To learn about unpacking the Xserve and installing it in a rack and how to install the Xserve in a rack, see Chapter 1. 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 For a summary of Xserve specifications, see Appendix B. For safety...
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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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The information in this chapter will help you gather the tools 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. Installing the Xserve 1 1 This chapter shows you 'll need, choose a suitable location for the first time. 7 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 how to the Xserve User's Guide for information about starting up the Xserve for the Xserve, and install it in an equipment rack. Installing the Xserve 1 1 This chapter shows you 'll need, choose a suitable location for the first time. 7 When you've finished installing the Xserve, you'll be referred to install the Xserve in a 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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... You can remove it. Rack Stability Make sure the rack is designed for rack mounting. Chapter 1 Installing the Xserve 9 The Xserve occupies 1.75 inches (1U) of the Xserve. Important: Your rack should satisfy the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/ Electronic Industries Association (EIA) standard ANSI/...EIA-310-D-92, International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 297, and Deutsche Industrie Norm (DIN) 41494. When installed, the Xserve slides in the rack. Make sure nothing blocks any open or closed (cabinet-style) 19-inch-wide four-post rack from 24 to ...
... You can remove it. Rack Stability Make sure the rack is designed for rack mounting. Chapter 1 Installing the Xserve 9 The Xserve occupies 1.75 inches (1U) of the Xserve. Important: Your rack should satisfy the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/ Electronic Industries Association (EIA) standard ANSI/...EIA-310-D-92, International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 297, and Deutsche Industrie Norm (DIN) 41494. When installed, the Xserve slides in the rack. Make sure nothing blocks any open or closed (cabinet-style) 19-inch-wide four-post rack from 24 to ...
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... air flowing through the Xserve. See Appendix A for the combined power needs of the Xserve. Make sure that the power connections for the Xserve and all other equipment are grounded according to maintain the necessary temperature range. 10 Chapter 1 Installing the Xserve Make sure that both the... the rack is within the limits established for information about the electrical power requirements of the Xserve and all other equipment in the rack. See Appendix A for the Xserve and all other equipment. Electrical Power Requirements Be sure that the ambient temperature in the rack...
... air flowing through the Xserve. See Appendix A for the combined power needs of the Xserve. Make sure that the power connections for the Xserve and all other equipment are grounded according to maintain the necessary temperature range. 10 Chapter 1 Installing the Xserve Make sure that both the... the rack is within the limits established for information about the electrical power requirements of the Xserve and all other equipment in the rack. See Appendix A for the Xserve and all other equipment. Electrical Power Requirements Be sure that the ambient temperature in the rack...
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...components, see Chapter 2. Installing Optional Components Before You Begin To work inside the Xserve, you 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 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 an equipment rack....
...components, see Chapter 2. Installing Optional Components Before You Begin To work inside the Xserve, you 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 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 an equipment rack....
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... or top of the faceplate and lifting it for shipping. 12 Chapter 1 Installing the Xserve Note: Do not remove the small plastic protector in the rack. Leave this protector in place until the Xserve is secured in the optical drive slot. 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...
... or top of the faceplate and lifting it for shipping. 12 Chapter 1 Installing the Xserve Note: Do not remove the small plastic protector in the rack. Leave this protector in place until the Xserve is secured in the optical drive slot. 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...
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Step 2: Assemble the Mounting Rails The Xserve comes with standard front rails to create a pair of the rail. Engage the pegs in the extension. This notch should be on the outside of rails that you combine with both slots. The extension goes on the bottom. Short extension These pegs engage the slots in both short and long extensions that are the right depth for your rack. Chapter 1 Installing the Xserve 13 This end is up. Rail Long extension 1 Slide a matching rear extension onto each of the two front rails.
Step 2: Assemble the Mounting Rails The Xserve comes with standard front rails to create a pair of the rail. Engage the pegs in the extension. This notch should be on the outside of rails that you combine with both slots. The extension goes on the bottom. Short extension These pegs engage the slots in both short and long extensions that are the right depth for your rack. Chapter 1 Installing the Xserve 13 This end is up. Rail Long extension 1 Slide a matching rear extension onto each of the two front rails.
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... temporarily while you gather the fasteners). 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 the rail. Expand the rails so they fit inside the...
... temporarily while you gather the fasteners). 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 the rail. Expand the rails so they fit inside the...
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Compress the rails so that they fit on the outside the rack posts and compress the rail into position. Chapter 1 Installing the Xserve 15 Position the spacer over the small round guide at the ends of the rack posts. Note: Don't tighten the mounting screws until you have a ...
Compress the rails so that they fit on the outside the rack posts and compress the rail into position. Chapter 1 Installing the Xserve 15 Position the spacer over the small round guide at the ends of the rack posts. Note: Don't tighten the mounting screws until you have a ...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... and return it to the drive slot whenever you have difficulty, set aside the Xserve and use the alignment guide to secure the Xserve in the rack. 4 Remove the plastic optical drive protector. 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. Step 5: Slide the Xserve into the Rails 1 Guide the slides on the Xserve into the rack until it for shipping. Important: Make sure both the left and right slides on the rails. Chapter 1 Installing...
... and return it to the drive slot whenever you have difficulty, set aside the Xserve and use the alignment guide to secure the Xserve in the rack. 4 Remove the plastic optical drive protector. 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. Step 5: Slide the Xserve into the Rails 1 Guide the slides on the Xserve into the rack until it for shipping. Important: Make sure both the left and right slides on the rails. Chapter 1 Installing...
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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. Serial console port Display port Ethernet port 2 Ethernet 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 Note: The fan in the power supply and some system status lights come on when you connect the power cord, before you 're using only...
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. Serial console port Display port Ethernet port 2 Ethernet 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 Note: The fan in the power supply and some system status lights come on when you connect the power cord, before you 're using only...
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A mini-DVI to the display port on the back panel. 2 Connect the mouse to the second USB port or to the Xserve. You may need a different adapter to connect a display to VGA adapter. To use the built-in video card, connect the video cable to DVI adapter ... (Optional) You can also manage the Xserve without connecting a display or keyboard by using the appropriate adapter. Display port USB 2.0 ports (2) VGA adapter 1 Connect the keyboard 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. You...
A mini-DVI to the display port on the back panel. 2 Connect the mouse to the second USB port or to the Xserve. You may need a different adapter to connect a display to VGA adapter. To use the built-in video card, connect the video cable to DVI adapter ... (Optional) You can also manage the Xserve without connecting a display or keyboard by using the appropriate adapter. Display port USB 2.0 ports (2) VGA adapter 1 Connect the keyboard 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. You...
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... it 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...Server needs to start up and shut down the Xserve  Tips on monitoring the status of the Xserve and the services it hosts  Instructions for your Intel-based Xserve, see Mac OS X Server Getting Started on the Xserve, the Server Assistant asks you through the setup process...
... it 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...Server needs to start up and shut down the Xserve  Tips on monitoring the status of the Xserve and the services it hosts  Instructions for your Intel-based Xserve, see Mac OS X Server Getting Started on the Xserve, the Server Assistant asks you through the setup process...
