Apple Xserve (Cluster Node) User Manual

Quick Start For Cluster Node ServersImportant hardware and safetyinformation and guide toserver documentation Xserve

10 Your Server at a Glance—InteriorRAM slots (4)PCI card slots (2)Power supplyBatteryMain logic boardChassisrelease latchChassis release latchSeria

11 PCI card slots You can install two 12-inch PCI expansion cards in the two slots. (See “About PCI Cards for the Server” in Chapter 5 of the Xs

12 Summary of Hardware Installation Installing the server in a rack involves a series of steps. These include: m Unpacking the server and removing

13 Considerations for Multiple Xserve Systems in a Rack Because your Xserve system is designed for use with other Xserve units and additional compo

14 Getting Started With Mac OS X Server This printed software guide provides information about the remote setup and monitoring tools added to Mac O

15 m Understanding and Using NetInfo, which describes the built-in Mac OS X directory service and provides instructions for configuring NetInfo and

16 Using a Second Xserve System to Install Server Software This is a simple method for installing or restoring software, but you must have a second X

17To use a second Xserve system and Server Assistant:1 Shut down your Xserve system and remove its drive module.2 On a second Xserve system, unmount

18 4 Turn on the optical drive and insert the server install disc.5 Start up your Xserve system.After a few moments, the system begins starting up fr

19Using Front Panel Mode on an Xserve SystemXserve systems with a slot-loading optical drive have a method of entering limited commands using the sy

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3 1 Overview of Xserve Hardware, Setup, and Safety This booklet provides an illustrated reference for your Xserve hardware and an orientation to un

4 Removing the Server From Its Packaging To protect its precision components, the server is shipped in special packaging, with a temporary plastic

5 3 Remove the protective faceplate from the server’s front panel by unscrewing the thumbscrews at each side of the faceplate and lifting it off. R

6 Your Server at a Glance—Front PanelDrive module status lightApple Drive Module bayPower button /lightFireWire 400 portSystem identifier button/li

7 ® Power button and light Press to turn on the server. Enclosure lock and lock status light The lock secures the enclosure and drive modules in

8 Your Server at a Glance—Back PanelUSB ports (2)Gigabit Ethernet port System identifier button/lightPower socketFireWire 800 ports (2) Serial cons

9 ≤ Power socket The power cord connects here; it is held in place by a special clip so that it stays connected when the server is opened in the