Apple Xserve Setup Guide

© 2003 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved.  Service SourceXserve RAID 17 March 2003

2 - Xserve RAID Take Apart Hard Drive Module Hard Drive Module Xserve RAID includes fourteen hard drive bays at the front of the system. Drives come

Xserve RAID Take Apart - 3 Hard Drive Module Procedure 1. Make sure the drive being replaced is not in use by any application and that removing it

4 - Xserve RAID Take Apart Power Supply Power Supply Xserve RAID includes two redundant power supplies. When one power supply is not operational, th

Xserve RAID Take Apart - 5 Power Supply Procedure 1. For the power supply you want to replace, unplug the power cord from the power source.2. Lift

6 - Xserve RAID Take Apart Cooling module Cooling module Xserve RAID includes two redundant cooling modules. If one cooling module is not operationa

Xserve RAID Take Apart - 7 Cooling module Procedure 1. Press apart the two latches on the back of the cooling module.2. Holding the cooling module

8 - Xserve RAID Take Apart Controller Module Controller Module Xserve RAID includes two controller modules. The top controller manages the seven dri

Xserve RAID Take Apart - 9 Controller Module Procedure 1. Press apart the two latches on the back of the controller module.2. Holding the controlle

10 - Xserve RAID Take Apart Processor Processor The processor sits on the controller card inside the controller module case. Tools The only tools re

Xserve RAID Take Apart - 11 Processor Procedure 1. Remove the two screws on the front of the controller module case. 2. Slide out the bottom half o

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12 - Xserve RAID Take Apart Memory (DIMMs)Memory (DIMMs)The memory DIMM sits on the controller card inside the controller module case.ToolsThe only t

Xserve RAID Take Apart - 13 Memory (DIMMs)Procedure1. Remove the two screws on the front of the controller module case. 2. Slide out the bottom half o

14 - Xserve RAID Take Apart Memory (DIMMs)Replacement Note: When installing the DIMM, be sure to insert it at an angle into the DIMM connector. Once t

Xserve RAID Take Apart - 15 Battery ModuleBattery ModuleXserve RAID may include up to two optional, redundant backup battery modules, which protect da

16 - Xserve RAID Take Apart Battery ModuleProcedure1. Squeeze together the two latches on the back of the battery module, and holding it by the handle

Xserve RAID Take Apart - 17 Removing Xserve RAID from the RackRemoving Xserve RAID from the RackYou must remove Xserve RAID from its rack to access al

18 - Xserve RAID Take Apart Removing Xserve RAID from the Rack2. With one person supporting each side of the unit, slide the system out of the rack an

Xserve RAID Take Apart - 19 Top CoverTop CoverYou must remove the top cover to access all parts except the hard drive, power supply, cooling module, c

20 - Xserve RAID Take Apart Top CoverProcedure1. Remove the eight mounting screws on each side of the top cover.2. Slide the top cover a short distanc

Xserve RAID Take Apart - 21 Locking SwitchLocking SwitchToolsThe only tool required for this procedure is a Phillips screwdriver.Preliminary StepsBefo

Xserve RAID Basics - 1 Overview Overview Xserve RAID is a storage system that provides high-performance, scalable data access and management. It wa

22 - Xserve RAID Take Apart Locking SwitchProcedure1. Disconnect the locking switch cable from the right front panel board.2. Remove the two screws th

Xserve RAID Take Apart - 23 Front BezelFront BezelToolsThe only tool required for this procedure is a Phillips screwdriver.Preliminary StepsBefore you

24 - Xserve RAID Take Apart Front BezelProcedure1. Disconnect the locking switch cable from the right front panel board.2. Disconnect the front panel

Xserve RAID Take Apart - 25 Front Bezel4. Carefully pull the bezel a short distance straight back off the bottom housing, making sure the bezel clears

26 - Xserve RAID Take Apart Front BezelReplacement Warning: When replacing the bezel, make sure you route the two branches of the front panel board ca

Xserve RAID Take Apart - 27 Midplane BoardMidplane BoardToolsThe only tool required for this procedure is a Phillips screwdriver.Preliminary StepsBefo

28 - Xserve RAID Take Apart Midplane BoardProcedure1. Disconnect the front panel board cable and back panel board cables from the midplane board.2. Gr

Xserve RAID Take Apart - 29 Midplane Board Replacement Note: When repositioning the front half of the chassis back into place, make sure the small

30 - Xserve RAID Take Apart Center Front Panel Board Center Front Panel Board Tools The only tool required for this procedure is a Phillips screwdri

Xserve RAID Take Apart - 31 Center Front Panel Board Procedure 1. Remove the two mounting screws on the center front panel board. 2. Remove the boa

2 - Xserve RAID Basics Features Features Key features of Xserve RAID include:• 3U enclosure (5.25 inches high)• rack optimized• dual independent RAI

32 - Xserve RAID Take Apart Center Front Light Pipe Center Front Light Pipe Tools The only tools required for this procedure are a Phillips screwdri

Xserve RAID Take Apart - 33 Center Front Light Pipe Procedure 1. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, carefully pry up the top center light pipe and shie

34 - Xserve RAID Take Apart Left Front Panel Board Left Front Panel Board Tools The only tool required for this procedure is a Phillips screwdriver.

Xserve RAID Take Apart - 35 Left Front Panel Board Procedure 1. Disconnect the front panel board cable from the left front panel board.2. Remove th

36 - Xserve RAID Take Apart Right Front Panel Board Right Front Panel Board Tools The only tool required for this procedure is a Phillips screwdrive

Xserve RAID Take Apart - 37 Right Front Panel Board Procedure 1. Disconnect the locking switch cable and the front panel board cable from the right

38 - Xserve RAID Take Apart Left or Right Front Light Pipe Left or Right Front Light Pipe Tools The only tools required for this procedure are a Phi

Xserve RAID Take Apart - 39 Left or Right Front Light Pipe Procedure 1. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, carefully pry up the light pipe and shield.

40 - Xserve RAID Take Apart Front Panel Buttons Front Panel Buttons Tools The only tools required for this procedure are a Phillips screwdriver and

Xserve RAID Take Apart - 41 Front Panel Buttons Procedure 1. Using needlenose pliers or a flat-blade screwdriver, carefully lift out the button shie

Xserve RAID Basics - 3 Features Quick-Swap Modules Several modules can be easily replaced in Xserve RAID without removing the system from its rack.

42 - Xserve RAID Take Apart Front Panel Cable Front Panel Cable Tools The only tool required for this procedure is a Phillips screwdriver. Prelimina

Xserve RAID Take Apart - 43 Front Panel Cable Procedure 1. Disconnect the front panel cable from the midplane board.2. Remove any tape holding the

44 - Xserve RAID Take Apart Rear Panel Cable Rear Panel Cable Tools The only tool required for this procedure is a Phillips screwdriver. Preliminary

Xserve RAID Take Apart - 45 Rear Panel Cable Procedure 1. Disconnect the rear panel cable from the midplane board and from the rear power button pa

46 - Xserve RAID Take Apart Rear System ID Panel Board Rear System ID Panel Board The rear system ID panel board includes the system ID and mute but

Xserve RAID Take Apart - 47 Rear System ID Panel Board Procedure 1. Disconnect the rear panel cable from the rear system ID panel board. 2. Remove

48 - Xserve RAID Take Apart Rear Power Button Panel Board Rear Power Button Panel Board The rear power button panel board includes the on/off power

Xserve RAID Take Apart - 49 Rear Power Button Panel Board Procedure 1. Disconnect the rear panel cable from the rear power button panel board. 2. R

© 2003 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved.  Service SourceTroubleshooting Xserve RAID

Xserve RAID Troubleshooting - 1 Diagnostic Tools Diagnostic Tools Xserve RAID includes built-in sensors that detect and report on hard drives, inte

4 - Xserve RAID Basics Features Power Supplies Xserve RAID includes two redundant power supplies, each with an AC power connection. When one power s

2 - Xserve RAID Troubleshooting Diagnostic Tools Table 1: Front Panel Status LightsIndicator LED Color DescriptionSecurity lock Yellow Lock is engag

Xserve RAID Troubleshooting - 3 Diagnostic ToolsBack Panel Status LightsThe system’s back panel status lights are shown in the figure below. General ba

4 - Xserve RAID Troubleshooting Diagnostic ToolsHost Adapter Card Status LightsThe host adapter card’s status lights are shown in the figure and table

Xserve RAID Troubleshooting - 5 Diagnostic Tools RAID Admin and Disk Utility There are two applications for configuring and monitoring Xserve RAID s

6 - Xserve RAID Troubleshooting Diagnostic ToolsInfoInfo reports system name, lock status, controller details, and whether there is a problem or power

Xserve RAID Troubleshooting - 7 Diagnostic ToolsDrive & ArraysDrives & Arrays shows details of each array, the drives in use, and the drives a

8 - Xserve RAID Troubleshooting Block DiagramBlock DiagramDrive Module 14Drive Module 13Drive Module 12Drive Module 11Drive Module 10Drive Module 9Dr

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Xserve RAID Views - 1 External ViewsExternal ViewsFront PanelDrive Module Lock and Status LlightPower Supply Status LightCooling System Status LightTe

2 - Xserve RAID Views External ViewsBack PanelOptional BatteryModule Bay (2)RAID Controller Module and Status Light (2) Cooling Module (2)UPS Interfa

Xserve RAID Basics - 5 Features Ports The standard configuration of Xserve RAID includes the following ports on the back panel: two 2-gigabit copper

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Xserve RAID Take Apart - 1 General Information General Information Tools No tools are required for removing or installing the following parts: hard