Apple Workgroup Server 8150/110 User Manual

KAdministrator’s Guidefor the Workgroup Server 8150/110

Handling the keyboardTake care not to spill any liquid on the keyboard. If you do, turn off yourserver immediately.m If you spill liquid that is thin

Ejecting a diskFor instructions on ejecting a floppy disk, a CD-ROM disc, or a removable mediadisk, see the “Disks” topic of Macintosh Guide, available

Cleaning your equipmentFollow these general rules when cleaning the outside of your server and its components:m Use a damp, soft, lint-free cloth to c

If you have an older mouse, you may need to press the plastic ring (rather thanturn it) to disengage it.3 Turn the mouse right side up with one hand a

Health-related information about computer useMuscle soreness, eye fatigue, and other discomforts and injuries sometimesassociated with using computers

RSIs did not suddenly arise when computers were invented; tennis elbow andwriter’s cramp, for example, are two RSIs that have been with us for a longt

Arranging your officeHere are some guidelines for adjusting the furniture in your office toaccommodate your physical size and shape.m An adjustable cha

m Arrange the monitor so that the top of the screen is slightly below your eyelevel when you’re sitting at the keyboard. The best distance from your e

What about electromagnetic emissions?There has been recent public discussion of the possible health effects ofprolonged exposure to extremely low freq

When you have questions about how your system software works, look to theGuide menu for access to on-screen help. The Guide menu is identified by aque

This guide tells you how to set up your Workgroup Server 8150/110 andconnect it to a LocalTalk or Ethernet network. The guide also providesinformation

Learning the basicsIf you are a new Macintosh user, take a look at the Macintosh Tutorial,available in the Guide menu. The tutorial teaches you the ba

4 While holding down the mouse button, move the arrow until the words “MacintoshTutorial” are highlighted, then release the mouse button.A window appe

Getting answers in Macintosh Guide When you have a question while working with your computer, you can get theanswer by choosing Macintosh Guide from t

3 Notice the three buttons at the top of the window: Topics, Index, and Look For.Macintosh Guide gives you three ways of finding information:m Topics

2 Click “Setting Options” in the list of topics.When you click any topic area, a list of related questions appears on the rightside of the Macintosh G

Getting answers with the Index button1 In the Macintosh Guide window, click the Index button.An alphabetical list of subjects appears on the left side

4 Click the question “How do I change the background pattern?” and then click OK. Ordouble-click the question.A small window appears with instructions

2 Click the arrow button to activate the text box.3 Typesoundin the text box and then click Search.When you click Search, a list of questions related

Tips for using Macintosh GuideHere are a few tips for using Macintosh Guide effectively:m Macintosh Guide is available only when you are in the Finder

Identifying objects on the screenSometimes you’ll see an unfamiliar item on the screen and ask yourself,“What’s that?” You can get an answer by using

What this guide containsHere’s a brief summary of what you’ll find in this guide:m Chapter 1, “Setting Up Your Server,” explains how to connect the mo

Learning useful shortcutsYou can perform many tasks in the Finder more quickly if you use keyboard ormouse shortcuts. For example, instead of clicking

3 Read about the shortcuts available for the category you selected.Click the right arrow in the lower-right corner of the window to display thenext wi

Your server keyboard contains certain special keys that typewriter keyboardsdon’t have. Many of these keys allow you to give commands to the serverwit

Special keys on Apple keyboards (continued)Escape key The function of this key depends on the program you’re using.Function keys Some programs allow y

Your server produces stereo sound and provides several options for high-quality audio. When an audio device is connected to the sound input port, you

About your server’s sound por tsYour server can play and record stereo sound from a variety of sources. Toprovide or reproduce stereo sound, you can c

Connecting an audio device To play or record sound with your server, you can attach a microphone,amplifier, tape recorder, or a pair of speakers. Follo

2 Open the Sound control panel and choose Sound In from the pop-up menu. The Sound control panel is in the Control Panels folder in the Apple (K) menu

4 Click the button for the audio device you want to hear, then click OK. If you have software for using spoken commands with your computer, please not

How to use this guideFamiliarize yourself with your server’s basic components. See the section“Your Server at a Glance” in Chapter 1. Consider securi

3 Click the icon that represents the source of sound output. About the sample rate: Most of the time you will not need to change thesample rate. Use

Connecting external stereo speakersYou can take advantage of your server’s stereo sound output by connectingexternal powered (amplified) speakers. 1 As

Playing audio CDsYou can play audio CDs by using your server’s internal CD-ROM drive or anexternal CD-ROM drive or CD player that you’ve connected to

AadaptersApple Ethernet AUI 21GeoPort Telecom 41LocalTalk 22media 2, 17, 18connecting 18monitor cable 8ADB port 3, 5, 9, 40, 62air circulation

Ccablesconnecting and disconnecting 82Ethernet 18–20external speaker 115fiber optic 18keyboard 9LocalTalk 22monitor 7mouse 9SCSI 36thin coaxi

copyingdisk images 70system software from the Workgroup ServerSoftware CD-ROM disk to floppy disks 67cover of serverremoving 26–27replacing 32cove

expansion cardsexternal connector 28installing 5, 26–32expansion slots 25, 26, 30Extensions folder 63extensions, removing 73external devicesfor s

HD SC Setup program 74, 77–78head cleaning, DAT tape drive and 52, 54health-related information about computer use 88–91health tips, electromagneti

MMacintosh Guidedescribed xiv, xvi, 93using 96–98Macintosh Guide windowclosing 102Huh? button 102Index button 97, 99–100Look For button 97, 100–

networksEthernet 17, 18–21FDDI 17LocalTalk 17, 22–23reconnecting to 24Token Ring 17network services xv, 24, 47non-Apple operating system 38non-

The Guide menu Starting with system software version 7.5, you have instant access to newkinds of help when using your system and application programs.

programsactivating 96AppleCD Audio Player 116Apple HD SC Setup 38, 74, 77–78Apple Remote Access 46AppleSearch xv, 46AppleShare xv, 46backup 60,

ID numbers 34–35, 77pre-installed 34problems with 34, 58, 60setting up 34termination 36–37, 77troubleshooting 58, 77turning on the server and 3

system softwareclean installation of 72–75copying to floppy disks 70problems with 12, 58, 63, 66reinstalling 63, 66–69reinstalling CD-ROM software

24-hour clock 14twisted-paircable 20network 18, 20patch cord 20transceiver 20typing 107. See also keyboardcapital letters 107, 108mathematical

Administrator’s Guide for the Workgroup Server 8150 waswritten, edited, and composed on a desktop publishing systemusing Apple Macintosh computers, an

Other reference materialIn addition to this guide, you may need to consult the following sources ofinformation.m Technical Information See this bookle

Where to find answersWhen you have questions about using your server, there are several places youcan look for answers.In this book Use this book to h

Setting up your server involves connecting a monitor, mouse, and keyboard,expanding your system to suit your needs, and connecting to the network.Firs

Your server at a glance The following figure shows the basic components of your WorkgroupServer 8150, assembled and connected to a network.MonitorPowe

The ports on the back of the Workgroup Server 8150 and the icons thatidentify them are shown in the following figure. During setup, you’ll connecthard

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Security issues The Workgroup Server 8150 lets you concentrate valuable or sensitiveinformation on one system that can be physically isolated and more

By itself, a locking cable cannot prevent unauthorized use of the server, but itcan prevent the server (and its peripheral devices if they are also se

Connecting the monitor’s power cord Monitors have two cords to connect: a power cord and a monitor cable. Toconnect the monitor power cord:1 Place the

Some power cords are designed to plug into the back of your server. You can alsoplug the power cord into a grounded electrical outlet (an adapter may

2 If you have a standard monitor, attach the monitor cable adapter to the monitor cable. The monitor cable adapter comes with your server. 3 Attach th

Connecting the mouse and keyboard You have a choice of several keyboards for your server. They are all connectedthe same way.1 Plug the mouse cable in

Plugging in the server To plug in the server:1 Plug the socket end of the server’s power cord into the recessed power plug (markedwith the symbol ≤) o

Turning the server on Before turning the server on, make sure it is in its upright position; theWorkgroup Server 8150 is not designed to run on its si

4 Check to see what’s on your screen, then click the OK button to dismiss the dialog box.m If you see a system message on the desktop, as shown in the

m If you see anything else on your screen, or if you see nothing at all, see thesection “Problems Turning On Your Server?” later in this chapter.IMPOR

Communications regulation information / viiLaser information / ixPreface About This Guide / xi1Setting Up Your S er ver / 1Your server at a glance / 2

Problems turning on your server? If you don’t see anything on the screen, check these items to see if you canidentify the problem:m Is the server plug

Turning the server off You need to turn off the server to perform the tasks in Chapter 2, “Connectingto the Network.”mTo turn off the server, choose t

The Workgroup Server 8150 contains built-in hardware and software forconnecting the server to two types of networks: LocalTalk and Ethernet. Youconnec

Connecting to an Ethernet network The built-in Ethernet capabilities of your Workgroup Server 8150 allow you toconnect to any standard Ethernet networ

Connecting to thin coaxial EthernetFollow this procedure to connect the server to an Ethernet network that usesthin coaxial cable. The hardware connec

Connecting to twisted-pair EthernetFollow this procedure to connect the server to a network that implementsEthernet over twisted-pair cable. The hardw

Connecting to other types of EthernetThe Apple Ethernet AUI Adapter is a universal adapter that lets you connect theserver to less-common types of ind

Connecting to a LocalTalk networkThe Apple LocalTalk Locking Connector Kit DIN-8, available from yourApple-authorized dealer, lets you connect the ser

IMPORTANTAfter connecting to a LocalTalk network (if you have not alsoconnected to Ethernet), each time you start up the server you’ll see a dialogbox

2Connecting to the Network / 17Connecting to an Ethernet network / 18Connecting to thin coaxial Ethernet / 19Connecting to twisted-pair Ethernet / 20C

If you need to switch the server’s network connection, follow these steps:1 Turn on the server. 2 Choose Control Panels from the Apple (K) menu and op

You can expand the capabilities of your server by installing items internallyand by connecting external devices. The following figure shows you theloca

Installing an expansion cardYou can install printed circuit boards (called cards) for video and graphicsapplications, networking and communications, a

3 Remove the cover from the server. Slide the cover away from the back panel an inch or two. Then raise the coverstraight up and off the server. Inst

4 If you are installing a full-sized card, remove the expansion card clip. Grasp the clip handles with your thumb and forefinger and squeeze. Pull thec

6 Touch the metal part of the power supply case inside the server to discharge static electricity. Always do this before you touch any parts or instal

8 Remove the card from its static-proof bag.Hold the card by its edges to avoid touching the connector on the bottom ofthe card.9 Align the connector

10 Press the card firmly until the connector is seated.m Don’t force the card. If you meet a lot of resistance, pull it out andtry again.m To see if th

12 Replace the cover on the server. Lower the cover all the way down onto the case. Push the cover toward theback until it touches the back panel.13 T

Expanding memory Additional random-access memory (RAM) can be installed in your server. TheTechnical Information booklet that came with your server de

Using server application programs / 46Setting the system time and date / 46Order of installing and starting programs / 46Setting up your server to res

IMPORTANTBefore connecting a device to your server, be sure that the server(and any other device already connected to it) is turned off. Read theinstr

2 Choose a number between 0 and 6 that doesn’t duplicate the ID of any other SCSI deviceconnected to your server on the same SCSI bus. Your server has

2 Check that the device has its own, unique ID number between 0 and 6. See the previous section, “Setting the SCSI ID Number,” for details.3 Use a SCS

Have your Apple-authorized service provider remove any extra built-interminators. You can attach or remove external terminators yourself. Note: If onl

Do you need to initialize a hard disk? You need to initialize a hard disk only in the following cases:m You’re using specialized disk array manageme

Connecting a printer Your server has a printer port, which you use to connect a printer to your server.The printer port accepts either a direct cable

Connecting a trackball or other input device Your server has an Apple Desktop Bus (ADB) port, which you use to connectthe mouse, the keyboard, and oth

Note: The Apple AudioVision 14 Display has the Apple PlainTalkMicrophone built in. To connect the microphone:mPlug the microphone’s connector into the

This chapter provides important information you need to know about usingyour Workgroup Server 8150 with application programs. For instance,although yo

What to do if your server’s performance decreases / 72Doing a clean installation of system software / 72If there’s a problem with your CD-ROM drive so

Using Power Macintosh programs Programs designed for Power Macintosh computers will provide improvedperformance for your server. However, to get the f

Using older Macintosh programsIf you experience problems using an older Macintosh program, it may beincompatible with your Power Macintosh. You may be

Using server application programsSpecific server application programs or services, such as AppleShare,AppleSearch, Apple Remote Access, or Apple RAID S

Setting up your server to restart programs automaticallyYou can set the Workgroup Server 8150 to start server application programs(including network s

Additional capabilities for your server systemYou have the option to install two programs included with your server thatprovide new capabilities for y

You need to read this chapter only if your server includes an internal tape-backup unit.The internal DDS-2 DAT drive and accompanying software can per

Compatible tapes Your internal DAT (digital audio tape) drive is compatible with MRS-qualityDDS (digital data storage) tape cassettes. MRS (Media Reco

There are two conditions that indicate the self-test has failed. If the light on theright flashes amber, you may need to clean the tape-drive head, as

Status lights Located next to the tape drive opening are two lights that inform you of thestatus of tape operations. The light on the left is the tape

Removing tape cassettes You can remove a tape cassette at any time by pressing the eject button locatedunder the tape slot on the right side. You shou

Appendix BGetting Help/93Learning the basics / 94Reviewing the basics / 95Getting answers in Macintosh Guide / 96Getting answers with the Topics butto

To minimize the chance of condensation, adhere to the environmental require-ments described in the Technical Information booklet and follow these gene

When you run into trouble While you’re using your server, it’s possible that you may experience aproblem such as the pointer “freezing” on the screen,

m If you were typing text and were not able to save it before the problemoccurred, you can write down the parts of the text still visible on the scree

4 If pressing the reset switch does nothing, turn off your server using the power switch,wait at least 10 seconds, then turn it on again. 5 If the pow

A disk icon with a blinking question mark appeared when you started your server. The blinking question mark indicates that your server cannot find syst

A “sad Macintosh” icon appeared and the server won’t start up. Your server cannot start up because of a problem with the system software orthe server

The server starts up from the wrong hard disk, or the hard disk icon does not appear onthe desktop. m The startup disk may be slow to start up. Restar

Your server can’t read a floppy disk. If you see a message that a floppy disk is unreadable, try one of the following:m Insert the disk again—sometimes

m Restart the server with a different startup disk (such as the WorkgroupServer Software CD-ROM disc). If the mouse works, reinstall systemsoftware on

A dialog box with a “bomb” icon appears. Your system has a software problem.m Write down what you were doing when the dialog box appeared, and writedo

Communications regulation informationviii Communications regulation informationFCC statementThis equipment has been tested and found tocomply with the

You experience problems using an older Macintosh program. Some older Macintosh programs are not completely compatible with thePower Macintosh computer

Normally, you see this message if you try to open a document that came fromanother computer with software that is different from yours.m Some document

When you need to reinstall system software System software is the set of programs and other files that your server uses tostart itself up, keep track o

Starting up from the CD-ROM driveYou can use the Workgroup Server Software CD-ROM disc to start up yourserver from the built-in CD-ROM drive (even if

About using the Installer programBefore you use the Installer, you need to start up your server by following theinstructions in either “Starting Up Fr

2 Check that the destination disk indicated in the Installer is the one on which you want toinstall system software.If not, click the Switch Disk butt

Creating startup floppy disks You can create Macintosh system software floppy disks from the WorkgroupServer Software CD-ROM disc. This allows you to h

6 Click the name of a disk image, then click Open.In a few moments a message appears near the top of the window, indicatingthat the disk image has bee

What to do if your server’s performance decreasesIf you notice a decrease in your server’s speed and general performance afteradding special software

IMPORTANTDo a clean installation of system software only if you are sure it’sacceptable to remove any special control panels, extensions, or custom ut

Laser informationYour computer is a Class 1 laser product. The following Class 1 and servicewarning labels are on the CD-ROM drive inside the computer

4 Click Repair to begin testing and, if necessary, repairing the startup disk.5 When the program is finished, choose Quit from the File menu.6 Double-c

16 When you see a message reporting that the installation was successful, if you installedsoftware on the startup disk, you’ll need to click Restart;

3 In the Installer Welcome dialog box that appears, click Continue.4 Check that the destination disk named in the dialog box is the server’s startup d

Tr y these suggestions firstIf you can’t start up from a hard disk or you don’t see the hard disk icon on thedesktop, try the following:m If the hard

4 Click Drive until the name of the disk you want to test appears at the bottom of the dialog box.5 Click Test.6 When a message tells you that testing

1 If you are repairing your startup disk, start up your server from the Workgroup ServerSoftwareCD-ROM disc; otherwise, just insert the CD-ROM disc. I

If Disk First Aid cannot correct the problem m Try repairing the disk again. Sometimes repeating the process corrects the problem. m Use another disk

Important server safety instructionsFor your own safety and that of your equipment, always take the following precautions. Turn off the server and dis

Be sure that you always do the following: m Keep your server away from sources of liquids, such as wash basins,bathtubs, shower stalls, and so on.m Pr

m Turn off your server and all its components before connecting ordisconnecting any cables to add or remove any component. Failure to do socould serio