Apple Xserve (Original) User Manual

Xserve User’s Guide Includes setup, expansion, and hardware specifications for Xserve

10 Chapter 1 Your Server at a Glance—Front PanelSecuringthumbscrews (2)Drive modulestatus lightDrive moduleactivity lightCD drive Open buttonCD dr

Xserve Overview 11 ® Power button and light Press to turn on the server. Enclosure lock and lock status light The lock secures the enclosure and

12 Chapter 1 Your Server at a Glance—Back PanelUSB ports (2)Gigabit Ethernet port(s) System identifier button/lightPower socketFireWire ports (2)

Xserve Overview 13 ≤ Power socket The power cord connects here; it is held in place by a special clip so that it stays connected when the server

14 Chapter 1 Your Server at a Glance—InteriorRAM slots (4)BlowersPCI card slots (2)PCI/AGP card slotBatteryPower supplyChassis release latchChassi

Xserve Overview 15 PCI card slots and PCI/AGP card slot You can install PCI expansion cards in the three slots. The two slots on the left side of

16 Chapter 1 Your Server at a Glance—Mounting HardwareFour-post bracketsFour-post bracesTwo-post bracketsAttachment screws (English)Attachment scr

Xserve Overview 17 Four-post brackets Two rivets on each bracket secure it to the brace and the server’s cover. Four-post braces These two long,

19 CHAPTER 2 2 Preparing to Install Your Server Before you install the server in a rack, you should carefully consider the placement of the unit in

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20 Chapter 2 m The server slides out of the rack from the front. Be sure to leave a minimum of 36 inches clear in front of the server to allow roo

Preparing to Install Your Server 21 Operating Environment The operating environment for the server’s rack must meet certain requirements: m Verify

22 Chapter 2 SecurityWhatever the location of the server and rack, it should be secure.m Determine that the rack’s location is secure and that only

23CHAPTER33 Installing Your Server in a RackXserve is specifically designed for rack mounting. It is not designed for use as a desktop machine.You ca

24 Chapter 3 Installing the ServerAs noted previously, you can install the server in a four-post or a two-post rack. Instructions for both procedure

Installing Your Server in a Rack 25Some racks have marks at regular intervals (such as 1U) to aid in locating a server; others may provide a templat

26 Chapter 3 3 Remove the protective faceplate from the server’s front panel by unscrewing the thumbscrews at each side of the faceplate and lifting

Installing Your Server in a Rack 275 Remove the cover of the server’s enclosure by sliding it toward the back of the unit.Hold the front thumbscrews

28 Chapter 3 7 If necessary, install any optional internal components, such as additional memory or a PCI card, in the server. Follow the appropriat

Installing Your Server in a Rack 29Note: When installing a drive module for the first time, remove the blank drive module and save it for possible f

3 Contents Preface Introducing Xserve 71 Xserve Overview 9 Your Server at a Glance—Front Panel 10Your Server at a Glance—Back Panel

30 Chapter 3 Once you’ve marked the exact position for the server on the rack, you’re ready to attach the server. Here is an overview of the procedu

Installing Your Server in a Rack 312 Screw the flanges at the front of the cover to the front rails of the rackBe careful not to overtighten the flang

32 Chapter 3 3 At the back of the server, position the small bracket inside the server’s cover so that the head of one rivet is facing the side of t

Installing Your Server in a Rack 337 Slide the brace forward or backward so that the flat end of the brace is flush with the back rail of the rack and

34 Chapter 3 Attach the Cable-Management Arm to the Rack1 If the rear rails of your rack are flush with the server’s back panel or within an inch of

Installing Your Server in a Rack 352 Hold the cable-management arm with the long end closer to you and fold the hinged section of the long end away

36 Chapter 3 Place the Server in the RackOnce you’ve attached the cable-management arm, you can put the server into the rack.1 At the front of the r

Installing Your Server in a Rack 374 If you’ve installed the server in a cabinet, replace and close the cabinet door.Once the server is secured in t

38 Chapter 3 1 Attach the small L-shaped brackets to the sides of the server enclosure’s cover with four of the screws provided.Orient the bracket s

Installing Your Server in a Rack 393 Lift the server to the level where the cover is installed and slide the server into the cover.4 Secure the serv

4 Contents Preparing the Server for Software Setup 43 4 Using Your Server 45 Starting Up the Server 45Monitoring Status Lights and Othe

40 Chapter 3 Connect Cables to the ServerOnce the server is secured in the rack, you can connect the cables and power cord to its back and front pan

Installing Your Server in a Rack 414 Arrange all the cables on the back panel in the cable-management arm and secure them with the straps provided w

42 Chapter 3 6 Attach the power cord’s retainer clip to the back panel to keep the power cord in place when you open the server.The ends of the clip

Installing Your Server in a Rack 439 After all connections are complete, plug the power cord into a power source.With the server in the rack and the

45CHAPTER44 Using Your ServerWhen you’ve connected the cables and peripheral devices you plan to use with your server, you can turn it on and set up

46 Chapter 4 Monitoring Status Lights and Other Indicators on the ServerThe server has a number of built-in sensors that detect and report essential

Using Your Server 47If you have access to the server itself, you can use the buttons on the front panel to change the server’s status. These buttons

49CHAPTER55 Installing or Replacing Server ComponentsYour server is designed so that you can install or exchange drive modules while the server is o

Contents 5 Power Supply 75Cleaning Your Equipment 75Cleaning the Server’s Case 75Apple and the Environment 76For More Information

50 Chapter 5 When installing components, it’s wise to wear a wrist grounding strap that prevents static electricity from discharging into electronic

Installing or Replacing Server Components 512 Remove the blank drive module or the drive currently installed.m If there is no drive installed, press

52 Chapter 5 c Wait for the upper disk light to go off, then grasp the handle and pull the drive module out of its bay and set it aside.3 Press to o

Installing or Replacing Server Components 533 Touch the metal enclosure to discharge any static electricity.4 Unplug the power cord.5 Loosen the thu

54 Chapter 5 6 Grasp the thumbscrews and use them to slide the server forward.The server’s cover remains in place. The enclosure and components slid

Installing or Replacing Server Components 55If you need to remove the server from the rack, press the release latches on each side of the server’s i

56 Chapter 5 Adding MemoryThe server has four memory slots, at least one of which is filled at the factory. Follow these steps to add memory to the s

Installing or Replacing Server Components 573 Open the server to its full length.See “Opening and Closing the Server” on page 52 for details.You can

58 Chapter 5 6 Align the DIMM in the slot as pictured and push the DIMM down until the ejectors snap into place.7 Close the server and tighten its t

Installing or Replacing Server Components 59Installing a PCI CardYou can add to the capabilities of your server by installing cards in its expansion

60 Chapter 5 Install a PCI Card in a Long Card SlotFollow these steps to install a PCI card in one of the long PCI slots.1 Shut down the server.Be s

Installing or Replacing Server Components 615 Locate the long PCI slots at the back left side of the server.You can install a card in one or both sl

62 Chapter 5 7 Prepare the card slot by doing one of the following:m If a card is already in the slot you want to use, hold the assembly and remove

Installing or Replacing Server Components 6310 Replace the card assembly by aligning it with the connector and pressing it into place.11 Close the c

64 Chapter 5 Install a PCI Card in the PCI/AGP Card SlotYou can install a 7-inch PCI card in the PCI/AGP card slot. Note: An AGP card requires a sp

Installing or Replacing Server Components 655 Locate the PCI/AGP slot at the back right side of the server.6 Prepare the card slot by doing one of t

66 Chapter 5 7 Remove the card you’re installing from its packaging and hold it by its corners, taking care not to touch the gold connector or any o

Installing or Replacing Server Components 679 Close the card retainer on the back panel and tighten its thumbscrew.10 Close the server and reconnect

68 Chapter 5 3 Open the server to its full length.See “Opening and Closing the Server” on page 52 for details.You can also remove the server from th

69APPENDIXAA SpecificationsProcessor and Memory SpecificationsProcessorm PowerPC G4 (single or dual), 1 GHz processor speed (at a minimum)m 256K leve

7 PREFACE Introducing Xserve Congratulations on purchasing your new server. This product is designed to be mounted in a rack. Once the server is in

70 Appendix A CD-ROM Specificationsm Disk dimensions supported: 12 cm (4.7 in.)Ethernet Specificationsm IEEE 802.3 compliantm Maximum cable length:

Specifications 71Serial Port Specificationsm 9-pin D connectorm Pin signals1: Received line signal detector (RLSD)2: Received data (RD)3: Transmitte

72 Appendix A Power Requirements for Devices You Can ConnectExpansion cardsm Maximum power consumption by three PCI cards combined is 50 W (total fo

73APPENDIXBB Safety, Maintenance, and ErgonomicsImportant Safety InformationFor your own safety and that of your equipment, always take the followin

74 Appendix B Handling Your Computer EquipmentFollow these guidelines for handling your computer and its components: m When the server is removed fr

Safety, Maintenance, and Ergonomics 75Protecting Your CD DriveTo keep your CD drive working properly:m Position your server so that when the tray op

76 Appendix B Apple and the EnvironmentAt Apple, we recognize our responsibility to minimize the environmental impacts of our operations and product

77Communications Regulation InformationFCC StatementThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,

78 High-Risk Activities WarningThis computer system is not intended for use in the operation of nuclear facilities, aircraft navigation or communicat

8 Preface Among the services offered by Mac OS X Server, included with the standard configuration, are m file and print services for Macintosh, Wind

9 CHAPTER 1 1 Xserve Overview The illustrations on the pages that follow provide a reference for the server. (Depending on the configuration of your