Apple Xserve (Slot Load) Bedienungsanleitung Seite 1

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

10 Chapter 1 Your Server at a Glance—Front PanelSecuringthumbscrews (2)Drive modulestatus lightDrive moduleactivity lightOptical driveSystem ident

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 800 ports

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 bracesMounting template Two-post bracketsShort-rack bracketsAtta

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 U

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 m This model is certified only as a component for use with other equipment, where the suitability of the combina

22 Chapter 2 SecurityWhatever the location of the server and rack, it should be secure.m Make sure that only authorized staff members or technicians

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

24 Chapter 3 Getting Ready to InstallAs noted previously, you can install the server in a four-post rack of varying depth or a two-post rack. Instru

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

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 29When you’ve installed optional items, you’re ready to connect the server to the rack. If you have a four-post rac

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 posts of the rack.Be careful not to overtighten the flan

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 post of the rack, an

34 Chapter 3 Place the Server in the RackOnce you’ve attached the cover, you can put the server into the rack.1 At the front of the rack, lift the s

Installing Your Server in a Rack 354 If you’ve installed the server in a cabinet, replace and close the cabinet door.Once the server is secured in t

36 Chapter 3 3 Hold the cable-management arm in the orientation you will use to attach it to the rack or support brace.The short part of the arm sho

Installing Your Server in a Rack 37Follow these steps to attach the cable-management arm to the rack.1 At the front of the server, loosen the thumbs

38 Chapter 3 6 Connect the cables to the back panel of the server. 7 Connect the power cord and its retaining clip to the back of the server.If more

Installing Your Server in a Rack 3910 After all connections are complete, plug the power cord into a power source.For details on disconnecting cable

4 Contents Installing the Server in a Two-Post (Telco) Rack 47Connect Cables Directly to the Server 50Disconnecting Cables From the Server’

40 Chapter 3 4 Position the cable-management arm so that the hinged section is on the inside of the left brace, about 2 inches behind the server’s b

Installing Your Server in a Rack 419 Connect the power cord and its retaining clip to the back of the server.If more than one power cord came with y

42 Chapter 3 Installing the Server in a Short Four-Post RackSome four-post racks are shorter than the Xserve system. You can install the server in a

Installing Your Server in a Rack 432 Screw the flanges at the front of the cover to the front posts of the rack.Be careful not to overtighten the flan

44 Chapter 3 3 Just beyond the rear post of the rack, position the short-rack bracket beside the cover so that the small pin on the bracket fits into

Installing Your Server in a Rack 455 Slide the bracket toward the rear post until the bracket’s flange aligns with the post, and use two attachment s

46 Chapter 3 2 Secure the server in the rack by tightening the thumbscrews on the front.3 To further secure the server and prevent removal of the dr

Installing Your Server in a Rack 47Installing the Server in a Two-Post (Telco) RackThe server attaches to a two-post rack at the center of the enclo

48 Chapter 3 Orient the bracket so that the screws are at the top. Attach the brackets to holes that are about one-third of the way back from the fr

Installing Your Server in a Rack 493 Lift the server to the level of the cover and slide the server into the cover.4 Secure the server in the rack b

Contents 5 Appendix BSafety, Maintenance, and Ergonomics 83 Important Safety Information 83Handling Your Computer Equipment 84Protecti

50 Chapter 3 Connect Cables Directly to the ServerOnce the server is secured in the rack, you can connect the cables and power cord directly to its

Installing Your Server in a Rack 517 After all connections are complete, plug the power cord into a power source.With the server in the rack and the

53CHAPTER44 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

54 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 55If the Server Has a ProblemIf you discover a problem with the server, you can assess the situation and often solve the problem f

56 Chapter 4 If you can’t solve the problem on your own, go to the onscreen help for Mac OS X Server and see the “News” section for the latest infor

57CHAPTER55 Installing or Replacing Server ComponentsYour server is designed so that you can install or exchange drive modules while the server is o

58 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 59Installing or Replacing an Apple Drive ModuleThe drive modules in the server are hot-pluggable; that is,

60 Chapter 5 c Press the handle on the front of the drive module so that the handle pops out.d Wait for the upper disk light to go off, then grasp t

Installing or Replacing Server Components 613 Press to open the handle of the replacement drive module and slide the module into the empty bay until

62 Chapter 5 3 Touch the metal enclosure to discharge any static electricity.4 Unplug the power cord.5 Loosen the thumbscrews at the front of the se

Installing or Replacing Server Components 636 Grasp the thumbscrews and use them to slide the server forward.The server’s cover remains in place. Th

64 Chapter 5 If you need to remove the server from the rack, press the release latches on each side of the server’s interior, then carefully slide i

Installing or Replacing Server Components 65Adding MemoryThe server has four memory slots, at least one of which is filled at the factory. Follow the

66 Chapter 5 3 Open the server to its full length.See “Opening and Closing the Server” on page 61 for details.You can also remove the server from th

Installing or Replacing Server Components 676 Align the DIMM in the slot as pictured and push the DIMM down until the ejectors snap into place.7 Clo

68 Chapter 5 Installing a PCI CardYou can add to the capabilities of your server by installing cards in its expansion slots. The computer has three

Installing or Replacing Server Components 69Install a PCI Card in a Long Card SlotFollow these steps to install a PCI card in one of the long PCI sl

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 Chapter 5 5 Locate the long PCI slots at the back left side of the server.You can install a card in one or both slots. Cards are oriented horizon

Installing or Replacing Server Components 716 To prepare to install a card, do one of the following:m If you need to remove a card, grasp it on the

72 Chapter 5 8 Align the card’s connector with the expansion slot in the riser and carefully press it into the slot until the connector is inserted

Installing or Replacing Server Components 739 Close the card retainer on the back panel and tighten its thumbscrew.10 Close the server and reconnect

74 Chapter 5 3 Loosen the thumbscrew on the back panel for the PCI/AGP slot and swivel open the small metal piece that holds the thumbscrew. If ther

Installing or Replacing Server Components 756 Prepare the card slot by doing one of the following:m If a card is already in the slot, remove it by g

76 Chapter 5 8 Align the card’s connector with the expansion slot and carefully press it to the right until the connector is inserted all the way in

Installing or Replacing Server Components 779 Close the card retainer on the back panel and tighten its thumbscrew.10 Close the server and reconnect

78 Chapter 5 3 Open the server to its full length.See “Opening and Closing the Server” on page 61 for details.You can also remove the server from th

79APPENDIXAA SpecificationsProcessor and Memory SpecificationsProcessorm PowerPC G4 (single or dual)m 256K level 2 cachem 2 MB backside DDR L3 cacheR

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

80 Appendix A Operating environmentm Operating temperature: 10° to 35° C (50° to 95° F)m Storage temperature: –40° to 47° C (–40° to 116.6° F)m Re

Specifications 81USB Specifications m Support for USB 1.1m Two external Universal Serial Bus (USB) Type A portsm Separate 12 megabit per second (Mbp

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

83APPENDIXBB Safety, Maintenance, and ErgonomicsImportant Safety InformationFor your own safety and that of your equipment, always take the followin

84 Appendix B The above model is certified only as a component for use with other equipment, where the suitability of the combination has been determ

Safety, Maintenance, and Ergonomics 85Protecting Your Optical DriveTo keep your optical drive working properly:m In an emergency, you can eject a di

86 Appendix B Apple and the EnvironmentApple recognizes its responsibility to minimize the environmental impacts of its operations and products.For

Communications Regulation Information 87Communications Regulation InformationFCC StatementThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with th

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