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Storage | Up to 3TB |
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Drive Bays | 3 x 3.5-inch |
Form Factor | 1U rackmount |
Operating System | Mac OS X Server |
Optical Drive | Optional |
Networking | Dual Gigabit Ethernet |
Provides an overview of the Xserve server and its key hardware features.
Details and labels for the server's front panel components and ports.
Details and labels for the server's back panel connectors and ports.
Explains internal components and their locations within the server chassis.
Details about the hardware included for mounting the server in a rack.
Essential planning steps for server rack placement and environment.
Guidance on selecting the optimal location within a rack for airflow and access.
Considerations for providing adequate and safe power to the server and rack.
Requirements for temperature, ventilation, and rack conditions for optimal operation.
Ensuring the rack is stable and strong enough to support the server.
Guidelines for organizing cables for efficiency, maintenance, and signal integrity.
Measures to ensure the physical and logical security of the server location.
Preparations, tools, and pre-installation steps before mounting the server.
Steps for measuring and marking the exact location for server mounting.
Unpacking and initial hardware preparation steps before rack mounting.
Detailed instructions for mounting the server in standard four-post racks.
Steps to physically place and secure the server once mounting hardware is attached.
Guidance on attaching the cable management arm and connecting cables.
Instructions for installing the server in shorter four-post racks using special brackets.
Instructions for installing the server in two-post racks.
Instructions on how to power on the server and initial status indications.
Explanation of server status lights and their meanings.
Guidance on diagnosing and resolving common server issues.
Specific troubleshooting steps for common problems like startup or device recognition.
Step-by-step guide for hot-swapping drive modules.
Procedures for safely opening and closing the server enclosure.
Instructions for installing additional RAM modules into the server.
Guide for adding expansion cards to the server's PCI slots.
Specific steps for installing PCI cards into the server's long slots.
Steps for installing PCI or AGP cards into the dedicated slot.
Instructions for replacing the server's internal lithium battery.
Details on processor types, cache, and RAM compatibility.
Physical dimensions, weight, and environmental operating parameters.
Details on Ethernet standards, cable lengths, and connectors.
Information on FireWire data transfer speeds, ports, and connectors.
Details on USB support, ports, and power capabilities.
AC line input voltage, current, and frequency requirements.
Power consumption details for expansion cards and connected devices.
General safety precautions and warnings for operating and handling the server.
Guidelines for safely handling the server and its components.
General instructions for cleaning the exterior of the server.
Ergonomic guidelines for working with the server or in a server rack.
Regulatory compliance information related to FCC rules.
Regulatory compliance information for Canada.
Regulatory compliance information for the EU.
Regulatory compliance statement for CISPR 22 and EN55022 standards.
Regulatory compliance statement for VCCI Class A.
Safety information for Class 1 laser products.
Warning against using the computer for high-risk activities.