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Apple Xserve User Manual

Apple Xserve
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Users Guide
Includes setup, expansion,
and hardware specifications
for Xserve
Xserve

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Apple Xserve Specifications

General IconGeneral
StorageUp to 3TB
Drive Bays3 x 3.5-inch
Form Factor1U rackmount
Operating SystemMac OS X Server
Optical DriveOptional
NetworkingDual Gigabit Ethernet

Summary

Preface

Introducing Xserve

Provides an overview of the Xserve server and its key hardware features.

CHAPTER 1 Xserve Overview

Your Server at a Glance—Front Panel

Details and labels for the server's front panel components and ports.

Your Server at a Glance—Back Panel

Details and labels for the server's back panel connectors and ports.

Your Server at a Glance—Interior

Explains internal components and their locations within the server chassis.

Your Server at a Glance—Mounting Hardware

Details about the hardware included for mounting the server in a rack.

CHAPTER 2 Preparing to Install Your Server

Guidelines for Server Installation

Essential planning steps for server rack placement and environment.

Choose the Server's Position in a Rack

Guidance on selecting the optimal location within a rack for airflow and access.

Electrical Power

Considerations for providing adequate and safe power to the server and rack.

Operating Environment

Requirements for temperature, ventilation, and rack conditions for optimal operation.

Rack Stability

Ensuring the rack is stable and strong enough to support the server.

Considerations for Cables

Guidelines for organizing cables for efficiency, maintenance, and signal integrity.

Security

Measures to ensure the physical and logical security of the server location.

CHAPTER 3 Installing Your Server in a Rack

Getting Ready to Install

Preparations, tools, and pre-installation steps before mounting the server.

Determine the Position for the Server in the Rack

Steps for measuring and marking the exact location for server mounting.

Preparing the Server for Installation

Unpacking and initial hardware preparation steps before rack mounting.

Installing the Server in a Four-Post Rack or Cabinet

Detailed instructions for mounting the server in standard four-post racks.

Place the Server in the Rack

Steps to physically place and secure the server once mounting hardware is attached.

Install the Cable-Management Arm and Cables

Guidance on attaching the cable management arm and connecting cables.

Installing the Server in a Short Four-Post Rack

Instructions for installing the server in shorter four-post racks using special brackets.

Installing the Server in a Two-Post (Telco) Rack

Instructions for installing the server in two-post racks.

CHAPTER 4 Using Your Server

Starting Up the Server

Instructions on how to power on the server and initial status indications.

Monitoring Status Lights and Other Indicators on the Server

Explanation of server status lights and their meanings.

If the Server Has a Problem

Guidance on diagnosing and resolving common server issues.

What to Do If...

Specific troubleshooting steps for common problems like startup or device recognition.

CHAPTER 5 Installing or Replacing Server Components

Installing or Replacing an Apple Drive Module

Step-by-step guide for hot-swapping drive modules.

Opening and Closing the Server

Procedures for safely opening and closing the server enclosure.

Adding Memory

Instructions for installing additional RAM modules into the server.

Installing a PCI Card

Guide for adding expansion cards to the server's PCI slots.

Install a PCI Card in a Long Card Slot

Specific steps for installing PCI cards into the server's long slots.

Install a PCI Card in the PCI/AGP Card Slot

Steps for installing PCI or AGP cards into the dedicated slot.

Replacing the Battery

Instructions for replacing the server's internal lithium battery.

APPENDIX A Specifications

Processor and Memory Specifications

Details on processor types, cache, and RAM compatibility.

Dimensions and Operating Environment

Physical dimensions, weight, and environmental operating parameters.

Ethernet Specifications

Details on Ethernet standards, cable lengths, and connectors.

FireWire Specifications

Information on FireWire data transfer speeds, ports, and connectors.

USB Specifications

Details on USB support, ports, and power capabilities.

Power Supply

AC line input voltage, current, and frequency requirements.

Power Requirements for Devices You Can Connect

Power consumption details for expansion cards and connected devices.

APPENDIX B Safety, Maintenance, and Ergonomics

Important Safety Information

General safety precautions and warnings for operating and handling the server.

Handling Your Computer Equipment

Guidelines for safely handling the server and its components.

Cleaning Your Equipment

General instructions for cleaning the exterior of the server.

Health-Related Information About Computer Use

Ergonomic guidelines for working with the server or in a server rack.

Communications Regulation Information

FCC Statement

Regulatory compliance information related to FCC rules.

Industry Canada Statement

Regulatory compliance information for Canada.

European Union Statement

Regulatory compliance information for the EU.

CISPR 22 & EN55022 Statement

Regulatory compliance statement for CISPR 22 and EN55022 standards.

VCCI Class A Statement

Regulatory compliance statement for VCCI Class A.

Laser Information

Safety information for Class 1 laser products.

High-Risk Activities Warning

Warning against using the computer for high-risk activities.

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