Xserve User's Guide
Xserve User's Guide
Includes software configuration and problem solving information for the Xserve
Apple Computer, Inc.
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Contents
Preface 4 About This Guide
Chapter 1 5 Xserve at a Glance
6 Xserve at a Glance—Front Panel
8 Xserve at a Glance—Back Panel
Chapter 2 10 Starting Up the Xserve
10 Turning On the Xserve for the First Time
11 Starting the Xserve
12 Choosing a Startup Method from the Front Panel
13 Shutting Down the Xserve
Chapter 3 14 Monitoring the Xserve
15 Identifying the Xserve in a Rack
16 Interpreting the Xserve Status Lights
19 Using the Serial Port
19 Controlling Physical Access to the Xserve
20 Monitoring the Xserve Remotely
Chapter 4 21 Updating or Installing Software on the Xserve
22 Getting the Latest Software Updates
22 Reinstalling Server Software
Appendix 26 Troubleshooting
26 Problems and Solutions
27 Using Apple Xserve Diagnostics Software
28 Regulatory Compliance Information
About This Guide
This user's guide shows you how to start up and shut down the Xserve, install and configure server software, monitor the status of the Xserve, and solve problems.
This guide contains information you might find useful after you install the Xserve:
• An overview of Xserve features, controls, and components, in Chapter 1
- Tips for configuring the Xserve when you start it up for the first time and instructions for routine startup and shutdown, in Chapter 2
• How to check the status of the Xserve, in Chapter 3
• How to update or install the server software, in Chapter 4
• Solutions to some common problems you might encounter while working with the Xserve and information about diagnostic software, in the Appendix
Remote Management and Lights-Out Operation
For information about remote server management, see the Server Monitor onscreen help.
Working with Mac OS X Server
As soon as you finish installing the Xserve, it's ready to host the variety of services provided by Mac OS X Server. To learn more about the server software, see Mac OS X Server Getting Started on the Admin Tools disc that comes with the Xserve and the full set of server documents available at www.apple.com/server/documentation.
For More Information
For information about opening the Xserve and replacing components, see the printed Xserve Setup Guide that comes with the Xserve.
For information about configuring and using Mac OS X Server, see Mac OS X Server Getting Started on the Admin Tools disc that comes with the Xserve.
The Apple Service & Support website offers in-depth product information and technical resources, including articles, discussions, and downloadable software updates. Visit the site at www.apple.com/support/xserve.
Use the illustrations in this chapter to become familiar with the basic controls, features, and components of the Xserve.
The illustrations on the following pages identify the Xserve controls, indicators, connectors, and other features.
Note: Some components of the Xserve may look slightly different from the illustrations shown here, depending on the configuration you purchased.
Xserve at a Glance—Front Panel
On/standby button and light Enclosure lock and status light System identifier button/light Ethernet link light (Port 2) Optical drive Drive module status light Drive module activity light FireWire 400 port Ethernet link light (Port 1) System activity lights Drive Module bays (3)
