Apple XSERVE 1.0.1 Quick Start

Quick Start
Xserve
Important safety information and guide to server documentation
Overview of Xserve Setup and Safety
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This booklet provides an orientation to setting up and using your server. Use it as your “road map” to the procedures and documents necessary to
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install the server hardware in a rack
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work with server components
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set up Mac OS X Server software
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monitor server operations and make adjustments as needed
A list of documents that provide information and instructions for Xserve, with a description of each document, appears in “Where to Find Instructions for Xserve Hardware and Software” on page 5.

Removing the Server From Its Packaging

To protect its precision components, the server is shipped in special packaging, with a temporary plastic faceplate covering its front panel. You need to remove this faceplate before opening the server or installing it in a rack.
Xserve is specifically designed for rack mounting. It is not designed for use as a desktop computer.
Warning
weight on the server’s case could damage the components inside the unit.
Note:
Do not place a monitor or any other equipment on top of the server. Any
If at all possible, work with another person when handling the server.
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