Apple XSERVE INTEL User Manual
Xserve
User’s Guide
Includes software configuration and
problem solving information for the Xserve
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Contents
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Preface 4 About This Guide
Chapter 1 5 Xserve at a Glance
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Xserve at a Glance—Front Panel
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Xserve at a Glance—Back Panel
Chapter 2 10 Starting Up the Xserve
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Turning On the Xserve for the First Time
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Starting the Xserve
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Choosing a Startup Method from the Front Panel
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Shutting Down the Xserve
Chapter 3 14 Monitoring the Xserve
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Identifying the Xserve in a Rack
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Interpreting the Xserve Status Lights
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Using the Serial Port
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Controlling Physical Access to the Xserve
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Monitoring the Xserve Remotely
Chapter 4 21 Updating or Installing Software on the Xserve
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Getting the Latest Software Updates
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Reinstalling Server Software
Appendix 26 Troubleshooting
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Problems and Solutions
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Using Apple Xserve Diagnostics Software
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Regulatory Compliance Information
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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:
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An overview of Xserve features, controls, and components, in Chapter 1
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Tips for configuring the Xserve when you start it up for the first time and instructions
for routine startup and shutdown, in Chapter 2
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How to check the status of the Xserve, in Chapter 3
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How to update or install the server software, in Chapter 4
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Solutions to some common problems you might encounter while working with the
Xserve and information about diagnostic software, in the Appendix
Preface
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
Server Getting Started
set of server documents available at www.apple.com/server/documentation.
on the Admin Tools disc that comes with the Xserve and the full
Mac OS X
For More Information
For information about opening the Xserve and replacing components, see the printed
Xserve Setup Guide
For information about configuring and using Mac OS X Server, see
Getting Started
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.
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that comes with the Xserve.
Mac OS X Server
on the Admin Tools disc that comes with the Xserve.
Xserve at a Glance
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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.
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5
Xserve at a Glance—Front Panel
On/standby button
and light
Drive module
status light
Enclosure lock
and status light
Drive module
activity light
FireWire 400
port
System identifier
button/light
Ethernet link light
(Port 1)
Ethernet link light
(Port 2)
System activity
lights
Optical drive
Drive Module
bays (3)
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Xserve at a Glance
On/standby button and light
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Press to turn on the Xserve. Press for approximately 5 seconds to force the Xserve to shut down if all
other shutdown methods fail.
Enclosure lock and lock status light
The lock secures the Xserve cover and drive modules. It can be locked and unlocked with the
enclosure key supplied with the Xserve.
An option in the Security pane of System Preferences lets you disable a connected keyboard and
mouse when the enclosure is locked. When this option is enabled and the enclosure is locked (the
light is on), the Xserve doesn’t recognize a keyboard, mouse, or hot-pluggable storage device. Unlock
the lock to use those devices.
System identifier button and light
The system identifier light flashes if a problem is detected. You can also turn it on or off manually by
pressing the button, or turn it on remotely using Server Monitor. This indicator is useful for locating a
particular unit in a rack with more than one Xserve. A second system identifier button and light are
on the back panel.
You also use the system identifier button to select an alternative method for starting the Xserve using
the front panel startup options; see “Choosing a Startup Method from the Front Panel” on page 12.
Ethernet link lights
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Two lights indicate whether the Xserve is connected to an Ethernet network. Each light represents
one of the two built-in Ethernet ports: the bottom light for port 1 and the top light for port 2.
Optical drive
You can use the slot-loading optical drive to install software on the Xserve.
Drive modules and lights
You can install up to three Serial ATA (SATA) or Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) drive modules in the Xserve.
These modules can be removed and installed while the Xserve is running. Each drive module has
lights showing operating status and disk activity.
System activity lights
Four groups of four lights indicate system activity. Each group of four lights indicates the activity level
of one of the processor cores.
You also use these lights to select an alternative method for starting the Xserve using the front panel
startup options; see “Choosing a Startup Method from the Front Panel” on page 12.
FireWire 400 port
Provides a FireWire 400 connection on the front of the Xserve. There are also two FireWire 800 ports
on the back panel. The enclosure lock must be unlocked for the Xserve to recognize some devices
connected to these ports.
Chapter 1
Xserve at a Glance
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Xserve at a Glance—Back Panel
Serial console
port
System identifier
button/light
Display port
System information tag
Expansion
slot 2
(pullout tab)
Ethernet
port 2
FireWire 800
ports (2)
Ethernet
port 1
Expansion
slot 1
Power supply
bay 1
USB 2.0 ports (2)
Power supply
bay 2
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Xserve at a Glance
Serial console port
Connect a serial device or a computer with a serial port. This port supports RS-232 connections.
Display port
You can connect a display to the Xserve using this port. The Xserve comes with a VGA adapter cable.
A DVI adapter is available separately.
Expansion slots
You can install two expansion cards in the Xserve. Slot 1 accepts either a PCI-E or a PCI-X card,
depending on the riser you install. Slot 2 accepts PCI-E cards. For information about installing cards,
see the printed
Gigabit Ethernet ports
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Connect the Xserve to a high-speed Ethernet network using the two built-in Ethernet ports. Ethernet
ports adjust automatically to the transmission speed supported by the network. A green light in the
upper left corner of each port indicates whether that port is connected to a live Ethernet network; a
blue light on the right indicates activity.
Always connect an Ethernet cable to the right port (port 1) first.
USB 2.0 ports
Connect USB devices, such as a keyboard or mouse. The enclosure lock must be unlocked for the
Xserve to recognize devices connected to these ports.
Power supply and power supply bays
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A removable power supply for the Xserve. The power cord connects here. You can install two power
supplies for redundancy; either supply can take over the full load for the Xserve if the other supply
fails or is removed.
FireWire 800 ports
Connect FireWire devices to the Xserve. A FireWire 400 port is also located on the front panel. The
enclosure lock must be unlocked for the Xserve to recognize devices connected to these ports.
System information tag
The Xserve serial number and the hardware (MAC) addresses of its built-in Ethernet ports are printed
on this pullout tab. You’ll need the serial number when you install and set up the server software.
System identifier button and light
The system identifier light flashes if a problem is detected. You can also turn it on manually by
pressing the button or turn it on remotely using Server Monitor. This indicator is useful for locating a
particular unit in a rack with more than one Xserve. A second system identifier button and light are
on the front panel.
Xserve Setup Guide
that comes with the Xserve.
Chapter 1
Xserve at a Glance
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