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Quick Start for Xserve

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Some racks have marks at regular intervals (such as 1U) to aid in locating a server; others may provide a template to help place the server in the rack. If your rack does not have such aids, measure or count holes from an established point. Identify the appropriate holes in all mounting posts before you install the server so that it is mounted level. The distance between holes may vary somewhat on racks made by different manufacturers. 2 Use a straightedge to mark the same spot on the other side of the rack. You can put a pencil mark or a piece of tape on each side of the rack to mark the correct spot. For a four-post rack, measure and mark the posts at the front and back. 3 To verify that the position is correct, measure 1.75 inches (the server's height) down from the hole you've marked on the rack. You measure downward because you'll attach the cover of the server's enclosure to the rack, then slide the server into it. Prepare the Server for Installation If possible, work with another person as you prepare and install the server in a rack. Follow these steps to prepare the server hardware for installation. 1 Unpack the server from its box and place it on the table Follow the instructions in the booklet Quick Start for Xserve to unpack the server. 2 At the back of the server, write down the serial number from the server's back panel. You will need the server's serial number to log in when you first set up the server software. Installing Your Server in a Rack 25

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Installing Your Server in a Rack
25
Some racks have marks at regular intervals (such as 1U) to aid in locating a server; others
may provide a template to help place the server in the rack. If your rack does not have such
aids, measure or count holes from an established point.
The distance between holes may vary somewhat on racks made by different manufacturers.
2
Use a straightedge to mark the same spot on the other side of the rack.
You can put a pencil mark or a piece of tape on each side of the rack to mark the correct spot.
For a four-post rack, measure and mark the posts at the front and back.
3
To verify that the position is correct, measure 1.75 inches (the server’s height) down from
the hole you’ve marked on the rack.
You measure downward because you’ll attach the cover of the server’s enclosure to the rack,
then slide the server into it.
Prepare the Server for Installation
If possible, work with another person as you prepare and install the server in a rack.
Follow these steps to prepare the server hardware for installation.
1
Unpack the server from its box and place it on the table
Follow the instructions in the booklet
Quick Start for Xserve
to unpack the server.
2
At the back of the server, write down the serial number from the server’s back panel.
You will need the server’s serial number to log in when you first set up the server software.
Identify the
appropriate holes
in all mounting posts
before you install the
server so that it is
mounted level.