Apple MA409LL/A Setup Guide

Apple MA409LL/A - Xserve - 1 GB RAM Manual

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    Xserve Setup Guide Includes setup, expansion, and hardware specifications for the Xserve
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    996-1010 www.apple.com Apple, the Apple logo, FireWire, Mac, Macintosh, Mac OS, and Xserve are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. The FireWire logo and SuperDrive are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Apple Store is a service mark of Apple Computer, Inc
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    a Glance-Internal Components 24 Installing or Replacing an Apple Drive Module 28 Removing or Installing a Power Supply 30 Opening and Closing the Xserve 33 Adding Memory 38 Installing a PCI Card 44 Replacing the Battery 47 Appendix A: Specifications 51 Appendix B: Safety and Maintenance 51 Important
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    52 Handling the Xserve 53 Protecting the Optical Drive 53 Power Supply 54 Cleaning the Xserve 54 Apple and the Environment 54 Health-Related Information About Computer Use 57 Regulatory Compliance Information 4 Contents
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    installing it in a rack, see Chapter 1. For information about installing or replacing drive modules, memory, PCI cards, power supplies, or the system battery, see Chapter 2. For a summary of Xserve specifications, see Appendix A. For safety and regulatory information, see Appendix B. When You Finish
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    For More Information 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. 6 Preface About This Guide
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    information in this chapter will help you gather the tools you'll need, choose a suitable location for the Xserve, and install it in a rack. When you've finished installing the Xserve, you'll be referred to the Xserve User's Guide for information about starting up the Xserve for the first time. 7
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    Tools and Parts You'll Need  A medium-size (#1) Phillips screwdriver  The slide rails, rail extensions, and alignment tool that come with the Xserve Rails for use with racks of all depths (2) Short extensions for racks 24 to 29 inches deep (2) Long extensions for racks 29 to 36 inches
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    from 24 to 36 inches deep using the rails included with the Xserve. The Xserve occupies 1.75 inches (1U) of vertical rack space. Important: Your . Rack Stability Make sure the rack is stable and strong enough to support installed equipment. When working with equipment in the rack, never slide out
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    and all other equipment in the rack. See Appendix A for information about the electrical power requirements of the Xserve. Make sure that the power connections for the Xserve and all other equipment are grounded according to local and national standards. Operating Environment Make sure that the
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    you need to remove it from the rack. If you plan to install additional memory, PCI cards, or other internal components before you start using the Xserve, you can do so either before or after you install the Xserve in the rack. For help installing components, see Chapter 2. Chapter 1 Installing the
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    1: Remove the Protective Shipping Materials 1 Remove the Xserve from its box and place it on a flat surface covering the front or top of the Xserve. Note: Do not remove the small plastic protector in the optical drive slot. Leave this protector in place until the Xserve is secured in the rack. Keep
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    Step 2: Assemble the Mounting Rails The Xserve comes with both short and long extensions that you combine with standard front rails to create a pair of rails that are extension goes on the outside of the rail. This end is up. This notch should be on the bottom. Chapter 1 Installing the Xserve 13
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    expand the rail between the front and rear posts until the small round guide on each flange extends through the rail. Expand the rails so they fit hole in the rack support. 14 Chapter 1 Installing the Xserve Position the spacer on the outside of the post, and over the threaded guide on the rail.
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    outside of the rack posts. This end is up. Use either eight 10-32 or eight M5 screws (supplied), depending on which type your rack requires. 2 Slide a spacer, arrow up, over the small round guide at the ends of each rail and install the mounting screws finger tight. Note: Don't tighten the
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    and Secure the Rails To make sure the Xserve slides easily in and out of the rack, use the alignment guide to position the rails in the rack before tightening the mounting screws. 1 Insert the alignment guide in the front of the rails. Insert the alignment guide into the rails and tighten all the
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    go inside the rail channels. If you have difficulty, set aside the Xserve and use the alignment guide to check the spacing between the rails. Optical drive protector Thumbscrews 2 Slide the Xserve into the rack until it stops. 3 Tighten the thumbscrews at each end of the front panel to secure
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    and secure it with the wire clip. Note: The fan in the power supply and some system status lights come on when you connect the power cord, before you turn on the Xserve. 2 Connect the network cables. Note: If you're using only one Ethernet cable, connect it to port 1. Serial console port Display
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    to the Xserve. You can also manage the Xserve without connecting a display or keyboard by using tools such as Server Admin, Server Monitor, Apple Remote Desktop, card, connect the display's video cable to the card. Note: The Xserve comes with a mini-DVI to VGA adapter. A mini-DVI to DVI adapter is
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    's Guide includes:  An overview of Xserve controls and components  Information about how to start up and shut down the Xserve  Tips on monitoring the status of the Xserve and the services it hosts  Instructions for updating or reinstalling the server software  Solutions to some common problems
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    components. You can add or replace these components while the Xserve is in the rack: Â Drive module (page 24) Â Power supply (page 28) To install these components, you must remove the Xserve from the rack and open it: Â Memory (page 33) Â PCI card (page 38) Â Battery (page 44) For a quick glance
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    Xserve at a Glance-Internal Components Power supply bay 2 Power supply bay 1 Expansion slot 1 Expansion slot 2 DIMM slots (8) Battery Fan array Rack release latch Drive bay 1 Drive bay 2 Drive bay 3 22 Chapter 2 Installing or Replacing Components
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    install one or two power supplies in the Xserve. When two supplies are installed, they share the load. If one supply fails, the other takes over the full load. For information, see "Removing or Installing a Power Supply" on page 28. Battery The battery on the main logic board powers the system clock
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    Apple Drive Module The drive modules in the Xserve are hot-pluggable, so you can add, remove, or replace them while the Xserve is operating. A status light on the drive handle indicates when it's safe to remove a drive without risk to the information stored on it. About Drive Modules for the Xserve
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    Then pull the module out and put it in a safe place. Press the blank drive module to pop out the handle. Important: Save the blank drive module. Always keep a blank drive module in any unused drive bay to maintain proper airflow through the Xserve. Chapter 2 Installing or Replacing Components 25
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    currently in the bay is not being used by any application or being shared by the Xserve. (See the Mac OS X Server documentation for information about shared volumes.) b Unmount all volumes hosted by the drive using the Mac OS X Server command-line tools or by dragging the volume icons to the Trash
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    3 Pick up the drive module you are installing, press and release its handle to open it, and slide the module into the bay until it is firmly seated. 4 Press
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    is removed. To remove a power supply: 1 Unplug the power cord from the power supply you are removing. 2 Pull the handle to release the power supply and slide it out of the bay. WARNING: The power supplies in a running Xserve might be hot. Pull the handle to unlatch the power supply and remove it. 28
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    the handle to seat the power supply and lock it in place. Slide the power supply in and press the handle to seat it. 4 Connect the power cord to the power supply. If the Xserve is already running on a second power supply, the status light on the new supply turns green to indicate normal operation
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    memory, or other internal component and have replaced the Xserve Xserve. To open the Xserve: 1 Shut down the Xserve (see the Xserve User's Guide for help) and then wait a few moments to let the Xserve internal components cool. WARNING: Always shut down the Xserve the Xserve. Note: If you have trouble
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    at both ends of the front panel. 5 Grasp the thumbscrews and pull the Xserve forward until the safety latches engage (about halfway out of the rack). Latches Thumbscrews 6 When the safety latches engage, grip the Xserve where it emerges from the rack, press down on the latch tabs with your
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    lift it off. Unscrew the two captive thumbscrews. 8 When you're finished working inside the Xserve, replace and secure the cover, slide the Xserve back into the rack, and tighten the front thumbscrews to secure the Xserve in the rack. If the server case was locked, use the enclosure key to lock the
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    Adding Memory The Xserve has 8 memory slots. The systems come with at least 1 gigabyte (GB) of memory on two fully buffered dual inline memory modules (FB-DIMMs). To improve performance and capacity, you can install additional DIMMs for a total of up to 32 GB of memory. The 8 memory slots are
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    implemented in accordance with the JEDEC specification. To check DIMM compatibility, see the Macintosh Products Guide on Apple's website at www.apple.com/guide. You can purchase Apple-approved memory online from the Apple Store at www.apple.com/store. 34 Chapter 2 Installing or Replacing Components
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    Installation Rules You must install DIMMs in pairs, and the DIMMs in each pair must be identical. The first pair is installed in slots 1 and 2. Install the next pair in slots 3 and 4. Subsequent pairs go in slots 5 and 6, and then slots 7 and 8. (Back) 12 34 56 78 The server comes with at
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    and unplug all cables. Important: Be sure the Xserve is turned off and the power cords are unplugged before you install or remove memory. 3 Remove the Xserve from the rack and open it. For instructions, see "Opening and Closing the Xserve" on page 30. WARNING: Always wait 5 to 10 minutes for the
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    Ejectors Notch Connectors Chapter 2 Installing or Replacing Components 37
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    Installing a PCI Card The Xserve has two PCI slots:  Slot 1, which accepts full-length (9 inch) PCI-E or PCI-X cards  Slot 2, which accepts half-length (6.6 inch) PCI-E cards To install a card,
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    Xserve accepts PCI cards that meet these specifications: Slot 1  64-bit PCI-X 133 MHz cards (using a PCI-X riser)  32-bit or 64-bit 33, 66, or 100 MHz PCI or PCI-X cards with 3.3 volt universal signaling  x8 PCI-E (Express) cards using a PCI-E riser  9 inch maximum length  25 Watt maximum power
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    unplug all cables. Important: Be sure the Xserve is turned off and the power cords are unplugged before you install or remove a PCI card or riser. 2 Remove the Xserve from the rack and open it. For instructions, see "Opening and Closing the Xserve" on page 30. WARNING: Always wait 5 to 10 minutes
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    3 Loosen the two captive screws that secure the riser bracket to the back panel and gently pull the bracket and riser straight up and out of the slot. Captive screws Chapter 2 Installing or Replacing Components 41
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    4 Remove the screw on the riser bracket, and then remove the port access cover. 5 Seat the PCI card in the riser slot and replace the screw to secure the card in the riser. Screw PCI card PCI riser 42 Chapter 2 Installing or Replacing Components
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    on the main logic board and press to seat it. 7 Tighten the captive screws that secure the riser bracket to the back panel. 8 Return the Xserve to the rack and start it up. 9 Configure the card. To configure an Ethernet card, open the Network pane of System Preferences. To configure a Fibre
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    Battery The Xserve uses a CR2032 lithium coin cell battery to preserve settings such as the date and time when the system is not connected to power. If a replacement battery from an Apple-authorized service provider. The negative (-) side faces away from the power supply. 44 Chapter 2 Installing or
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    holder with the negative (-) side facing away from the power supply. 6 If you removed a PCI card, replace it. 7 Close the Xserve and return it to the rack. Important: Dispose of the old battery according to the manufacturer's instructions and your local environmental laws. See the battery disposal
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    Specifications A A Dimensions  Height: 1.73 in. (4.4 cm) (1U)  Width: 17.6 in. (44.7 cm) for mounting in standard 19-in. rack  Depth: 30 in. (76.2 cm) Weight  31.7 lb. (14.4 kg) with 2 DIMMs, 1 drive module, and 1 power supply  38.3 lb. (17.4 kg) with 8 DIMMs, 3 drive modules, and 2 power
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    1 GB, 2 GB, or 4 GB DIMMS in matching pairs for a maximum of 32 GB of SDRAM Optical Drive  Slot-loading 24x Combo drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW) or 8X dual-layer SuperDrive (DVD-R/CD-RW)  Disc dimensions supported: 12 cm (4.7 in.) PCI-X Expansion Slot 1  Accepts an x8 PCI-E (Express) or PCI-X 133 MHz card
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    available for connecting a 9-pin port to 4-pin, 6-pin, and 9-pin devices.  Output voltage range: Approximately 12 to 30 V  Output power range: Up to 15 W USB  Support for USB 2.0  Two external Universal Serial Bus (USB) Type A ports  Separate 480 megabit per second (Mbit/s) USB channel for each
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    -60 hertz (Hz)  Maximum AC line current: 8A (100-120V) or 4A (200-240V). If two power supplies are installed, they split this load. Serial Port  9-pin D connector 12345 6789  Pin signals 1: Received 7: Request to send (RTS) 8: Clear to send (CTS) 9: Ring indicator (RI) 50 Appendix A Specifications
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    is off ). Â The power cord or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damaged. Â You spill something into the case. Â The Xserve is exposed to rain or any other excessive moisture. Â The Xserve has been dropped or the case has been otherwise damaged. Â You suspect that the Xserve needs service or repair
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    you plug the Xserve into a wall socket or power strip. Â Keep these instructions handy for reference by you and others. Â Follow all instructions and warnings dealing with the Xserve. Electrical equipment may be hazardous if misused. The model of server described in this manual is certified only
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    panel controls to start up from the optical drive; for instructions, see the Xserve User's Guide on the Admin Tools disc that comes with the Xserve. You may want to take out the disc before shutting down. Power Supply The power supply in the Xserve is a high-voltage component that should not be
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    abrasives. Cleaning the Xserve Case To clean the case, do the following: 1 Turn off the computer completely and then disconnect the power plug (pull the plug, not the cord). 2 Wipe the surfaces lightly with a clean, soft cloth dampened with water. Apple and the Environment Apple
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    firm, comfortable support. The back of the chair should support your lower back (lumbar region). Follow the manufacturer's instructions for adjusting the line. Depending on the location of the display and keyboard connected to the Xserve, you may have to adjust the height of your chair so that you
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    and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction manual, may cause harmful interference with radio Apple Computer, Inc., could void the EMC compliance and negate your authority to operate the product. Industry Canada Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class A specifications
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    or performing procedures other than those specified in your equipment's manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Do not attempt , have this equipment serviced only by an Apple-authorized service provider. If you have an internal Apple CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or DVD-RAM drive in your computer,
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    or severe environmental damage. Disposal and Recycling Information Dispose of your Xserve and its battery according to your local environmental laws and guidelines. For information about Apple's recycling program, go to www.apple.com/environment. European Union The symbol above means that according
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Xserve
Setup Guide
Includes setup, expansion,
and hardware specifications
for the Xserve