Apple MB449LL/A User Guide
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Xserve User Guide Includes software configuration and problem solving information for the Xserve - Apple MB449LL/A | User Guide - Page 2
that the information in this manual is accurate. Apple is not responsible for printing or clerical errors. Apple 1 Infinite Loop Cupertino, CA 95014-2084 408-996-1010 www.apple.com Apple, the Apple logo, FireWire, Mac, Macintosh, Mac OS, and Xserve are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the - Apple MB449LL/A | User Guide - Page 3
15 Before You Shut Down the Xserve 15 Shutting Down the Xserve with a Keyboard and Display 15 Shutting Down the Xserve Remotely 16 Forcing Shutdown from the Front Panel 17 Chapter 3: Monitoring the Xserve 17 Checking the Status of Mac OS X Server Services 17 Checking the Status of the - Apple MB449LL/A | User Guide - Page 4
to Install on a Swapped Drive Module 30 Using Commands over the Serial Port to Install from the Optical Drive 31 Appendix: Troubleshooting 31 If You Don't Find a Solution 31 Problems and Solutions 33 Using Apple Xserve Diagnostics Software 34 Regulatory Compliance Information 4 Contents - Apple MB449LL/A | User Guide - Page 5
of the Xserve, and solve problems. This guide contains information you might find useful after you install the Xserve: ÂÂ An overview of Xserve features, controls, and components, in Chapter 1 ÂÂ Tips for configuring the Xserve when you start it up for the first time and instructions for routine - Apple MB449LL/A | User Guide - Page 6
, see the printed Xserve Setup Guide that comes with the Xserve. A PDF version of the guide is also available at www.apple.com/xserve/resources.html. For more information about lights-out and remote server management, see the Server Monitor onscreen help. The Apple Xserve Support website offers in - Apple MB449LL/A | User Guide - Page 7
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 - Apple MB449LL/A | User Guide - Page 8
Xserve at a Glance-Front Panel On/standby button and light Enclosure lock and status light System identifier button/light status light Drive module activity light USB 2.0 port Ethernet link light (Port 1) System activity lights Drive module bays (3) 8 Chapter 1 Xserve at a Glance - Apple MB449LL/A | User Guide - Page 9
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 yellow system identifier light flashes if a problem is detected. You can also turn it on or off manually by pressing the button - Apple MB449LL/A | User Guide - Page 10
Xserve at a Glance-Back Panel Serial console port Mini DisplayPort Expansion slot 2 Ethernet port 2 Ethernet port 1 Expansion slot identifier button/light System information tag (pullout tab) FireWire 800 ports (2) Power supply bay 1 Power supply bay 2 10 Chapter 1 Xserve at a Glance - Apple MB449LL/A | User Guide - Page 11
Guide that comes with the Xserve. Gigabit Ethernet ports 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 light flashes if a problem is detected. You can also turn it on manually by - Apple MB449LL/A | User Guide - Page 12
directory For a list of the information needed to fully configure the Xserve using Server Assistant, see Mac OS X Server: Installation and Setup X Server Install DVD (or on the server documentation website at www.apple.com/server/resources). For information about setting up a standard or workgroup - Apple MB449LL/A | User Guide - Page 13
-Out Management Port When you use the Server Monitor application to start up, shut down, or monitor an Xserve, you communicate with the lights-out management processor in the Xserve. Either of the two built-in Ethernet connectors on the Xserve can function as both a lights-out management port and - Apple MB449LL/A | User Guide - Page 14
: Server Administration at www.apple.com/server/resources. Starting Up the Xserve To start up the Xserve: mm Press the on/ Xserve in a remote location using the Server Monitor application. For information, see Server Monitor Help. Choosing a Startup Method from the Front Panel You can use the Xserve - Apple MB449LL/A | User Guide - Page 15
Preferences and stop the services. You can open these applications on the local Xserve, or use them remotely from another computer. Shutting Down the Xserve with a Keyboard and Display To shut down the Xserve using the keyboard and mouse: mm In the Finder, choose Apple () > Shut Down. Shutting Down - Apple MB449LL/A | User Guide - Page 16
shutdown options, enter man shutdown in Terminal or see Mac OS X Server: Command-Line Administration at www.apple.com/server/resources. Forcing Shutdown from the Front Panel If you can't shut down the Xserve using the standard methods, you can force it to shut down by pressing the on/standby button - Apple MB449LL/A | User Guide - Page 17
Xserve is operating normally, how to get details if the Xserve detects a problem application to check the state of individual services hosted by Mac OS X Server on an Xserve, see the Mac OS X Server documentation suite at www.apple RAID Utility User Guide (at www.apple.com/xserve/resources.html) or - Apple MB449LL/A | User Guide - Page 18
turn on the system identifier light from the Server Monitor application so you can find the Xserve in the rack. Front system identifier button/light Rear system button/light To turn the system identifier light on or off at the Xserve: mm Press the system identifier button on either the front or back - Apple MB449LL/A | User Guide - Page 19
of some components such as drive modules, network interfaces, and power supplies, just by glancing at the indicator lights on the Xserve. Overall Xserve Status On/standby button and light Enclosure lock light Indicator light On/standby (front panel) Enclosure lock Color White White pulsing Yellow - Apple MB449LL/A | User Guide - Page 20
System identifier Color Yellow, alternating between flashing and off Yellow flashing Indicates One of the following: ÂÂ The Xserve has detected an alarm condition. Open Server Monitor for information. ÂÂ The identifier light has been turned on manually using Server Monitor. The identifier light - Apple MB449LL/A | User Guide - Page 21
rear connector) Ethernet activity (on rear connector) Green Blue intermittent Port 1 activity light (blue) Indicates The cable is connected and the link is good (the Xserve can send and receive). The lower light is for port 1, the upper for port 2. The link is good (the - Apple MB449LL/A | User Guide - Page 22
detailed Xserve hardware (and software) configuration information using System Profiler. To view system details from the Finder: mm Choose Apple () Terminal or a terminal emulation application such as ZTerm running on another computer to communicate through the Xserve serial port. Configure the - Apple MB449LL/A | User Guide - Page 23
Guide that comes with the Xserve. About the Command-Line Tools For information about using command-line tools to check the status of the Xserve, see Mac OS X Server: Command-Line Administration at www.apple.com/server/resources. Controlling Physical Access to the Xserve You can use the enclosure - Apple MB449LL/A | User Guide - Page 24
each drive module ÂÂ Shut down, start up, or restart the Xserve ÂÂ Generate an Apple System Profiler report for the Xserve ÂÂ Send email alerts in response to changes in the status of the Xserve You can run Server Monitor on the Xserve or on any computer connected to the same network. Connecting to - Apple MB449LL/A | User Guide - Page 25
Server installed there. Before You Begin If your Xserve includes an Xserve RAID Card, you might want to reconfigure your RAID volumes using the RAID Utility application before installing Mac OS X Server. In this volumes, see the RAID Utility User Guide at www.apple.com/xserve/resources.html. 25 - Apple MB449LL/A | User Guide - Page 26
Downloads website at www.apple.com/support/downloads If you need to reinstall the server software, you can use any of these methods: ÂÂ Install from the Mac OS X Server Install DVD (included with the Xserve) in the Xserve optical drive. ÂÂ Install the software over the network, using a NetBoot image - Apple MB449LL/A | User Guide - Page 27
1 Using a computer with Internet access, download the updates from: www.apple.com/support/downloads 2 Copy the updates to the Xserve. Reinstalling Server Software The following sections show how to install Mac OS X Server on the Xserve: ÂÂ Using a keyboard, a display, and the Mac OS X Server Install - Apple MB449LL/A | User Guide - Page 28
Administration and Mac OS X Server: System Imaging and Software Update Administration at www.apple.com/server/resources. Using Apple Remote Desktop or Other VNC Software Apple Remote Desktop (ARD) is enabled when you start up the Xserve using the Mac OS X Server Install DVD, so you can perform the - Apple MB449LL/A | User Guide - Page 29
icon. 4 In the authentication window, enter an administrator password and click OK. The second Xserve restarts from the Install disc. 5 When installation is complete, the Server Setup application appears. Quit this application by choosing File > Quit and confirm that you want to shut down the second - Apple MB449LL/A | User Guide - Page 30
drive and a login prompt appears in the terminal window. 4 Log in as the user "root" with the password consisting of the first 8 characters of the Xserve serial number. 5 If necessary, use the diskutil tool to erase, format, or partition the drive you plan to install Mac OS X Server on. For help - Apple MB449LL/A | User Guide - Page 31
a Solution If you don't find a solution to a problem here, check the Apple support website at www.apple.com/support, the Xserve discussions at discussions.apple.com, and the late-breaking news topics in Mac OS X Server Help. Problems and Solutions If the Xserve doesn't start up Try starting up from - Apple MB449LL/A | User Guide - Page 32
the RAID Utility User Guide (at www.apple.com/xserve/resources. html) or problem with the drive. If possible, replace the drive. Check the Server Monitor application for information about the drive's status. If you can see the Xserve on the network but can't access it If the Xserve Troubleshooting - Apple MB449LL/A | User Guide - Page 33
on the Xserve. To see Apple Xserve Diagnostics Software The Xserve comes with Apple Xserve Diagnostics software that you can use to test the Xserve hardware. For information, see the Apple Xserve Diagnostics User Guide in the Documentation folder on the Admin Tools disc. Appendix Troubleshooting - Apple MB449LL/A | User Guide - Page 34
not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction manual, may cause harmful interference with radio communications. Operation of Important: Important Changes or modifications to this product not authorized by Apple Inc. could void the EMC compliance and negate your authority - Apple MB449LL/A | User Guide - Page 35
as magnifying lenses, with this product increases the potential hazard to your eyes. For your safety, 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, your computer is a Class 1 laser product - Apple MB449LL/A | User Guide - Page 36
ta den uttjänta produkten tas om hand för återvinning hjälper du till att spara naturresurser och skydda hälsa och miljö. Apple and the Environment Apple recognizes its responsibility to minimize the environmental impacts of its operations and products. More information is available on the web: www
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Xserve
User Guide
Includes software configuration
and problem solving information
for the Xserve