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Four-post brackets Two rivets on each bracket secure it to the brace and the server's cover. Four-post braces These two long U-shaped pieces support the back of the server and attach it to the rack. Two-post brackets These two short L-shaped brackets attach to the sides of the server's enclosure and to the rack. Short-rack brackets These two brackets attach the back of the server to a short rack, 24 or 26 inches deep. Mounting template This straight template helps you install the server's cover so that it is mounted at a right angle to each front post of the rack. Screws and clips for attaching brackets and braces to the rack and server cover Two sets of screws are provided; one set (English) is size10-32; the other is metric size M5. Short screws are provided for mounting the system in a two-post rack or a short fourpost rack. Some clips are also included for use with racks that do not have prethreaded holes. See "Getting Ready to Install" on page 26 for more about the mounting hardware. Chapter 1 Xserve G5 Overview 19

Section	Page
User’s Guide	1
Contents	3
Preface 7 Introducing Xserve G5	3
Chapter 1 9 Xserve G5 Overview	3
10 Your Server at a Glance—Front Panel	3
12 Your Server at a Glance—Back Panel	3
14 Your Server at a Glance—Interior	3
16 Your Cluster Node Server at a Glance	3
18 Your Server at a Glance—Mounting Hardware	3
Chapter 2 21 Preparing to Install Your Server	3
21 Guidelines for Server Installation	3
21 Choose the Server’s Position in a Rack	3
22 Electrical Power	3
23 Operating Environment	3
23 Rack Stability	3
23 Considerations for Cables	3
24 Security	3
Chapter 3 25 Installing Your Server in a Rack	3
26 Getting Ready to Install	3
27 Determine the Position for the Server in the Rack	3
28 Preparing the Server for Installation	3
32 Installing the Server in a Four-Post Rack or Cabinet	3
36 Place the Server in the Rack	3
37 Install the Cable-Management Arm and Cables	3
46 Installing the Server in a Short Four-Post Rack	3
49 Place the Server in the Rack	3
51 Installing the Server in a Two-Post (Telco) Rack	3
54 Connect Cables Directly to the Server	3
55 Disconnecting Cables From the Server’s Back Panel	3
56 Preparing the Server for Software Setup	3
Chapter 4 57 Using Your Server	3
57 Starting Up the Server	3
58 Monitoring Status Lights and Other Indicators on the Server	4
58 Working With Advanced Network Services	4
59 Setting Up a Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN)	4
59 Enabling Jumbo Ethernet Frames	4
59 Controlling Access to a Connected Keyboard and Mouse	4
60 Working With an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)	4
60 Changing the System Language	4
60 Shutting Down the System Remotely	4
61 If the Server Has a Problem	4
62 What to Do If . . .	4
63 Entering Firmware Boot Commands From the System’s Front Panel	4
Chapter 5 65 Updating or Installing Software on Xserve G5 Systems	4
65 Installing or Restoring Software on Your XserveG5System	4
66 Using a Second Xserve G5 System to Install Server Software	4
67 Starting Up From an External FireWire Optical Drive	4
68 Connecting Another Mac With the Xserve G5 System in Target Disk Mode	4
68 Installing and Restoring From a Network Server	4
Chapter 6 69 Installing or Replacing ServerComponents	4
70 Installing or Replacing an Apple Drive Module	4
72 Opening and Closing the Server	4
75 Adding Memory	4
78 Installing a PCI-X Card or PCI Card	4
79 About PCI-X Cards for the Server	4
79 Installing a PCI-X Card or PCI Card	4
83 Replacing the Battery	4
Appendix A 85 Specifications	4
85 Processor and Memory Specifications	4
85 Dimensions and Operating Environment	4
85 Optical Drive Specifications	4
85 Ethernet Specifications	4
86 FireWire Specifications	4
86 USB Specifications	4
86 Serial Port Specifications	4
87 Power Supply	4
87 Power Requirements for Devices You Can Connect	4
87 System Clock and Battery	4
Appendix B 89 Safety, Maintenance, and Ergonomics	4
89 Important Safety Information	4
90 Handling Your Computer Equipment	4
90 Protecting Your Optical Drive	5
90 Power Supply	5
91 Cleaning Your Equipment	5
91 Cleaning the Server’s Case	5
91 Apple and the Environment	5
91 For More Information	5
91 Health-Related Information About Computer Use	5
Introducing Xserve G5	7
Xserve G5 Overview	9
Your Server at a Glance—Front Panel	10
Your Server at a Glance—Back Panel	12
Your Server at a Glance—Interior	14
Your Cluster Node Server at a Glance	16
Your Server at a Glance—Mounting Hardware	18
Preparing to Install Your Server	21
Guidelines for Server Installation	21
Installing Your Server in a Rack	25
Getting Ready to Install	26
Preparing the Server for Installation	28
Installing the Server in a Four-Post Rack or Cabinet	32
Installing the Server in a Short Four-Post Rack	46
Installing the Server in a Two-Post (Telco) Rack	51
Disconnecting Cables From the Server’s Back Panel	55
Preparing the Server for Software Setup	56
Using Your Server	57
Starting Up the Server	57
Monitoring Status Lights and Other Indicators on the Server	58
Working With Advanced Network Services	58
Controlling Access to a Connected Keyboard and Mouse	59
Working With an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)	60
Changing the System Language	60
Shutting Down the System Remotely	60
If the Server Has a Problem	61
Entering Firmware Boot Commands From the System’s Front Panel	63
Updating or Installing Software on Xserve G5 Systems	65
Installing or Restoring Software on Your XserveG5System	65
Installing or Replacing ServerComponents	69
Installing or Replacing an Apple Drive Module	70
Opening and Closing the Server	72
Adding Memory	75
Installing a PCI-X Card or PCI Card	78
Specifications	85
Safety, Maintenance, and Ergonomics	89
Important Safety Information	89
Handling Your Computer Equipment	90
Protecting Your Optical Drive	90
Power Supply	90
Cleaning Your Equipment	91
Apple and the Environment	91
Health-Related Information About Computer Use	91

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Chapter 1

Xserve G5 Overview

Four-post brackets

Two rivets on each bracket secure it to the brace and the server’s cover.

Four-post braces

These two long U-shaped pieces support the back of the server and attach it to the rack.

Two-post brackets

These two short L-shaped brackets attach to the sides of the server’s enclosure and to

the rack.

Short-rack brackets

These two brackets attach the back of the server to a short rack, 24 or 26 inches deep.

Mounting template

This straight template helps you install the server’s cover so that it is mounted at a right

angle to each front post of the rack.

Screws and clips for attaching brackets and braces to the rack and server cover

Two sets of screws are provided; one set (English) is size10-32; the other is metric size M5.

Short screws are provided for mounting the system in a two-post rack or a short four-

post rack. Some clips are also included for use with racks that do not have prethreaded

holes. See “Getting Ready to Install” on page 26 for more about the mounting hardware.