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Interpreting the Xserve Status Lights, Overall Xserve Status, System Identifier

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Interpreting the Xserve Status Lights You can check the overall status of the Xserve and the status 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 System Identifier Front system identifier button/light Indicates The Xserve is turned on. The Xserve is in sleep. The lock is engaged. When the enclosure is locked (the light is on), the Xserve might not recognize a keyboard, mouse, or hot-pluggable storage device, depending on a security preference. For information, see "Controlling a Keyboard and Mouse" on page 23. Rear system identifier button/light Chapter 3 Monitoring the Xserve 19

Section	Page
Xserve User Guide	1
Contents	3
Preface:  About This Guide	5
Working with Mac OS X Server	5
If You Have a Solid-State Drive	5
If You Have an Xserve RAID Card	6
For More Information	6
Chapter 1:  Xserve at a Glance	7
Xserve at a Glance—Front Panel	8
Xserve at a Glance—Back Panel	10
Chapter 2:  Starting Up the Xserve	12
Turning On the Xserve for the First Time	12
Configuring the Server Software	12
Configuring the Lights-Out Management Port	13
Local and Remote Software Setup	13
Serial Number for Remote Setup	14
Setting Up More Than One Xserve	14
Starting Up the Xserve	14
Remote Startup	14
Choosing a Startup Method from the Front Panel	14
Shutting Down the Xserve	15
Before You Shut Down the Xserve	15
Shutting Down the Xserve with a Keyboard and Display	15
Shutting Down the Xserve Remotely	15
Forcing Shutdown from the Front Panel	16
Chapter 3:  Monitoring the Xserve	17
Checking the Status of Mac OS X Server Services	17
Checking the Status of the RAID Card Battery	17
Local and Remote Monitoring	17
Identifying the Xserve in a Rack	18
Interpreting the Xserve Status Lights	19
Overall Xserve Status	19
System Identifier	19
Processor Activity	20
Drive Module Status	20
Ethernet Link Status	21
Power Supply Status	21
Getting Detailed Hardware Information	22
Using the Serial Port	22
About Terminal Emulation Software	22
Connecting to the Serial Port	23
About the Command-Line Tools	23
Controlling Physical Access to the Xserve	23
Controlling a Keyboard and Mouse	23
Monitoring the Xserve Remotely	23
Using Server Monitor	23
Connecting to the Xserve	24
Using the Command Line	24
Chapter 4:  Updating or Installing Software on the Xserve	25
Before You Begin	25
Software Update and Installation Overview	26
Choosing the Best Method	26
Getting the Latest Software Updates	26
Reinstalling Server Software	27
Using a Keyboard, a Display, and the Mac OS X Server Install DVD	27
Using a NetBoot Server to Install over the Network	28
Using Apple Remote Desktop or Other VNC Software	28
Using Screen Sharing	28
Using Another Xserve to Install on a Swapped Drive Module	29
Using Commands over the Serial Port to Install from the Optical Drive	30
Appendix:  Troubleshooting	31
If You Don’t Find a Solution	31
Problems and Solutions	31
Using Apple Xserve Diagnostics Software	33