Apple xserve raid or xserve raid sfp User Manual

 

Xserve RAID Take Apart - 
 
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 Hard Drive Module
 
Procedure
 
1. Make sure the drive being replaced is not in use by any application and that removing it will not disrupt the RAID scheme in use. 
2. Press the handle on the front of the drive module so that the handle pops out.
3. Wait for the right LED on the drive to go out. Then grasp the drive handle, and pull the  drive module out of the system.
 
Important
 
:To maintain proper air flow, do not leave a drive bay empty. If you permanently...

 

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Xserve RAID Take Apart Power Supply
 
Power Supply
 
Xserve RAID includes two redundant power supplies. When one power supply is not 
operational, the other provides power for the entire system.
 
Tools
 
No tools are required for this procedure.
 
Preliminary Steps
 
No preliminary steps are required. You can replace or install a power supply while the 
system is running; you do not need to shut down or open Xserve RAID first. 
 
Part Location 

 

Xserve RAID Take Apart - 
 
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 Power Supply
 
Procedure
 
1. For the power supply you want to replace, unplug the power cord from the power source.
2. Lift the clip that holds the power cord in place and remove the cord from the back of  the power supply. 
3. Press in the small latch on the power supply handle, and pull down to unlock it. Then  holding the handle, pull the power supply straight out the back of the system.
 
Warning:
 
 Do not reach inside the system when removing a power supply or...

 

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Xserve RAID Take Apart Cooling module
 
Cooling module
 
Xserve RAID includes two redundant cooling modules. If one cooling module is not 
operational, the other provides cooling for the entire system. 
 
Tools
 
No tools are required for this procedure.
 
Preliminary Steps
 
No preliminary steps are required. You can replace or install a cooling module while the 
system is running; you do not need to shut down or open Xserve RAID first.
 
Part Location 

 

Xserve RAID Take Apart - 
 
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 Cooling module
 
Procedure
 
1. Press apart the two latches on the back of the cooling module.
2. Holding the cooling module by the latches, pull it straight out the back of the Xserve RAID enclosure. 
 
Important:
 
 When you remove a cooling module from the system, be sure to replace it with 
a working cooling module as soon as possible to prevent the system from overheating. 

 

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Xserve RAID Take Apart Controller Module
 
Controller Module
 
Xserve RAID includes two controller modules. The top controller manages the seven drive 
modules on the system’s left side (viewed from the front of the system); the bottom 
controller manages the seven drive modules on the right. 
 
Tools
 
No tools are required for this procedure.
 
Preliminary Steps
 
You must shut down the system, using the admin or monitoring software, before removing 
or installing a controller module.
 
Part...

 

Xserve RAID Take Apart - 
 
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 Controller Module
 
Procedure
 
1. Press apart the two latches on the back of the controller module.
2. Holding the controller module by the latches, pull it straight back out of the enclosure.  

 

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Xserve RAID Take Apart Battery Module
 
Battery Module
 
Xserve RAID may include up to two optional, redundant backup battery modules, which 
protect data in the controllers’ cache in the event of a power interruption. 
The battery module consists of a battery cell, battery recharger board, battery light pipe, 
and battery cable. This procedure explains how to remove the battery module from the 
enclosure.
 
Tools
 
No tools are required for this procedure.
 
Preliminary Steps
 
No...

 

Xserve RAID Take Apart - 
 
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 Battery Module
 
Procedure
 
1. Squeeze together the two latches on the back of the battery module, and holding it by the handle, pull it straight back.
2. Remove the battery module from the Xserve RAID enclosure. 
 
Note:
 
 When  first installed, a new battery module will take several hours to charge 
completely. The system must be turned on to charge the battery.
 
Important
 
:To maintain proper air flow, do not leave a battery bay empty. If you 
permanently remove...

 

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Xserve RAID Take Apart Removing Xserve RAID from the Rack
 
Removing Xserve RAID from 
the Rack
You must remove Xserve RAID from its rack to access all parts except the hard drive, 
power supply, cooling module, controller module, processor, memory, and backup battery. 
Important: Due to the weight of the system, do not attempt to lift or move the system 
without help from another person.
Tools
The only tool required for this procedure is a Phillips screwdriver.
Preliminary Steps
See “Before...