Apple Xserve User Manual

 
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Xserve
 
Xserve, Xserve (Slot Load), and Xserve (Cluster Node)
Updated: 7 May 2003 

 
© 2003 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved. 
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 General Information 
General Information
 
Overview
 
Xserve is a server designed to mount into a rack; Apple recommends that you remove the 
Xserve from the rack before replacing or installing all parts except hard drives. You can 
replace hard drives while the server is operating and still in the rack.
There are three versions of the Xserve server. To identify the versions, check the front 
panel. The original Xserve includes a tray-load optical drive on the far right...

 
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Xserve Take Apart
 General Information 
Mounting in a Rack
 
For information on mounting Xserve in a rack, see the Xserve UserÕs Guide. 
Tools
 
Many take-apart procedures do not require tools. You may, however, Þnd a medium-sized 
ßatblade and Phillips screwdriver useful, as indicated at the beginning of some 
procedures. If the server is locked, you will also need the serverÕs Allen wrench key. 
Server IdentiÞer Light/Button
 
The identiÞer light on the serverÕs front panel turns on when...

 
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 General Information 
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions
 
Follow these steps to avoid damage from ESD before working inside the server. 
1. Shut down the server.
2. If the cable management arm is not in use, unplug all external cables except the 
power cord.
3. Touch the serverÕs metal case to discharge static electricity.
4. Unplug the power cord.
5. Slide the server open, remove it from the rack, and place it on a ßat surface, preferably 
covered by an ESD mat.
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Xserve Take Apart
 Hard Drive 
Hard Drive
 
The original Xserve and Xserve (Slot Load) include four hard drive bays at the front of the 
server; Xserve (Cluster Node) includes just one drive bay.  Drives come as modules 
attached to carriers; they are removed from or installed in the server as a unit. 
Note: 
 Blank drive carriers, which may Þll some of the hard drive bays, follow the same 
take-apart procedure as hard drives. If you are replacing a blank carrier with a drive 
module, instruct...

 
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 Hard Drive 
Procedure
 
1. Make sure the drive being replaced is not in use by any application and is not being 
shared by the server. (See the Mac OS X Server documentation for information about 
shared drives.)
2. Unmount the drive (by using the command-line tools or by dragging the disk icon to 
the Trash).
3. Press the handle on the front of the drive module so that the handle pops out.
4. Wait for the upper LED on the drive to go out. Then grasp the drive handle, and...

 
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Xserve Take Apart
 Opening the Server 
Opening the Server
 
The server slides open from the front of the rack. The serverÕs top cover remains in place 
in the rack; the bottom housing (containing all internal components) should be placed on a 
sturdy, ßat surface. 
Tools
 
No tools are required for this procedure. You may, however, Þnd a Phillips screwdriver 
useful in releasing the thumb screws in step 1 below. 
Preliminary Steps
 
Before you begin this procedure, write down the serverÕs serial...

 
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 Opening the Server 
Procedure
 
1. Release the two thumb screws at the front of the server. 
Note: 
 The thumbscrews are captive and do not separate from the bottom housing.
2. Grasp the thumbscrews and slide the bottom housing forward part way to expose the 
two chassis levers.
3. While depressing both levers, pull the bottom housing all the way forward and remove 
it from the rack. Place the bottom housing on a sturdy, ßat surface and ESD mat. 

 
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Xserve Take Apart
 DIMMs 
DIMMs
 
Xserve has four memory slots. For the original Xserve, DIMMs must be PC2100 double-
data-rate (DDR) SDRAM (also known as DDR-266 DIMMs). For the Xserve (Slot Load) 
and Xserve (Cluster Node), DIMMs must be PC2700 DDR SDRAM (also known as DDR-
333 DIMMs). The DIMMs from older Macintosh computers are not compatible with Xserve. 
Tools
 
No tools are required for this procedure. 
Preliminary Steps
 
Before you begin, open the server and place the bottom housing on a...