Xserve Setup Guide Includes setup, expansion, and hardware specifications for the Xserve
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Contents 5 5 6 Preface: About This Guide 7 8 9 11 20 Chapter 1: Installing the Xserve 21 22 24 28 30 33 38 43 Chapter 2: Installing or Replacing Components When You Finish Installing the Xserve For More Information Tools and Parts You’ll Need Choosing a Suitable Location Installing the Xserve Where to Go from Here Xserve at a Glance—Internal Components Installing or Replacing a Drive Module Installing or Replacing a Power Supply Opening and Closing the Xserve Adding Memory Installing a PCI Expre
9 49 50 51 51 52 52 53 Appendix B: Safety and Maintenance Important Safety Information Handling the Xserve Protecting the Optical Drive Power Supply Cleaning the Xserve Apple and the Environment Health-Related Information About Computer Use 54 Regulatory Compliance Information 4 Contents
Preface About This Guide This setup guide shows you how to install the Xserve computer in a rack and how to install or replace components inside the Xserve. This guide describes the 3rd-generation Intel-based Xserve (early 2009): ÂÂ For information about unpacking the Xserve and installing it in a rack, see Chapter 1. ÂÂ For information about installing or replacing drive modules, memory, PCI cards, power supplies, or the system battery, see Chapter 2.
If you have an Xserve RAID Card installed in your Xserve, see the RAID Utility User Guide (available at www.apple.com/xserve/resources.html) for information about setting up RAID sets and volumes. The Xserve Setup Guide, Xserve User Guide, Mac OS X Server: Getting Started, and other server guides are also available at www.apple.com/server/resources.
Installing the Xserve 1 This chapter shows you how to install the Xserve in an equipment rack. The information in this chapter will help you gather the tools you’ll need, choose a suitable location for the Xserve, and install it in a rack. When you’ve finished installing the Xserve, you’ll be referred to the Xserve User Guide for information about starting up the Xserve for the first time.
Tools and Parts You’ll Need ÂÂ A medium-size (#1) Phillips screwdriver ÂÂ The slide rails, rail extensions, and alignment tool that come with the Xserve Rails for use with racks of all depths (2) Short extensions for racks 24 to 29 inches deep (2) Long extensions for racks 29 to 36 inches deep (2) Alignment guide Enclosure key 8 Chapter 1 Installing the Xserve
Choosing a Suitable Location The Xserve is designed for rack mounting. Review the following paragraphs to be sure the location you choose satisfies the Xserve space, electrical, and environmental requirements. Rack Compatibility You can install the Xserve in any open or closed (cabinet-style) 19-inch-wide four-post rack from 24 to 36 inches deep using the rails included with the Xserve. The Xserve occupies 1.75 inches (1U) of vertical rack space.
Space Requirements Air to cool the Xserve flows from front to back. Make sure nothing blocks the openings in the front and back panels of the Xserve. When installed, the Xserve slides in and out of the rack from the front. Make sure you have at least 36 inches (1 meter) clear in front of the Xserve so you can remove it. Do not block the air flowing through the Xserve.
Operating Environment Make sure that the ambient temperature in the rack is within the limits established for the Xserve and all other equipment. For the Xserve operating temperature requirements, see Appendix A, “Specifications,” on page 45. Make sure that both the rack itself and the room where the rack is located are sufficiently ventilated to maintain the necessary temperature range. Installing the Xserve Follow these instructions to install the Xserve in an equipment rack.
Step 1: Remove the protective shipping materials 1 Remove the Xserve from its box and place it on a flat surface. 2 Remove the protective faceplate by unscrewing the thumbscrews on each side of the faceplate and lifting it off. Protective faceplate 3 Remove any plastic film covering the front or top of the Xserve. Important: Do not remove the small plastic protector in the optical drive slot. Leave this protector in place until the Xserve is secured in the rack.
Step 2: Assemble the mounting rails The Xserve comes with both short and long extensions that you combine with standard front rails to create a pair of rails that are the right depth for your rack. Short extension These pegs engage the slots in the extension. Rail Long extension mm Slide a matching rear extension onto each of the two front rails. Engage the pegs in both slots. The extension goes on the outside of the rail. This end is up. This notch should be on the bottom.
Step 3: Install the rails loosely in the rack 1 Place an assembled rail in the rack (it will support itself temporarily while you gather the fasteners). The way you fit the rail depends on the rack. ÂÂ If you have a square-hole rack, start with the rail flanges inside the posts and expand the rail between the front and rear posts until the small round guide on each flange extends through the rail. 14 Expand the rails so they fit inside the rack posts.
ÂÂ If you have a threaded-hole rack, start with the rail flanges outside the rack posts and compress the rail into position. Position the spacer over the threaded guide on the rail assembly. Compress the rails so that they fit on the outside of the rack posts. This end is up. Use either eight 10-32 or eight M5 screws (supplied), depending on which type your rack requires.
Step 4: Align and secure the rails To make sure the Xserve slides easily in and out of the rack, use the alignment guide to position the rails in the rack before you tighten the mounting screws. 1 Insert the alignment guide in the front of the rails. Insert the alignment guide into the rails and tighten all the screws.
Step 5: Slide the Xserve into the rack 1 Guide the slides on the Xserve into the channels on the rails. Important: Make sure both the left and right slides on the Xserve go inside the rail channels. If you have difficulty, set aside the Xserve and use the alignment guide to check the spacing between the rails. Optical drive protector Thumbscrews 2 Slide the Xserve into the rack until it stops. 3 Tighten the thumbscrews at each end of the front panel to secure the Xserve in the rack.
Step 6: Connect the cables 1 Connect a power cord to the power supply and secure it with the wire clip. The fan in the power supply and some system status lights come on when you connect the power cord, before you turn on the Xserve. 2 Connect the network cables. If you’re using only one Ethernet cable, connect it to port 1.
Step 7: Connect a keyboard, display, and mouse (optional) You can connect a display, keyboard, and mouse directly to the Xserve. You can also manage the Xserve without connecting a display or keyboard by using tools such as Server Admin, Server Monitor, Apple Remote Desktop, and the command line. Mini DisplayPort USB 2.0 ports (2) VGA adapter 1 Connect the keyboard to one of the USB ports on the back panel. 2 Connect the mouse to the second USB port or to the keyboard.
Where to Go from Here When you finish installing the Xserve, look in the following guides for information about starting up, configuring, and using it.
Installing or Replacing Components 2 This chapter shows how to install or replace drive modules and internal Xserve components. You can install or replace these components while the Xserve is in the rack: ÂÂ Drive module (page 24) ÂÂ Power supply (page 28) To install or replace these components, you must remove the Xserve from the rack and open it: ÂÂ Memory (page 33) ÂÂ PCI Express card (page 38) ÂÂ Battery (page 43) For a quick glance inside the Xserve, turn the page.
Xserve at a Glance—Internal Components Power supply bay 2 Power supply bay 1 Expansion slot 1 Expansion slot 2 DIMM slots Fan array Battery Rack release latch SSD (optional) 22 Drive bay 1 Chapter 2 Installing or Replacing Components Drive bay 2 Drive bay 3
Power supply bays You can install one or two power supplies in the Xserve. When two supplies are installed, they share the load. If one supply fails, the other takes over the full load. See “Installing or Replacing a Power Supply” on page 28. Expansion slots You can install a half-length (6.6 inch) PCI-E card in slot 1 and a 9 inch PCI-E card in slot 2. See “Installing a PCI Express Card” on page 38. DIMM slots You can install up to twelve error-correcting dual inline memory modules (DIMMs) in these slots.
Installing or Replacing a Drive Module If you’re not using an Xserve RAID Card, the drive modules in the Xserve are hotpluggable, so you can add, remove, or replace them while the Xserve is operating. A status light on the drive handle indicates when it’s safe to remove a drive without risk to the information stored on it. If you are using an Xserve RAID Card, you can replace a failed drive while the Xserve is operating.
If there is a blank drive module in the bay, press the handle on the front to pop it out. Then pull the module out and put it in a safe place. Press the blank drive module to pop out the handle.
Important: Save the blank drive module. Always keep a blank drive module in any unused drive bay to maintain proper airflow through the Xserve. Remove the blank drive module from the bay. If there is a drive module already in the bay: a Make sure the drive currently in the bay is not being used by any application or being shared by the Xserve. b Press the handle on the drive module so the handle pops out. c Wait for the green, upper disk status light to go off.
3 Pick up the drive module you are installing, press and release its handle to open it, and slide the module into the bay until it is firmly seated. 4 Press the handle in flush with the front panel. The disk status light turns green to indicate normal operation.
Installing or Replacing a Power Supply You can install or replace a power supply from the back panel without removing the Xserve from the rack. If the Xserve has two power supplies, they are hot-swappable; the Xserve continues to operate using only one supply while the second is removed. Important: Install power supplies with a rating of at least 750 watts. The power supplies from some earlier Xserves are rated at less than 750 watts.
To install a power supply: 1 Pull open the handle on the new power supply, press on the wire fan screen (not the handle) to slide the supply all the way into the bay, and then press the handle closed to seat the power supply and lock it in place. Fan grille Handle Attach the power cable retainer to the power supply, and clip it over the power cable to hold the cable securely in place. Push on the fan grille and not the handle when inserting the power supply.
Opening and Closing the Xserve Before you can install or replace memory, PCI cards, or the system battery, you need to shut down the Xserve, remove it from the rack, and open it. Working Safely Inside the Xserve Always touch the Xserve chassis to discharge static electricity before you handle any components inside the Xserve.
4 Loosen the thumbscrews at both ends of the front panel. 5 Grasp the thumbscrews and pull the Xserve forward until the safety latches engage (about halfway out of the rack). Latches Thumbscrews 6 When the safety latches engage, grip the Xserve where it emerges from the rack, press down on the latch tabs with your thumbs, and slide the Xserve the rest of the way out of the rack rails. Set the Xserve on a flat surface.
Important: To minimize the possibility of damage to Xserve components due to static discharge, wear an antistatic wrist strap while you work inside the Xserve. Slide the cover back and lift it off. Unscrew the two captive thumbscrews. 8 When you’re finished working inside the Xserve, replace and secure the cover, slide the Xserve back into the rack, and tighten the front thumbscrews to secure the Xserve in the rack.
Adding Memory The Xserve has 12 memory slots. The systems come with at least 3 GB of memory on three 1 GB DIMMs. To improve performance and capacity, you can install up to twelve DIMMs. You can use the following memory in the Xserve: ÂÂ 1066 MHz DDR3 ECC (Error Correcting Code) DIMMs ÂÂ 1 GB, 2 GB, or 4 GB DIMMs (optimally, 6 or 12 identical DIMMs for a dual-CPU Xserve and 3 or 6 identical DIMMs for a single-CPU Xserve) Important: Apple recommends that you use Apple-approved DIMMs.
The 12 memory slots are labeled A1 through A6 and B1 through B6, in interleaved fashion. Single-CPU systems might not have B slots.
Installation Guidelines For the best Xserve performance, install identical DIMMs as shown in the following table.
For Best Performance For the best possible performance from a dual-CPU Xserve, install six or twelve identical DIMMs in the slots shown in the table above. For a single-CPU Xserve, install three or six identical DIMMs. The Memory Slot Utility will advise you if your DIMM configuration can be improved. The utility runs automatically the first time you start up the Xserve after changing the memory configuration, or you can run it at any time from /System/ Library/CoreServices/Memory Slot Utility.
6 Repeat for additional DIMMs. Ejectors Notch Connectors 7 When you restart the Xserve, watch for the Memory Slot Utility’s evaluation of your new memory configuration.
Installing a PCI Express Card The Xserve has two PCI Express (PCI-E) slots: ÂÂ Slot 1 accepts 6.6 inch PCI-E cards ÂÂ Slot 2 accepts 9 inch PCI-E cards To install a card, you first insert it into the included riser, and then insert the riser into the slot. Both slots accept the PCI-E riser shown below. Connectors on PCI Express x16 riser About PCI Express Cards for the Xserve The Xserve accepts cards that meet these specifications: ÂÂ x16 PCI-E cards ÂÂ 6.
WARNING: Always wait 5 to 10 minutes for the Xserve to cool down before you work around the PCI-E slots. Components near the slots may be very hot.
3 Loosen the two captive screws that secure the riser bracket to the back panel and gently pull the bracket and riser straight up and out of the slot. Captive screws 4 Remove the screw on the riser bracket, and then remove the port access cover.
5 Seat the card in the riser slot and replace the screw to secure the card in the riser.
6 Align the riser with the slot on the main logic board and press to seat it. 7 Tighten the captive screws that secure the riser bracket to the back panel. 8 Return the Xserve to the rack and start it up. 9 Configure the card. To configure an Ethernet card, open the Network pane of System Preferences. To configure a Fibre Channel card, open Fibre Channel pane of System Preferences.
Replacing the Battery The Xserve uses a BR 2032 lithium coin cell battery to preserve settings such as the date and time when the system is not connected to power. If the date and time change unexpectedly or other system settings are lost, you might need to replace the battery. For best results, purchase a replacement battery from an Apple Authorized Service Provider. Captive screws (5) Airflow duct The positive (+) side faces up.
To replace the battery: 1 Shut down the Xserve and unplug all cables. Important: Be sure the Xserve is turned off and the power cords are unplugged before you replace the battery. 2 Remove the Xserve from the rack and open it. For instructions, see “Opening and Closing the Xserve” on page 30. WARNING: Always wait 5 to 10 minutes for the Xserve to cool down before you try to replace the battery. Components near the battery may be very hot. 3 Loose the captive screws in the fan airflow duct and remove it.
A Appendix Specifications Dimensions ÂÂ Height: 1.73 in. (4.4 cm) (1U) ÂÂ Width: 17.6 in. (44.7 cm) for mounting in standard 19-in. rack ÂÂ Depth: 30 in. (76.2 cm) Weight ÂÂ 32 lb. (14.5 kg) with 3 DIMMs, 1 drive module, and 1 power supply ÂÂ 39 lb. (17.
ÂÂ Integrated memory controller with three independent DDR3-1066 memory channels per processor Random-Access Memory ÂÂ 1066 MHz DDR3 ECC DIMMs (dual inline memory modules with address and data protection using error-correcting code) ÂÂ 12 DIMM slots accepting 1 GB, 2 GB, or 4 GB DIMMS Optical Drive ÂÂ Slot-loading 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD) dual-layer SuperDrive ÂÂ Disc types supported: CD–R, CD–RW, DVD–R, DVD–R DL, DVD–RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW ÂÂ Disc dimensions supported: 12 cm (4.7 in.
Ethernet ÂÂ IEEE 802.
Power Supply ÂÂ One or two 750 W power supplies ÂÂ AC line input: 100–240 V alternating current (AC), single phase, 50–60 hertz (Hz) ÂÂ Maximum AC line current: 9.5 A (100–127 V) or 5 A (200–240 V). If two power supplies are installed, they split this load.
B Appendix Safety and Maintenance Important Safety Information For your own safety and that of your equipment, always take the following precautions. Important: The only way to shut off power completely is to unplug the power cord. Make sure at least one end of the power cord is within easy reach, so you can unplug the Xserve when you need to.
ÂÂ Protect the Xserve from dampness or wet weather, such as rain and snow. ÂÂ Read all the installation instructions carefully before you plug the Xserve into a grounded electrical outlet or power strip. ÂÂ Keep these instructions handy for reference by you and others. ÂÂ Follow all instructions and warnings dealing with the Xserve. Electrical equipment may be hazardous if misused.
ÂÂ Take care not to spill any food or liquid on the Xserve or other components. If you do, turn off the Xserve immediately and unplug it before cleaning up the spill. Arrange for an Apple Authorized Service Provider to inspect or repair the Xserve. ÂÂ Protect the Xserve and its components from direct sunlight and rain or other moisture. ÂÂ Keep all ventilation openings clear and unobstructed. Without proper air circulation, components can overheat, causing damage or unreliable operation.
Cleaning the Xserve Follow these recommendations when cleaning the outside of the Xserve: ÂÂ Use a damp, soft, lint-free cloth to clean the exterior. Avoid getting moisture in any openings. ÂÂ Don’t use aerosol sprays, solvents, or abrasives. Cleaning the Xserve Case To clean the case: 1 Turn off the computer completely and then disconnect the power plug (pull the plug, not the cord). 2 Wipe the surfaces lightly with a clean, soft cloth dampened with water.
Health-Related Information About Computer Use In most instances, you’ll probably set up and administer the Xserve from a remote location, such as an administrator computer on the same network. If you work at the server rack for extended periods, be sure to follow these guidelines for avoiding muscle soreness, eye fatigue, or other discomfort associated with computer use: ÂÂ If feasible in the server location, use an adjustable chair that provides firm, comfortable support.
Regulatory Compliance Information FCC Compliance Statement Industry Canada Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
Taiwan Class A Warning Korea Class A Warning Do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet containing the laser. The laser beam used in this product is harmful to the eyes. The use of optical instruments, such 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.
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