User manual APPLE XSERVE INTEL

[. . . ] Xserve User's Guide Includes software configuration and problem solving information for the Xserve K Apple Computer, Inc. © 2006 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the written consent of Apple. Your rights to the software are governed by the accompanying software license agreement. The Apple logo is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. , registered in the U. S. [. . . ] About Terminal Emulation Software You can use a terminal emulation application such as ZTerm running on another computer to communicate through the Xserve serial port. You can' t use the Terminal application that comes with Mac OS X to communicate with the serial port. You must configure the terminal or terminal emulation software to operate at:  57. 6 KB/s using 8 data bits with no parity Connecting to the Serial Port You can use a 9-pin serial null modem cable with a serial-to-USB adapter to connect a Macintosh computer to the serial port. For information about the pin assignments for the serial port connector, see the specifications appendix in the printed Xserve Setup Guide that comes with the Xserve. About the Command-Line Tools For information about using command-line tools to check the status of the Xserve, see Mac OS X Server Command-Line Administration, available at www. apple. com/server/ documentation. Controlling Physical Access to the Xserve You can use the enclosure lock on the Xserve to  Prevent removal of drive modules  Prevent opening the top cover  Disable a connected keyboard, mouse, or other USB device by setting a system preference Controlling a Keyboard and Mouse You can choose whether the enclosure lock disables a connected keyboard and mouse. To disable the keyboard and mouse: m Open System Preferences, click Security, and click the checkbox "Disable mouse and keyboard when Xserve enclosure lock is engaged. " Chapter 3 Monitoring the Xserve 19 Monitoring the Xserve Remotely You can check the status of an Xserve from a remote computer using the Server Monitor application or the command line in Terminal. Using Server Monitor The Xserve comes with the Server Monitor application. You can find Server Monitor in /Applications/Server/ and on the Admin Tools disc that comes with the Xserve. You can use Server Monitor to:  Check the current status of the Xserve and its components, including  Drive module status  Power supply status and system internal voltages  Network interface status and activity level  Temperatures of critical internal components  Cooling fan status  Review basic Xserve information such as  Uptime  Mac OS X Server version running on the Xserve  Amount and type of memory installed in each slot  Model and capacity of each drive module  Shut down, start up, or restart the Xserve  Generate an Apple System Profiler report for the Xserve  Send email alerts in response to changes in the status of the Xserve You can run Server Monitor on the Xserve or on any computer that can connect to the same network. Connecting to the Xserve To add an Intel-based Xserve to the server list in Server Monitor, you use the network address, user name, and password of the lights-out management processor in the Xserve. The lights-out management processor has its own administrator user name, password, and network settings, which you specify in the networking panes of Server Assistant or using the ipmitool command-line tool in Terminal. For information about using Server Monitor, see the Server Monitor onscreen help. Using the Command Line For information about using SSH to connect to a remote Xserve and using commandline tools to check the status of the Xserve, see Mac OS X Server Command-Line Administration, available at www. apple. com/server/documentation. 20 Chapter 3 Monitoring the Xserve 4 Updating or Installing Software on the Xserve 4 There are several ways to update or install server software on the Xserve. The Xserve comes with Mac OS X Server installed on the drive module in drive bay 1. To update the server software, you can use:  The Software Update pane of System Preferences  The softwareupdate command-line tool If you need to reinstall the server software, you can use any of these methods:  Install from the Mac OS X Server installation disc (included with the Xserve) in the Xserve optical drive.  Install the software over the network, using a NetBoot image or the Apple Software Restore (ASR) command-line tool.  Start up the Xserve from the optical drive and control installation from another computer using Apple Remote Desktop (ARD) or other VNC viewer software.  Move the drive module to another Xserve, install the software on that system, and then return the drive module.  Start up the Xserve in target disk mode and use a FireWire cable to connect a MacBook Pro, MacBook, or other Mac and install the software.  Connect a computer to the Xserve serial port and use the command line to install the server software. Choosing the Best Method For information that will help you choose the best Mac OS X Server installation and configuration method for your server environment, see the installation and setup sections of Mac OS X Server Getting Started on the Admin Tools disc that comes with the Xserve. 21 Getting the Latest Software Updates If the Xserve is connected to the Internet, you can download and install the latest software updates from Apple. If the Xserve is on a private network, you can download updates to a computer that is connected to the Internet and then copy the updates to the Xserve and install them. To check for and install updates: m Open System Preferences and click Software Update. On an Xserve without a display or keyboard: m Use Apple Remote Desktop, or use Terminal and SSH to connect to the Xserve from an administrator computer and run the softwareupdate command-line tool. For information see Mac OS X Server Command-Line Administration, available at www. apple. com/server/documentation. Reinstalling Server Software The following sections show how to install Mac OS X Server on the Xserve  Using a keyboard, display, and the Mac OS X Server installation disc  Using a NetBoot server to install over the network  Using Apple Remote Desktop or other VNC viewer software  Using another Xserve to install on a swapped drive module  Using another Mac to install on the Xserve in target disk mode  Using commands over the serial port to install from the Xserve optical drive Using a Keyboard, Display, and the Mac OS X Server Installation Disc This is a straightforward way to install Mac OS X Server on an Xserve that has a display and keyboard connected. 1 Insert the Mac OS X Server installation disc in the Xserve optical drive and double-click the install icon. [. . . ] If the hard disk is erased or Xserve software is damaged Reinstall the Mac OS X Server software. For information about installation methods, see Chapter 4. Using Apple Xserve Diagnostics Software The Xserve comes with Apple Xserve Diagnostics software that you can use to test the Xserve hardware. To learn about Apple Xserve Diagnostics, see the user's guide in the Documentation folder on the Admin Tools disc that comes with the Xserve. Appendix Troubleshooting 27 Regulatory Compliance Information FCC Compliance 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. [. . . ]