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Disconnecting cables from the server’s back panel – Apple Xserve G5 User Manual

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Chapter 3

Installing Your Server in a Rack

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When all cables are in place, connect each one to its intended device.

Important:

When connecting peripheral devices, be sure to allow adequate space at

the front and back of the server for proper airflow and access to the rack for servicing.

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After all connections are complete, plug the power cord into a power source.

With the server in the rack and the cables in place, you can prepare to set up the
Mac OS X Server software.

Disconnecting Cables From the Server’s Back Panel

The compact size of the Xserve G5 system may make it difficult to disconnect a cable,
such as an Ethernet network connection or a fibre channel cable, from the back panel.
If you have difficulty compressing the plastic tab on the cable’s connector, use a small
tool such as a tiny flat screwdriver to compress the tab as you pull the connector from
its socket.

Warning:

This equipment is intended to be electrically grounded. Your server is

equipped with a three-wire grounding plug—a plug that has a third (grounding)
pin. This plug fits only a grounded AC outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are
unable to insert the plug into the outlet because the outlet is not grounded,
contact a licensed electrician to replace the outlet with a properly grounded
outlet. Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding plug!

Because you are installing the server in a rack with other equipment, be certain
that the power outlet and any other equipment, such as a power strip, used with
the rack is designed to carry the electrical load of multiple devices. Check the
documentation for your rack for any special instructions.