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58 working with advanced network services, 59 setting up a virtual local area network (vlan), 59 enabling jumbo ethernet frames – Apple Xserve G5 User Manual

Page 4: 60 changing the system language, 60 shutting down the system remotely, 61 if the server has a problem, 62 what to do if, 68 installing and restoring from a network server, 70 installing or replacing an apple drive module, 72 opening and closing the server

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Contents

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Monitoring Status Lights and Other Indicators
on the Server

58

Working With Advanced Network Services

59

Setting Up a Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN)

59

Enabling Jumbo Ethernet Frames

59

Controlling Access to a Connected Keyboard and Mouse

60

Working With an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)

60

Changing the System Language

60

Shutting Down the System Remotely

61

If the Server Has a Problem

62

What to Do If . . .

63

Entering Firmware Boot Commands From the System’s Front Panel

Chapter

5

65

Updating or Installing Software on Xserve G5 Systems

65

Installing or Restoring Software on Your Xserve G5 System

66

Using a Second Xserve G5 System to Install Server Software

67

Starting Up From an External FireWire Optical Drive

68

Connecting Another Mac With the Xserve G5 System in Target Disk Mode

68

Installing and Restoring From a Network Server

Chapter

6

69

Installing or Replacing Server Components

70

Installing or Replacing an Apple Drive Module

72

Opening and Closing the Server

75

Adding Memory

78

Installing a PCI-X Card or PCI Card

79

About PCI-X Cards for the Server

79

Installing a PCI-X Card or PCI Card

83

Replacing the Battery

Appendix

A

85

Specifications

85

Processor and Memory Specifications

85

Dimensions and Operating Environment

85

Optical Drive Specifications

85

Ethernet Specifications

86

FireWire Specifications

86

USB Specifications

86

Serial Port Specifications

87

Power Supply

87

Power Requirements for Devices You Can Connect

87

System Clock and Battery

Appendix

B

89

Safety, Maintenance, and Ergonomics

89

Important Safety Information

90

Handling Your Computer Equipment