Apple Workgroup Server 8550 - Manual (Page 11)

Who should read this guide
This guide is intended for the person who sets up the server and connects it
to an existing network. You need to know some details of your existing
network in order to choose the appropriate procedures for connecting the
server to your network.
What this guide contains
Here’s a brief summary of what you’ll find in this guide:
m Chapter 1, “Setting Up Your Server,” provides a graphic overview of the
Workgroup Server 8550, and explains how to connect the monitor,
keyboard, and mouse, and how to start up your server for the first time.
m Chapter 2, “Connecting to the Network,” describes how to connect the
server to an Ethernet or LocalTalk network, and provides information
about setting up a high-performance network.
m Chapter 3, “Expanding Your Server and Connecting Other Equipment,”
describes how to install expansion cards and additional internal drives in
your server, and connect additional external devices to the server.
m Appendix A, “Safety, Maintenance, and Health Information,” suggests how
you can create a healthful and safe server environment and keep your
server equipment in good working order.
m Appendix B, “Technical Information,” contains technical specifications for
your server.
How to use this guide
Familiarize yourself with your server’s basic components. See the section “Your
Server at a Glance” in Chapter 1.
Consider security issues and placement of your server. Read the section
“Security Issues” in Chapter 1 for important information about protecting
your server from unauthorized access.
If you want to add an expansion card or internal drive to the server: Install the
card or internal device according to the instructions in Chapter 3, “Expanding
Your Server and Connecting Other Equipment.” Then return to Chapter 1 to
connect the monitor and keyboard.
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