Apple MAC PRO for 3X108 - Manual (Page 8)

Option Considerations
Start up the Server Diagnostics EFI located on the
Admin Tools disc Advantages:
 You can use Server Diagnostics EFI.
 You can use the same disc to test multiple
servers.
Disadvantages:
 You need network access to the server.
 You can’t save logs locally.
Install Server Diagnostics Mac OS X on a portable
storage device Advantages:
 You can use Server Diagnostics Mac OS X.
 You can use a single portable storage device to
test multiple servers.
Disadvantages:
 You need an empty volume on the portable
storage device with 10 GB of available space.
 You must install Mac OS X Server on the empty
volume.
 The portable storage device must be physically
connected to the server.
Install Server Diagnostics Mac OS X on an internal
volume Advantages:
 You can use Server Diagnostics Mac OS X.
 You don’t need physical access to the server to
run Server Diagnostics Mac OS X remotely (if
you have Apple Remote Desktop).
Disadvantages:
 You need an empty volume on the server with
10 GB of available space.
 You must install Mac OS X Server on the empty
volume.
8 Chapter 1 Overview and Requirements