Apple Xserve - Apple Xserve - Manual (Page 18)

The Xserve becomes unavailable whenever you use AXD tools. Before starting tests,
alert your users that the server will be unavailable.
Changing the Startup Disk in System Preferences
If Mac OS X Server starts up by default on your Xserve, you can use System Preferences
to change the startup disk. The list of startup volumes includes internal volumes and
connected portable storage device volumes.
When you change the startup disk in System Preferences, you can’t select a startup
disk with AXD EFI tools installed. To change the startup disk to the volume with
AXD EFI tools installed, change the startup disk at startup. For more information,
see “Changing the Startup Disk Temporarily at Startup” on page 19.
To change the startup disk in System Preferences:
1 Open System Preferences on the Xserve, and then select Startup Disk.
2 If the lock icon is locked, click it, and then authenticate as a system administrator.
3 Select the startup disk with the AXD tools and click Restart.
When you’re done using AXD tools, change the startup disk back to the volume you
were using previously.
Changing the Startup Disk Using the Command-Line Interface
If Mac OS X Server starts up by default on your Xserve, you can use the command-line
interface to change its startup disk. You can use the command-line interface to start
up from internal volumes and connected portable storage device volumes.
You can also change the startup disk of a remote server using the command-line
interface. Remote login must be enabled on the remote server (enabled by default).
You can enable remote login in the Sharing pane of System Preferences.
When you change the startup disk using the command-line interface, you can’t select
a startup disk with AXD EFI tools installed. To change the startup disk to the volume
with AXD EFI tools installed, change the startup disk at startup. For more information,
see “Changing the Startup Disk Temporarily at Startup” on page 19.
You’ll need to be able authenticate as the root account to change the startup disk in
the command-line interface.
Note: The Terminal commands described in this task are case-sensitive and must be
entered as shown.
18 Chapter 3 Starting Up AXD Tools