Apple Xserve - Manual (Page 5)

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4 Remove the plastic film on the server’s cover, if present.
Summary of Hardware Installation
Installing the server in a rack involves a series of steps. These include
m unpacking the server and removing the protective faceplate from the front panel
m placing the server on a table or other flat surface and removing the top of the case
m locating and writing down the server’s hardware serial number (necessary to log in for
software setup). The serial number is on the server’s back panel.
m installing any optional internal components, such as RAM or an expansion card
m installing the top of the server’s case in a rack or cabinet (you can install Xserve in a four-
post rack or cabinet or a two-post telecommunications-style, or telco, rack)
m placing the server’s case in the rack or cabinet
m securing the server and locking the disk drives in place
m connecting the cable-management arm (four-post rack or cabinet only)
m connecting cables to the back panel and fitting them into the cable-management arm
m connecting peripheral devices to back-panel cables
m connecting a FireWire device to the front panel, if applicable
Hardware for rack installation is provided; you need a medium-sized Phillips screwdriver.
Once the hardware is installed in a rack, you can turn on the server and set up the software.
See Chapter 3, “Installing Your Server in a Rack,” in the Xserve User’s Guide for detailed
instructions on installing the server in a rack.
See “Where to Find Instructions for Xserve Hardware and Software” on page 6 of this booklet
for additional details about the server documentation.
Important
Two people are required to install the server or to open the server before it is
installed in a rack.
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