Apple Xserve (Early 2009) - Manual (Page 25)

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There are several ways to update or install server software on
the Xserve.
An Xserve without a solid-state drive comes with Mac OS X Server installed on the
drive module in drive bay 1. An Xserve with a solid-state drive comes with Mac OS X
Server installed there.
Before You Begin
If your Xserve includes an Xserve RAID Card, you might want to reconfigure your
RAID volumes using the RAID Utility application before installing Mac OS X Server.
In this case:
 If you don’t have a solid-state drive, the startup drive in bay 1 comes set up as
an enhanced JBOD volume and the other two drive modules are available for
expanding that startup volume or creating other volumes.
 If you have a solid-state drive, Mac OS X Server comes installed there, so all three
standard drive modules are available for creating RAID volumes.
WARNING: Many RAID reconfiguration activities other than expanding the existing
volume erase all data on your hard drives. Back up all critical data before setting up
RAID volumes.
For information about using RAID Utility to set up and manage RAID volumes, see the
RAID Utility User Guide at www.apple.com/xserve/resources.html.
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Updating or Installing Software
on the Xserve