Apple xserve 1.0.1 User Manual

 

Installing Your Server in a Rack

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Some racks have marks at regular intervals (such as 1U) to aid in positioning a server; others 
may provide a template to help place the server in the rack. If your rack does not have such 
aids, measure or count holes from an established point.

The distance between holes may vary somewhat on racks made by different manufacturers.

2

Use the mounting template or a straightedge to mark the same spot on the other side of the 
rack.

You can put a pencil mark or a piece of tape on each side of the rack to mark the correct spot.

For a four-post rack, measure and mark the posts at the front and back.

3

To verify that the position is correct, measure 1.75 inches (the server’s height) down from 
the hole you’ve marked on the rack. 

You measure downward because you’ll attach the cover of the server’s enclosure to the rack, 
then slide the server into it.

Preparing the Server for Installation

If possible, work with another person as you prepare and install the server in a rack.

Follow these steps to prepare the server hardware for installation.

1

Unpack the server from its box and place it on the table.

Follow the instructions in the booklet Quick Start for Xserve to unpack the server.

2

At the back of the server, write down the serial number from the server’s back panel.

You will need the server’s serial number to log in when you first set up the server software.

Identify the
appropriate holes
in all mounting posts
before you install the
server so that it is
mounted level.