Apple xserve 1.0.1 User Manual

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Contents

Preface
Introducing Xserve 7

Xserve Overview 9

Your Server at a Glance—Front Panel 10

Your Server at a Glance—Back Panel 12

Your Server at a Glance—Interior 14

Your Server at a Glance—Mounting Hardware 16

Preparing to Install Your Server 19

Guidelines for Server Installation 19

Choose the Server’s Position in a Rack 19

Electrical Power 20

Operating Environment 21

Rack Stability 21

Considerations for Cables 21

Installing Your Server in a Rack 23

Getting Ready to Install 24

Determine the Position for the Server in the Rack 24

Preparing the Server for Installation 25

Installing the Server in a Four-Post Rack or Cabinet 29

Place the Server in the Rack 34

Install the Cable-Management Arm and Cables 35

Installing the Server in a Short Four-Post Rack 42

Place the Server in the Rack 45