Apple xserve サービスマニュアル

 

Xserve Take Apart

 General Information

 

For information on mounting Xserve in a rack, see the Xserve User’s Guide.

 

Many take-apart procedures do not require tools. You may, however, find a medium-sized 

flatblade and Phillips screwdriver useful, as indicated at the beginning of some 

procedures. If the server is locked, you will also need the server’s Allen wrench key.

 

The identifier light on the server’s front panel turns on when internal sensors or a systems 

administrator detects a problem with the server. (The light can also be turned on by 

pressing the identifier button.) This indicator will help you locate which server in a rack 

needs servicing. In addition, you can use the identifier button on the Xserve (Slot Load) 

and Xserve (Cluster Node) to initiate several firmware commands to the system. See 

“Entering Firmware Boot Commands From the Front Panel” in the Troubleshooting 

chapter.

 

 A duplicate identifier light/button is on the server’s back panel.

 

Be sure to write down the server’s serial number before opening it. If the server’s software 

must be set up after service is complete, the serial number will be required for login. 

 

If the server is in the locked position (the yellow security LED on the front panel is on), use 

the Allen key that came with the server to unlock it.

 

 When the lock on the server’s front panel is locked, the software ignores the 

optical drive, keyboard and mouse, and other peripherals connected to the USB and 

FireWire ports on the server.

 

You must shut down the server before replacing or installing all parts except the hard 

drives. Before shutting down, be sure to alert users that the server will be unavailable for a 

period of time.

 

 After shutting down the server, you must wait a few minutes before servicing it 

to allow internal components to cool.