Apple Xserve (Cluster Node) - Manual (Page 12)

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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 and Ethernet MAC
address (necessary to log in for software setup)
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 13 of this
booklet for additional details about the server documentation.
See “Installing or Restoring Software on Your Xserve System” on page 15 for several
suggested methods of installing or restoring software on your server.
Important Two people are required to install the server or to open the server before it is
installed in a rack.