Apple NMB-003 manual If the System Has a Problem

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The system’s two power supplies each have three LEDs that indicate status. These indicators are listed in the table below.

Power Supply Condition

Green LED

Yellow LED

Red LED

 

 

 

 

No AC power to either power supply

Off

Off

Off

 

 

 

 

Power supply failure or no AC power to this

Off

Off

On

power supply

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AC power present and standby outputs on

Blinking

Off

Off

 

 

 

 

Power supply DC outputs on and OK

On

Off

Off

 

 

 

 

Current limit

On

Off

Blinking

 

 

 

 

Predictive failure

On

Blinking/on

Off

 

 

 

 

If the System Has a Problem

If you discover a problem with the Xserve RAID system, you can assess the situation and often solve the problem from a remote computer. You can use the RAID Admin application from a Mac OS X computer to see the status of several system attributes. For more information about this software and other monitoring tools, see the document “Using RAID Admin and Disk Utility” on the CD that came with your system.

If you have access to the system itself, you can use the buttons and indicator lights on the front and back panels to change the system’s status. These include

mPower (back panel): Press to turn the system on. Press and hold for 5 seconds to turn power off.

mMute (front and back panel): Press to turn off the alarm that signals an error condition. Check the management software for information about the problem; see the document “Using RAID Admin and Disk Utility” on the CD that came with your system for details.

mSystem identifier (front and back panel): This light helps you determine which system in a multiple-unit rack has a problem. The light turns on when the system has a problem; it can also be turned on manually. Press the button next to this light to turn the light off when it’s on or on when it’s off.

If you need to exchange components in the system, see Chapter 6, “Installing or Replacing Components,” on page 49 for instructions.

The Apple Support website has the latest troubleshooting information and software updates: www.apple.com/support.

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Contents User’s Guide Apple Computer, Inc Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reservedContents Installing the System Connecting Xserve RAID to a Host System and a NetworkUsing the Xserve RAID System Installing or Replacing ComponentsInstalling Xserve RAID Hardware and Software Connecting a 14-Drive System to a Host Computer or SwitchData Storage Methods RAID OverviewGlossary Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Safety, Maintenance, and ErgonomicsAbout This Guide Page Introducing Xserve RAID Unpacking the System Introducing Xserve RAID Your System at a Glance-Front Panel Indicates temperature status green is OK, red is failure Your System at a Glance-Back Panel RAIDRedundant, hot-swappable cooling module cools the system Your System at a Glance-Mounting Hardware Use this bar to fasten extenders C and D for a deep rack Page Preparing to Install Xserve RAID in a Rack Guidelines for InstallationPrecautions for Handling the System Use your leg muscles to liftLift with a smooth motion don’t jerk the load up or down Choosing the System’s Location in the RackElectrical Power Rack StabilityOperating Environment SecurityMounting Xserve RAID in a Rack Getting Ready to Install the System Determine the Position for the System in the Rack Installing the System Prepare the System for InstallationFollow the instructions in Unpacking the System on Two mounting screws for attaching the system to the rack Assemble the Brackets and ExtendersTighten the screws and then remove the template Repeat this procedure for the second bracket and extender Six short screws for assembling two brackets and extenders Secure each bolt with a washer Adjust the mounting Mounting Xserve RAID in a Rack Mount the System in the Rack Secure the System in the Rack or Cabinet Moving the Xserve RAID System System and a Network Installing the Host Bus Adapter Card in the Host System Connecting Xserve RAID to a Host System or SwitchAbout Fibre Channel Connections and Cables Connecting the System to Xserve or a Power Mac G4 Connecting Xserve RAID to a Switch or Hub Removing Cables From the Xserve RAID and Host Systems Connecting to a Network Connecting Power to the System Connecting an Uninterruptible Power Supply Plug one of the system’s power cords into the UPSFollow these steps to connect a UPS unit to the system Using the Xserve RAID System Starting Up the SystemUsing Status Lights and Other Indicators Turning Off the SystemLight manually check If the System Has a Problem Installing or Replacing an Apple Drive Module Follow these steps to install or replace a drive moduleAbout Replacing Components Security lock Replacing a Power Supply Follow these steps to replace a power supplyReplacing a Cooling Module Installing or Replacing Components Replacing a RAID Controller Module Installing or Replacing a Battery Module Obtaining Additional Replacement Components Setting Up the Xserve RAID System Installing the system in a rack or cabinetInstalling Xserve RAID Hardware and Software RAID OverviewConnecting to an Ethernet network About RAID StorageScalability for expansion of storage How RAID WorksData Storage Methods RAID 0+1 requires a minimum of four drives RAID LevelsRAID 3 requires a minimum of three drives RAID 5 requires a minimum of three drivesHardware and Software RAID What’s Next? Tools for Configuring the Xserve RAID System Planning RAID Storage For the Xserve RAID SystemRAID Controllers and Drive Modules Drive modules Controllers Xserve RAID Schemes RAID RAID 0+1System With Four Drive Modules RAID 1 Schemes RAID 3 or RAID 0+1 and RAID 10 Schemes RAID System With Seven Drive ModulesDisk Mirror Mirror Mirror Hot spare RAID 3 or 5 Hot spare RAID 3 or Disk System With 14 Drive Modules RAID 0+1 Disk Hot spare RAID 1 and RAID 3 or Disk Mirrors RAID1 Hot spare RAID RAID 30 and 50 Schemes Storage Capacities for Xserve RAID Schemes Xserve RAID Hardware Connections Connecting a Four-Drive System to a Host Computer or Switch Connecting a 14-Drive System to a Host Computer or SwitchGlossary Common RAID TermsPage RAID Controller Specifications Fibre Channel PCI Card SpecificationsSpecifications Apple Drive Module Specifications Dimensions and Operating EnvironmentEthernet Specifications UPS Interface SpecificationsPin D connector Power Supply Specifications Cooling Module SpecificationsBattery Module Optional Information Safety, Maintenance, and Ergonomics Important Safety InformationPower Supply Cleaning Your EquipmentHandling Your System Safety, Maintenance, and Ergonomics Page Complies with European Directive 89/336/EEC