Installing a device driver

A SCSI device driver is software that lets the server communicate with a particular SCSI device.

Note: If you have set up your server and connected additional devices, but not yet turned the server on, return to the section “Plugging In the Server” in Chapter 1 before installing a device driver.

To install a driver:

mStart up your server, if necessary, and drag the driver icon to the System Folder icon on your startup disk.

Any drivers needed for a SCSI device are usually on a floppy disk that comes with the device. (If no drivers come with the device, then it doesn’t need any.) You may have to restart your server to activate the driver.

Do you need to initialize a hard disk?

You need to initialize a hard disk only in the following cases:

mThe disk is new and uninitialized. Your internal hard disk and most external hard disks are initialized at the factory and do not have to be initialized again. If you are adding a new non-Apple hard disk to your server, check your owner’s manual to see if it needs to be initialized.

mYou’ve experienced repeated errors using this disk. If problems persist after you reinitialize the disk, the disk is in need of servicing.

You use the Apple Drive Setup program to initialize and name a hard disk. Apple Drive Setup is provided as part of your system software and can be found in the Utilities folder on the server’s hard disk as well as on the Workgroup Server Software CD-ROM disc. See Chapter 4, “Managing Hard Disks,” in the Workgroup Server Administrator’s Guide and the instructions for preparing a disk for use in the “Disks” topic in Macintosh Guide, available in the Guide (h) menu.

If you are using the Apple RAID Software that accompanied your Workgroup Server, you may want to use the Apple RAID Setup program to reinitialize your hard disk(s) to optimize your server’s performance. See the Apple RAID Administrator’s Guide for instructions.

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Apple 8550 technical specifications Installing a device driver, Do you need to initialize a hard disk?

8550 specifications

The Apple 8550 is a remarkable piece of technology that embodies the company’s ongoing commitment to innovation and excellence. Released as part of Apple’s strategy to enhance user experience across its devices, the 8550 chip has set new benchmarks in performance, efficiency, and capabilities.

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One of the standout characteristics of the 8550 is its advanced manufacturing process, which uses a 5-nanometer technology. This not only improves performance but also significantly enhances energy efficiency. The chip is designed to consume less power, which translates to extended battery life for devices that incorporate it. This is particularly beneficial for mobile devices, where battery longevity is a crucial aspect of user satisfaction.

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