User’s Guide
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Contents
Using the Xserve RAID System
Installing the System
Connecting Xserve RAID to a Host System and a Network
Installing or Replacing Components
Data Storage Methods
Installing Xserve RAID Hardware and Software
Connecting a 14-Drive System to a Host Computer or Switch
RAID Overview
Glossary Appendix a Specifications
Appendix B Safety, Maintenance, and Ergonomics
About This Guide
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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
RAID
Redundant, 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
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Precautions for Handling the System
Preparing to Install Xserve RAID in a Rack
Guidelines for Installation
Use your leg muscles to lift
Lift with a smooth motion don’t jerk the load up or down
Choosing the System’s Location in the Rack
Electrical Power
Rack Stability
Operating Environment
Security
Mounting 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 Installation
Follow the instructions in Unpacking the System on
Two mounting screws for attaching the system to the rack
Assemble the Brackets and Extenders
Tighten 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 Switch
About 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 UPS
Follow these steps to connect a UPS unit to the system
Using the Xserve RAID System
Starting Up the System
Using Status Lights and Other Indicators
Turning Off the System
Light manually check
If the System Has a Problem
Installing or Replacing an Apple Drive Module
Follow these steps to install or replace a drive module
About Replacing Components
Security lock
Replacing a Power Supply
Follow these steps to replace a power supply
Replacing a Cooling Module
Installing or Replacing Components
Replacing a RAID Controller Module
Installing or Replacing a Battery Module
Obtaining Additional Replacement Components
Installing Xserve RAID Hardware and Software
Setting Up the Xserve RAID System
Installing the system in a rack or cabinet
RAID Overview
Scalability for expansion of storage
Connecting to an Ethernet network
About RAID Storage
How RAID Works
Data Storage Methods
RAID 0+1 requires a minimum of four drives
RAID Levels
RAID 3 requires a minimum of three drives
RAID 5 requires a minimum of three drives
Hardware and Software RAID
What’s Next?
Tools for Configuring the Xserve RAID System
Planning RAID Storage For the Xserve RAID System
RAID Controllers and Drive Modules
Drive modules Controllers
Xserve RAID Schemes
RAID RAID 0+1
System With Four Drive Modules
RAID 1 Schemes
RAID 3 or
RAID 0+1 and RAID 10 Schemes
RAID
System With Seven Drive Modules
Disk 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 Switch
Glossary
Common RAID Terms
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RAID Controller Specifications
Fibre Channel PCI Card Specifications
Specifications
Ethernet Specifications
Apple Drive Module Specifications
Dimensions and Operating Environment
UPS Interface Specifications
Pin D connector
Power Supply Specifications
Cooling Module Specifications
Battery Module Optional Information
Safety, Maintenance, and Ergonomics
Important Safety Information
Power Supply
Cleaning Your Equipment
Handling Your System
Safety, Maintenance, and Ergonomics
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