Ports
The Xserve includes the following ports on the back panel two gigabit Ethernet ports, two FireWire 800 ports, two USB 2.0 ports, a built in mini-DVI display port, and a serial port that supports RS-232 or RS-422 connection. There is also one FireWire 400 port on the front of the Xserve. System administrators or service providers can connect a laptop computer or terminal to the serial port and then use command-line tools to change settings on the Xserve. The connection requires a serial cable...
vH Apple Drive Module
Xserve Late 2006 includes three hard drive bays on the front panel. Hard drives come as modules, known as Apple drive modules ADMs , attached to carriers they are removed from or installed in the Xserve as a unit. ADMs have been available from Apple in various capacities for all Xserve and Xserve RAID models, and in multiple interface types. Xserve G4 and Xserve RAID use parallel ATA PATA ADMs, and Xserve G5 uses serial ATA SATA ADMs. Xserve Late 2006 can use SATA ADMs, and ADMs with a new,...
l PCIX and PCIE Expansion LtiU Cards
The Xserve Late 2006 has two expansion slots Slot 1, which accepts full-length 9 inch PCI-E or PCI-X cards Slot 2, which accepts half-length 6.6 inch PCI-E cards The Xserve Late 2006 accepts expansion cards that meet these specifications Slot 1 Accepts 64-bit PCI-X 133 MHz cards using a PCI-X riser Also accepts 32-bit or 64-bit 33, 66, or 100 MHz PCI or PCI-X cards with 3.3 volt universal signaling Also accepts PCI-E x8 cards using a PCI-E riser 25 Watt maximum power consumption Accepts...
yH Processor
This procedure illustrates how to remove the right processor CPU A . The instructions are the same for removing the left processor CPU B . Note The thermal bond between the processor heat sink and the processor requires thermal grease for proper operation. Every time you remove the processor heat sink, you must replace the thermal grease. New grease and alcohol wipes for cleaning off the previous grease are included with replacement processors and logic boards. Instructions for applying the...
Procedure Ihm
1. Loosen the four screws securing the heat sink that is closest to the DIMM slots CPU A in the order indicated below. Important Each heat sink is connected to the main logic board by a small 2-pin thermal sensor cable. Be careful not to pull on the wire as you lift each heat sink enough to disconnect the cable from the main logic board. It's easier to reach the sensor connectors on the logic board if you start with the right heat sink near the DIMM slots CPU A . 2. Slowly lift the heat sink...
Take Apart
General Information 7 Apple Drive Module 9 Power Supply 12 Opening the Xserve Late 2006 Top Cover 14 Backplane-to-Logic Board I O Cable 39
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2. Pull up on either side of the airflow duct, and lift it straight up and out of the Xserve. 2. Pull up on either side of the airflow duct, and lift it straight up and out of the Xserve. Caution Try not to completely remove the screws from the airflow duct. Tiny black rubber washers hold these screws captive on the underside of the airflow duct. If the screws are completely removed, these rubber washers can easily fall into the enclosure and become When installing the airflow duct, be sure to...
Power Supply Redundancy
The Xserve supports up to two power supply modules for redundancy. There are two power supply bays in the rear of the Xserve's enclosure. You can replace or install a power supply from the back panel without removing the Xserve from the rack. If the Xserve has two power supplies, they are hot-swappable the Xserve will continue to operate using only one supply while the second is removed. For more information about removing or installing power supply modules, see Power Supply in the Take Apart...
Apple Raid Card Battery Cable
2. Disconnect the backplane-to-logic board I O cable from the Xserve RAID Card. 3. Disconnect the Xserve RAID Card battery cable from the Xserve RAID Card. 4. Release the thumbscrew that secures the Xserve RAID Card to the enclosure. Note The thumbscrew is captive you cannot remove it. 5. Shift the Xserve RAID Card toward the enclosure side, in the direction of the arrow shown, until it clears the four mushroom-shaped standoffs that hold the card in place. 6. Rotate the Xserve RAID Card up...
Part Location Pmz
2. Disconnect the backplane-to-logic board I O cable from the backplane. 3. Release the thumbscrew that secures the backplane to the enclosure. Note The thumbscrew is captive you cannot remove it. 4. Shift the backplane to the left towards the enclosure side , in the direction of the arrow shown, until it clears the four mushroom-shaped standoffs that hold the backplane in place. 5. Rotate the backplane up slightly from the logic board side as shown , and carefully pull the backplane up and...
No response to any key on keyboard
1. If the Xserve is locked, unlock it. 2. Verify that keyboard and mouse connections are secure. 3. Remove all USB devices, except the keyboard and mouse. If the keyboard operates correctly, troubleshoot the other USB devices. 4. Switch the keyboard to a different USB port. If the keyboard operates correctly, replace the logic board. You can also use System Profiler to verify USB ports. 6. Start up from the system installation disc or system restore disc that came with the Xserve. If the...
Builtin Video Display Port
Most Xserve Late 2006 configurations have built-in video support to drive many different types of displays without needing to add a PCI video card. A mini-DVI display port on the rear panel supplies the video output. An internal video mezzanine card supplies the built-in video. The video circuitry is based on an ATI RV515 graphics chipset with 64 MB of VRAM or 256 MB of VRAM in a CTO configuration . A mini-DVI to VGA display adapter such as the one shown above is included with the Xserve. The...
Part Location Huc
2. Remove the screw that attaches the top of the bezel to the server. 2. Remove the screw that attaches the top of the bezel to the server. 3. Gently pull the front bezel forward and remove it from the server. Important When removing or replacing the bezel, be careful not to put pressure on the top of the bezel over the optical drive slot. 2. Position the light pipes in the light pipe assembly into the double row of light pipe holes in the front bezel. 3. Replace the front bezel on the server,...
At startup cursor does not move with the Apple mouse
1. If the Xserve is locked, unlock it. 2. Verify that mouse and keyboard connections are secure. 3. If the mouse is connected to the keyboard, connect the mouse to one of the USB ports on the back panel instead. If the mouse works, replace the keyboard. 5. If the mouse is connected to one of the USB ports on the back panel, switch to the other USB port. If the mouse operates correctly, replace the logic board. You can also use System Profiler to verify USB ports.
HotPluggable SATA or SAS Drives
Xserve Late 2006 includes three hard drive bays at the front of the Xserve. All bays support hot-pluggable Apple Serial ATA SATA or Serial Attached SCSI SAS drive modules. In the Xserve Late 2006 , drive bays are numbered 1-3,beginning with the far left bay. The bay in which a drive is installed determines its master slave position, thereby eliminating the need for jumpers or special drive configuration. The drive installed in bay 1 is the master drive and should have the operating system...
Real Time Clock RTC Reset
The Real Time Clock RTC is a chip on the logic board that controls the date and time functions of the Xserve. If the Xserve is experiencing an issue booting, resetting the RTC may resolve it. Follow these steps to reset the RTC 1. Shut Down the Xserve, either locally or using remote commands or if the Xserve is not responding, hold the power button until it turns off . 3. Remove the battery for at least 20 seconds. 4. Reinstall the battery and wait 5 seconds, then press the power button on the...
System Management Controller SMC Reset
The System Management Controller SMC is a chip on the logic board that controls all power functions for the Xserve. If the Xserve is experiencing any power issue, resetting the SMC may resolve it. The SMC controls several functions, including Telling the Xserve when to turn on, turn off, sleep, wake, idle, and so forth Handling system resets from various commands It is also recommended that the SMC be reset on any new logic board after it is installed as part of a repair. Note that resetting...
Selecting an Alternative Startup Method from the Front Panel
You can use the Xserve's front panel controls to choose from optional startup methods that might be helpful in special circumstances. To choose an alternative startup method from the front panel 1. With the power off, hold in the system identifier button while you press the on standby button. 2. Continue to hold in the system identifier button until the top row of blue lights blinks sequencially. 3. Release the system identifier button, and then press it again repeatedly to turn on the light...
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Procedure Czm
1. Disconnect the optical drive cable from the logic board. 2. Release the two locking levers on the front panel board cable connector and disconnect the cable from the logic board. Move the cable aside so you have access to the logic board. 3. Loosen the single thumbscrew on the power distribution board and slide the board away from and out of the connector on the main logic board. Note Don't remove the power distribution board but make sure its edge connector is all the way out of the...
System shuts down intermittently
1. Verify that the rear system ID button on the back of the logic board aligns with the opening in the chassis back panel. If it does not, realign the logic board. 2. Make sure the power cord is plugged in firmly. 3. Check that the power source is turned on and the correct voltage is present. 4. Make sure the air vents are clear. 6. Check that the fan array connector is connected and the fan array is operational. 7. Check that the heat sink is properly attached to the processor. 8. Check that...
PCIX and PCIE Expansion Cards
The Xserve Late 2006 has two expansion slots Slot 1, which accepts full-length 9 inch PCI-E or PCI-X cards Slot 2, which accepts half-length 6.6 inch PCI-E cards The Xserve Late 2006 accepts PCI cards that meet these specifications Slot 1 Accepts 64-bit PCI-X 133 MHz cards using a PCI-X riser Also accepts 32-bit or 64-bit 33, 66, or 100 MHz PCI or PCI-X cards with 3.3 volt universal signaling Also accepts PCI-E x8 cards using a PCI-E riser 25 Watt maximum power consumption Accepts PCI-Express...
Diagnostic LEDs
The logic board includes three sets of LEDs to help service providers troubleshoot the Xserve System status LEDs 1 in the illustration below CPU status LEDs 2 in the illustration below EFI POST LEDs 3 in the illustration below The LEDs are located toward the rear of the logic board. You must remove the top cover of the Xserve for the diagnostic LEDs to function. Refer to the charts and information on the following pages for how to interpret the LEDs.
PowerOn Self Test POST Error Indications
A power-on self test in the Xserve s ROM automatically runs whenever the Xserve is started up after being fully shut down the test does not run if the Xserve is only restarted . If the test detects a problem, the status LED located above the power button on the front of the Xserve will flash in the following ways One short flash followed by a longer off period If the system does not have any valid memory to boot from due to 1 no FB-DIMMs detected, 2 memory initialization failure or 3 a quick...
Optical disc icon does not appear on the desktop
1. If the Xserve is locked, unlock it. 2. Check to see if the optical drive is listed in System Profiler. If it is, go to step 3. If it is not, go to step 8. 3. Verify the correct type of disc is being used. Try using a known-good disc. 4. Try cleaning the disc. It may not mount if it is dirty or scratched. 5. If there is a disc stuck in the drive, eject it by connecting a USB mouse and restarting the Xserve while holding down the mouse button. 6. Verify the firmware is the most recent version...
System Reset
The Xserve has a system reset switch on the logic board that may be used to restart the Xserve while it is powered up. This switch can be used to determine if a Xserve that won t consistently boot from a cold start has power supply issues. Follow these steps to reset the system With the Xserve powered up, press the SYS_RST switch located on the logic board to the rear of the FB-DIMM slots. If the Xserve boots after you press the SYS_RST switch, try shutting the Xserve off and restarting by...
System Status LEDs
Power supply is providing trickle power. Normally OFF only flashes during boot cycle Normal sequence indicates control has passed from EFI operations to the OS. If light stays on after boot cycle, EFI is crashing. Important The red DS9C3 LED warns that the Xserve is in sleep mode. When this LED is ON, do not remove or replace PCI expansion cards or FB-DIMMs, because the Xserve is still powered on. If the DS9C4 LED is OFF, do the following Check that the AC cord is connected to a working AC wall...