This document is the user guide for Apple Xserve Diagnostics User Guide For Version 3X104 K. It provides information on the diagnostic features and usage of the Xserve server.
This guide provides an overview of the Apple Xserve Diagnostics (AXD) toolset, describing the supported hardware components and the different test configurations (EFI and Mac OS X tools). It outlines the general, storage, and network requirements needed before running any diagnostics.
The manual then details step‑by‑step procedures for setting up a NetBoot server, installing AXD tools on internal or portable volumes, and using the tools locally or remotely. Appendices list all available tests with estimated run times and descriptions.
| Supported Xserve platform | Intel‑based Xserve with Mac OS X Server 10.5 or later |
|---|---|
| EFI tools storage requirement | At least 30 MB free on a volume without Mac OS X installed |
| Mac OS X tools storage requirement | At least 7 GB free on an empty GUID‑partitioned volume |
You need a volume on the Xserve with at least 30 MB of free space and no Mac OS X or Mac OS X Server installed.
AXD can test the boot ROM, Ethernet controller, fan, hard drive, memory (including ECC), power supply, processor, sensors, USB ports, and video controller.