Apple Xserve RAID User's Guide

This user's guide includes hardware setup and expansion, basics of using RAID, and important safety information for Xserve RAID systems

Brand: Xserve
Category: Storage devices
Document type: User Manual
Language: English
Pages: 92
File format: PDF
File size: 2.2 MB
Published: 05 June, 2012
Updated: 30 September, 2023
MD5 checksum: 268C4768EEB976DE8D71C2C477B65AEB
PDF: Apple Xserve RAID User's Guide PDF

About this manual

The Apple Xserve RAID is a high-availability, rack-mounted storage solution designed for Mac OS X environments. It features dual independent RAID controllers with up to 128 MB of RAM cache each, supporting up to 14 hot-swappable ATA-100 drive modules. The system includes dual hot-swappable power supplies and cooling modules, along with dual 2-Gb copper fibre channel ports for connectivity.

What's inside

Unpacking the System
Your System at a Glance
Guidelines for Installation
Installing the System in the Rack
Connecting Xserve RAID to a Host System
Starting Up and Turning Off the System
If the System Has a Problem
Replacing Components
RAID Overview
Planning RAID Storage

Specifications

Enclosure Height	3U (5.25 inches)
RAID Controller RAM Cache	128 MB minimum per controller
Maximum Drive Modules	14
Power Supplies	Dual hot-swappable
Cooling Modules	Dual hot-swappable
Fibre Channel Ports	Dual 2-Gb copper
Ethernet Ports	Dual
Operating System Compatibility	Mac OS X 10.2.4 or later

Frequently asked questions

How many people are required to install the system?

Two people are required to unpack, lift, or mount the Xserve RAID system in a rack.

What is the maximum number of drive modules supported?

The system supports up to 14 hot-swappable ATA-100 Apple Drive Modules.

What is the minimum RAM cache for each RAID controller?

Each of the dual independent RAID controllers has a minimum of 128 MB of RAM cache.

Is the system compatible with Windows?

The manual states compatibility with Mac OS X version 10.2.4 or later.

Download PDF (2.2 MB)