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3 Software Setup Instructions
This chapter gives instructions for performing a basic remote setup and a basic local setup. If
you plan to partition your server’s hard disks, you can refer to the flowcharts at the end of
each section to show you the order of the tasks you need to perform. You’ll find more detail
for some of the advanced setup tasks in the chapters that follow.
Note: If you plan to set up a RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) system, you
need to use Disk Utility while the server is started up from the hard drive, not from a CD.
Two local setup options are:
m Install Mac OS X Server first on a hard disk in your Xserve and then use Disk Utility locally
on the server to set up a RAID system on the remaining hard disks.
m Start up your server from an external FireWire hard disk with Mac OS X installed and use
Disk Utility to set up a RAID system on the hard disks installed in your server.
After performing a remote or local setup, turn to “Additional Setup Tasks” on page 26 and
follow the steps there.
Basic Remote Setup Instructions
These steps describe the installation and setup process for a basic remote setup. The flowchart
on page 22 illustrates the task flow for both a basic remote setup and an advanced setup
including partitioning drives. Refer to the flowchart during your setup, to keep you on track.
Step 1: Start the server
Press the power button on the server to start up from the hard disk with factory-installed
Mac OS X Server software.
To start up from the Mac OS X Server CD:
1 Press and hold the system identifier button while you press the power button.
2 Continue to hold the system identifier button until the system identifier light flashes and
the CD tray opens.
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