Xserve: How to start up from optical media
Summary
This document explains how to start up Xserve using a local CD or DVD.
Starting up Xserve from a CD or DVD is useful when you need to:
- install the server's operating system.
- install a software component.
- isolate hardware versus software issues.
Products Affected
Xserve
Important: In order to start up the server from a CD or DVD, you must have physical access to it. You cannot do this remotely. If you need to start up Xserve using a connected keyboard, you must connect both a keyboard and monitor before beginning.
- Make sure the enclosure lock on the Xserve is in the unlocked position.
- Make sure Xserve is turned off.
- Turn on Xserve. Quickly eject the CD tray. Insert the Installation CD, and close the CD tray. Try to perform these steps as quickly as possible.
- Turn off Xserve.
- Turn on Xserve again.
- Press and hold the 'Service ID' button on the front panel of the server until it begins to start up from the CD. This may take more than 5 seconds.
- If these steps have worked, Xserve should start up from the CD, and the Installer Setup assistant should open. Follow the remaining steps only if the server did not start up in Step 5.
- Turn off Xserve, and connect a keyboard and monitor to the server.
- Turn on Xserve while holding down the 'C' key on the keyboard. Xserve should start up with the CD and the Installer Setup assistant should open.
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