Xserve: How to Connect Using Server Monitor

When To Do This

Any time you need to verify that you can remotely administer Xserve.

Before You Begin

You must have the IP address and an Admin (or root) password of the Xserve you wish to start up before performing this procedure. Note: Xserve's default password is the first 8 characters of its serial number.

Steps

1. From the Admin computer, open Server Monitor (/Applications/Utilities).
2. A list of all Xserve servers that have been previously added by Server Monitor appears.
3. Locate the Xserve you wish to administer from the list.
4. If the Xserve you wish to administer appears in the list, select it, then click the appropriate tab at the bottom of Server Monitor.
5. If the Xserve you wish to administer does not appear, then click Add Server. Type the IP address, login name, and password for the Xserve server. The server should appear in the list. If it does not appear, you may have network or hardware issues.
6. Use the tabs at the bottom of the Server Monitor window to check status of Xserve's various systems.