Xserve: How to Verify the Server's IP and Hardware (MAC) Address

When/Why You Would Do This
As a first step in remote software installation, or to verify Xserve hardware and basic network connectivity.

Before You Begin
Make sure that the server you want to remotely install software on is started up from the Installation CD.

Option A (Server Assistant)

1. Open Server Assistant from Admin system.
2. Select the "Install Mac OS X Server SW" option. The "remote installation" screen should appear with a list of all Xserve servers in the subnet.
3. Select the target Xserve from the list. Important: You will need the first 8 characters of the server's serial number in order to authenticate from this screen.

Option B (Terminal)

1. Open the Terminal application (Applications/Utilities).
2. Type: cd/System/Library/ServerSetup
3. Press Return.
4. Type: ./sa_srchr 224.0.0.1
5. Press Return. The target Xserve's IP address, hardware (MAC) address, and DNS name (if applicable) should appear.