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Chapter 3 Monitoring the Xserve 23
Connecting to the Serial Port
You can use a 9-pin serial null modem cable with a serial-to-USB adapter or a serial
port concentrator to connect a Macintosh computer to the serial port.
For information about the pin assignments for the serial port connector, see the
specications appendix in the printed Xserve Setup Guide that comes with the Xserve.
About the Command-Line Tools
For information about using command-line tools to check the status of the Xserve, see
Mac OS X Server: Command-Line Administration at www.apple.com/server/resources.
Controlling Physical Access to the Xserve
You can use the enclosure lock on the Xserve to:
Prevent removal of drive modules Â
Prevent opening the top cover Â
Disable a connected keyboard, mouse, or other USB device by setting a system Â
preference
Controlling a Keyboard and Mouse
You can choose whether the enclosure lock disables a connected keyboard and
mouse.
To disable the keyboard and mouse:
Open System Preferences, click Security, and click the checkbox “Disable mouse and m
keyboard when Xserve enclosure lock is engaged.”
Monitoring the Xserve Remotely
You can check the status of an Xserve from a remote computer using the Server
Monitor application or the command line in Terminal.
Using Server Monitor
The Xserve comes with the Server Monitor application. You can nd Server Monitor in
/Applications/Server/ and on the Admin Tools disc. You can use Server Monitor to:
Check the current status of the Xserve and its components, including Â
Drive module status Â
Power supply status and system internal voltages Â
Network interface status and activity level Â
Temperatures of critical internal components Â
Cooling fan status Â
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