Apple Workgroup Server 9150/120 Manual de usuario

KAdministrator’s Guidefor the Workgroup Server 9150/120

4 Click Repair to begin testing and, if necessary, repairing the startup disk.5 When the program is finished, choose Quit from the File menu.6 Double-c

16 When you see a message reporting that the installation was successful, if you installedsoftware on the startup disk, click Restart; otherwise, clic

3 In the Installer Welcome dialog box that appears, click Continue.4 Check that the destination disk named in the dialog box is the server’s startup d

Tr y these suggestions firstIf you can’t start up from a hard disk or you don’t see the hard disk icon on thedesktop, try the following:m If the hard

4 Click Drive until the name of the disk you want to test appears at the bottom of the dialog box.5 Click Test.6 When a message tells you that testing

1 If you are repairing your startup disk, start up your server from the Workgroup ServerSoftwareCD-ROM disc; otherwise, just insert the CD-ROM disc. I

If Disk First Aid cannot correct the problemm Try repairing the disk again. Sometimes repeating the process correctsthe problem.m Use another disk rep

Important server safety instructionsFor your own safety and that of your equipment, always take the followingprecautions.Turn off the server and disco

Be sure that you always do the following: m Keep your server away from sources of liquids, such as wash basins,bathtubs, shower stalls, and so on.m Pr

m Turn off your server and all its components before connecting ordisconnecting any cables to add or remove any component. Failure to do socould serio

This guide tells you how to set up your Workgroup Server 9150/120 andconnect it to a LocalTalk or Ethernet network. The guide also providesinformation

Handling the keyboardTake care not to spill any liquid on the keyboard. If you do, turn off yourserver immediately.m If you spill liquid that is thin

Ejecting a diskFor instructions on ejecting a floppy disk, a CD-ROM disc, or a removable mediadisk, see the “Disks” topic of Macintosh Guide, available

Cleaning your equipmentFollow these general rules when cleaning the outside of your server and itscomponents:m Use a damp, soft, lint-free cloth to cl

If you have an older mouse, you may need to press the plastic ring (rather thanturn it) to disengage it.3 Turn the mouse right side up with one hand a

Health-related information about computer useMuscle soreness, eye fatigue, and other discomforts and injuries sometimesassociated with using computers

RSIs did not suddenly arise when computers were invented; tennis elbow andwriter’s cramp, for example, are two RSIs that have been with us for a longt

Arranging your officeHere are some guidelines for adjusting the furniture in your office toaccommodate your physical size and shape.m An adjustable cha

m Arrange the monitor so that the top of the screen is slightly below your eyelevel when you’re sitting at the keyboard. The best distance from your e

What about electromagnetic emissions?There has been recent public discussion of the possible health effects ofprolonged exposure to extremely low freq

When you have questions about how your system software works, look to theGuide menu for access to on-screen help. The Guide menu is identified by aque

Who should read this guideThis guide is intended for the person who sets up the server and connects it toan existing network. You should be familiar w

Learning the basicsIf you are a new Macintosh user, take a look at the Macintosh Tutorial,available in the Guide menu. The tutorial teaches you the ba

4 While holding down the mouse button, move the arrow until the words “MacintoshTutorial” are highlighted, then release the mouse button.A window appe

Getting answers in Macintosh Guide When you have a question while working with your computer, you can get theanswer by choosing Macintosh Guide from t

3 Notice the three buttons at the top of the window: Topics, Index, and Look For.Macintosh Guide gives you three ways of finding information:m Topics

2 Click “Setting Options” in the list of topics.When you click any topic area, a list of related questions appears on the rightside of the Macintosh G

Getting answers with the Index button1 In the Macintosh Guide window, click the Index button.An alphabetical list of subjects appears on the left side

4 Click the question “How do I change the background pattern?” and then click OK. Ordouble-click the question.A small window appears with instructions

2 Click the arrow button to activate the text box.3 Typesoundin the text box and then click Search.When you click Search, a list of questions related

Tips for using Macintosh GuideHere are a few tips for using Macintosh Guide effectively:m Macintosh Guide is available only when you are in the Finder

Identifying objects on the screenSometimes you’ll see an unfamiliar item on the screen and ask yourself,“What’s that?” You can get an answer by using

m Appendix B, “Getting Help,” describes how to use the various kinds of on-screen help available in the Guide menu.m Appendix C, “Special Keys on Your

Learning useful shortcutsYou can perform many tasks in the Finder more quickly if you use keyboard ormouse shortcuts. For example, instead of clicking

3 Read about the shortcuts available for the category you selected.Click the right arrow in the lower-right corner of the window to display thenext wi

Your server keyboard contains certain special keys that typewriter keyboardsdon’t have. Many of these keys allow you to give commands to the serverwit

Special keys on Apple keyboards (continued)Escape key The function of this key depends on the program you’re using.Function keys Some programs allow y

Your server produces stereo sound and provides several options for high-quality audio. When an audio device is connected to the sound input port, you

About your server’s sound portsYour server can play and record stereo sound from a variety of sources. Toprovide or reproduce stereo sound, you can co

Connecting an audio device To play or record sound with your server, you can attach a microphone, amplifier,tape recorder, or a pair of speakers. Foll

2 Open the Sound control panel and choose Sound In from the pop-up menu. The Sound control panel is in the Control Panels folder in the Apple (K) menu

Follow these steps to direct the server’s sound to an output device:1 If you want to use an external device for sound output, connect it to the sound

For on-screen help and informationThere are several valuable sources of help and information that you can viewdirectly on your server’s monitor screen

Recording an alert sound Although your server can produce stereo sound, the server records alert soundsin the same way as other Macintosh models: in 8

2 Turn off the server.3 Plug a stereo miniplug into the sound output port on the server. 4 Plug a stereo miniplug into the Audio In socket on one of t

Aaccessory kit xivactivating applications 106adaptersApple Ethernet AUI 21GeoPort Telecom 51LocalTalk 22media 17, 18connecting 18ADB port 3, 1

Ccablesconnecting and disconnecting 92Ethernet 18external speaker 124fiber optic 18keyboard 10LocalTalk 22monitor 9mouse 10SCSI 37, 43, 46thi

cover of serverremoving 28replacing 32, 44cover plate, removing 29cumulative trauma disorders (CTDs) 98custom utilities, removing 83customer supp

Ffatigue from computer use, avoiding 101fax software 51FDDI network 17fiber-optic media 18File menu, Make Alias item in 57files, backing up 59Fi

I, JiconsADB 10, 50Apple HD SC Setup 87, 89blinking question mark 14, 68disk with “X” 68GeoPort 51hard disk drive 14modem port 51network connec

Macintosh Guide windowclosing 112Huh? button 112Index button 107, 109Look For button 107, 110moving 112moving to next step in 108returning to 1

Ooffice furniture, optimal arrangement of 100on-screen documentation xivon-screen help xiv, 103Option key 118other special keys 118PPC Exchange p

The Electronic Library folder contains electronic versions of the following documents:m this book, the Administrator’s Guidem the Technical Informatio

programs (continued)Installer 78–86installing 56, 58order of installing and starting 56PC Exchange 74, 75Power Macintosh xi, 54, 73problems openi

SCSI-related applications and utilities 34SCSI Manager 34security issues 4security lock port 3, 4security lock, attaching 4, 5self-test, DAT tape

termination card (PDS) 26terminatorsEthernet 19SCSI 47testing the hard disk 87, 88thin coaxial cable 19thin coaxial network 18, 19thin coaxial t

W, X, Y, ZWorkgroup Server Electronic Library xvWorkgroup Server Read Me file xiv, 56Workgroup Server Software CD-ROM disc 77, 78creating startup

Administrator’s Guide for the Workgroup Server 9150/120 waswritten, edited, and composed on a desktop publishing systemusing Apple Macintosh computers

Where to find answersWhen you have questions about using your server, there are several places youcan look for answers.In this book Use this book to h

Setting up your server involves connecting a monitor, mouse, and keyboard,expanding your system to suit your needs, and connecting to the network.Firs

Your server at a glance The following figure shows the basic components of your WorkgroupServer 9150, assembled and connected to a network.MonitorPowe

The ports on the back of the Workgroup Server 9150 and the icons that identifythem are shown in the following figure. During setup, you’ll connect har

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Security issues The Workgroup Server 9150 lets you concentrate valuable or sensitiveinformation on one system that can be physically isolated and more

By itself, a locking cable cannot prevent unauthorized use of the server, but itcan prevent the server (and its peripheral devices if they are also se

Replacing lost keys Be sure to store the Workgroup Server 9150 keys in a safe place. Because lostkeys are difficult to replace, you may want to make d

Installing an expansion card or internal SCSI device If you purchased any expansion cards or additional internal SCSI devices foryour server, install

2 Connect the monitor’s power cord to the monitor. On some monitors, the cord is already attached.3 Plug in the monitor’s power cord. Some power cords

Connecting the monitor cableAfter you plug in the monitor’s power cord, connect the monitor cable to theserver’s monitor port. To connect the monitor

Connecting the mouse and keyboard You have a choice of several keyboards for your server. They are all connectedthe same way.1 Plug the mouse cable in

Plugging in the server To plug in the server:1 Plug the socket end of the server’s power cord into the recessed power plug (markedwith the symbol ≤) o

Turning the server on Before turning the server on, make sure it is in its upright position; theWorkgroup Server 9150 is not designed to run on its si

IMPORTANTWhen you turn the key to the “secure” position, which is markedwith a padlock icon (Ç), you set the server to start up in remote-access mode,

Communications regulation information / viiiLaser information / ixPreface About This Guide / xi1Setting Up Your S er ver / 1Your server at a glance /

5 Check to see what’s on your screen, then click the OK button to dismiss the dialog box.m If you see a system message on the desktop, as shown in the

IMPORTANTIf you need to turn off your server at any point, see “Turning theServer Off” later in this chapter. It is very important to use the correctp

Turning the server off You need to turn off the server to perform the tasks in Chapter 2, “Connectingto the Network.”mUse the mouse to choose the Shut

The Workgroup Server 9150 contains built-in hardware and software forconnecting the server to two types of networks: LocalTalk and Ethernet. Youconnec

Connecting to an Ethernet network The built-in Ethernet capabilities of your Workgroup Server 9150 allow you toconnect to any standard Ethernet networ

Connecting to thin coaxial Ethernet Follow this procedure to connect the server to an Ethernet network that usesthin coaxial cable. The hardware conne

Connecting to twisted-pair Ethernet Follow this procedure to connect the server to a network that implementsEthernet over twisted-pair cable. The hard

Connecting to other types of Ethernet The Apple Ethernet AUI Adapter is a universal adapter that lets you connect theserver to less-common types of in

Connecting to a LocalTalk network The Apple LocalTalk Locking Connector Kit DIN-8, available from your Apple-authorized dealer, lets you connect the s

IMPORTANTAfter connecting to a LocalTalk network (if you have not alsoconnected to Ethernet), each time you start up the server you’ll see a dialogbox

2Connecting to the Network / 17Connecting to an Ethernet network / 18Connecting to thin coaxial Ethernet / 19Connecting to twisted-pair Ethernet / 20C

If you need to switch the server’s network connection, follow these steps:1 Turn on the server. 2 Choose Control Panels from the Apple (K) menu and op

This chapter tells you how to expand the capabilities of your server by installingitems internally and by connecting external devices. 3 Expanding You

The following figure shows you the location of the Workgroup Server 9150’sinternal components. An external view of the server, depicting the ports tow

Installing an expansion card You can install printed circuit boards (called cards) for video and graphicsapplications, networking and communications,

3 Remove the cover from the server. Press the two latches at the rear corners of the case and lift up the back of thecover. Lift the cover toward you

4 If your expansion card has an external connector, push out the cover plate that lines upwith the slot you want to use. Press down on the clip at the

5 Touch the metal part of the power supply case inside the server to discharge static electricity. Always do this before you touch any parts or instal

6 If you are installing a PDS card, remove the termination card from the PDS slot.Remember that the processor-direct slot must always be occupied by e

8 Align the card over the expansion slot and press down firmly until the connector is seated. Note: If you are installing an expansion card that is ta

Expanding memory Additional random-access memory (RAM) can be installed in your server. TheTechnical Information booklet that came with your server de

Using server application programs / 56Setting the system time and date / 56Order of installing and starting programs / 56Setting up your server to res

Setting the SCSI ID number As discussed previously, the Workgroup Server 9150 contains two SCSIbuses: an internal bus and an external bus. The devices

For devices connected to the external bus, you can assign any number between0 and 6, provided that each device is uniquely identified.3 Locate the ID

Note: Your Workgroup Server 9150 has built-in SCSI termination, so be surethat there are no resistor packs on the drive(s) you are installing. To inst

5 Disconnect the SCSI cables from the existing drives. Connecting hard disks and other SCSI devices 37

6 Open the cable holder straps and disconnect the power cables from the drives alreadyinstalled in the server. 38 Chapter 3 / Expanding Your Server an

7 Remove the bottom two drive bracket screws (the screws closest to the cable holderstraps), then slide the drive assembly up and out of the server. C

8 If you are installing a drive in slot C, D, or E, remove the screws that hold the top bracketof the drive assembly. Note that if you are adding a dr

10 Attach the bottom of the drive to the bracket, using the four screw holes in the bracket plate.IMPORTANTBe sure to install drives in the order whic

11 Slide the drive assembly back into the server and attach the screws. CADBE42 Chapter 3 / Expanding Your Server and Connecting Other Equipment

12 Connect the power cables and the SCSI cables. Note that the lettered tags on the SCSIcables match the letters on the drive bracket. It is important

What to do if your server’s performance decreases / 82Doing a clean installation of system software / 82If there’s a problem with your CD-ROM drive so

13 Secure the power cables with the cable holder straps and the cable guide, as shown in thefollowing figure.This step is necessary in order to replac

Connecting an external SCSI device The SCSI port for connecting external devices to the server is located on theserver’s back panel. To connect a SCSI

4 Use a SCSI cable to connect the device either to the server’s SCSI port or to the lastSCSI device already in the chain. If the device is the first o

5 Make sure that only the last device in the SCSI chain has a terminator. To ensure accurate transmission of information, a terminator must be at each

Installing a device driver A device driver is software that lets the server communicate with a particularSCSI device.Note: If you have set up your ser

Connecting a printer Your server has a printer port, which you use to connect a printer to your computer.The printer port accepts either a direct cabl

Connecting a trackball or other input device Your server has an Apple Desktop Bus (ADB) port, which you use to connectthe mouse, the keyboard, and oth

To connect the microphone:mPlug the microphone’s connector into the sound input port (marked with the symbol X)on the back of the server.See “Connecti

This chapter provides important information you need to know about usingyour Workgroup Server 9150 with application programs. For instance,although yo

Getting answers with the Topics button / 107Getting answers with the Index button / 109Getting answers with the Look For button / 110Tips for using Ma

Using Power Macintosh programs Programs designed for Power Macintosh computers will provide improvedperformance for your server. However, to get the f

Using older Macintosh programsIf you experience problems using an older Macintosh program, it may beincompatible with your Power Macintosh. You may be

Using server application programsSpecific server application programs or services, such as AppleShare,AppleSearch, Apple Remote Access, or Apple RAID S

To set up your server to restart server application programs automatically:1 Create an alias for each program that you want the server to start automa

Additional capabilities for your server systemYou have the option to install two programs included with your server thatprovide new capabilities for y

You need to read this chapter only if your server includes an internal tape-backup unit.The internal 3.5-inch DDS-2 DAT drive and accompanying softwar

Compatible tapesYour internal DAT (digital audio tape) drive is compatible with MRS-qualityDDS (digital data storage) tape cassettes. MRS (Media Recog

There are two conditions that indicate the self-test has failed. If the light onthe right flashes amber, you may need to clean the tape-drive head as

Status lights Located next to the tape drive opening are two lights that inform you of thestatus of tape operations. The light on the left is the tape

Removing tape cassettes You can remove a tape cassette at any time by pressing the eject button locatedunder the tape slot on the right side. You shou

Communications regulation informationviii Communications regulation informationFCC statementThis equipment has been tested and found tocomply with the

To minimize the chance of condensation, adhere to the environmental requirementsdescribed in the Technical Information booklet and follow these genera

When you run into trouble While you’re using your server, it’s possible that you may experience aproblem such as the pointer “freezing” on the screen,

m If you were typing text and were not able to save it before the problemoccurred, you can write down the parts of the text still visible on the scree

4 If pressing the reset switch does nothing, turn off your server using the key lock switch,wait at least 10 seconds, then turn it on again. 5 If the

A disk icon with a blinking question mark appeared when you started your server. The blinking question mark indicates that your server cannot find syst

A “sad Macintosh” icon appeared and the server won’t start up. Your server cannot start up because of a problem with the system software orthe server

The server starts up from the wrong hard disk, or the hard disk icon does not appear onthe desktop. The startup disk may be slow to start up. Restart

Your server can’t read a floppy disk. If you see a message that a floppy disk is unreadable, try one of the following:m Insert the disk again—sometimes

m Restart the server with a different startup disk (such as the WorkgroupServer Software CD-ROM disc). If the mouse works, reinstall systemsoftware on

A dialog box with a “bomb” icon appears. Your system has a software problem.m Write down what you were doing when the dialog box appeared, and writedo

Laser informationYour computer is a Class 1 laser product. The following Class 1 and servicewarning labels are on the CD-ROM drive inside the computer

You experience problems using an older Macintosh program. Some older Macintosh programs are not completely compatible with thePower Macintosh computer

Normally, you see this message if you try to open a document that came fromanother computer with software that is different from yours.m Some document

When you need to reinstall system software System software is the set of programs and other files that your server uses tostart itself up, keep track o

Starting up from the CD-ROM driveYou can use the Workgroup Server Software CD-ROM disc to start up yourserver from the built-in CD-ROM drive (even if

About using the Installer program Before you use the Installer, you need to start up your server by following theinstructions in either “Starting Up F

2 Check that the destination disk indicated in the Installer is the one on which you want toinstall system software.If not, click the Switch Disk butt

Creating startup floppy disks You can create Macintosh system software floppy disks from the WorkgroupServer Software CD-ROM disc. This allows you to h

6 Click the name of a disk image, then click Open.In a few moments a message appears near the top of the window, indicatingthat the disk image has bee

What to do if your server’s performance decreasesIf you notice a decrease in your server’s speed and general performance afteradding special software

IMPORTANTDo a clean installation of system software only if you are sure it’sacceptable to remove any special control panels, extensions, or custom ut