Storage Device Requirements
Depending on whether you want to run AXD EFI tools, AXD Mac OS X tools, or both,
you need empty volumes either on the Xserve or on a portable storage device.
If you want to run AXD Mac OS X tools, the storage device must use the GUID Partition
Table partition scheme. If you’re running only AXD EFI tools on the storage device, you
don’t need to use the GUID Partition Table partition scheme.
Install AXD Mac OS X tools on
an internal volume
Advantages:
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Allows you to use AXD Mac OS X tools
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Don’t need physical access to Xserve to run AXD remotely (if you
have Apple Remote Desktop)
Disadvantages:
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Requires an empty volume on the Xserve with 7 GB free
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Must install Mac OS X Server on the empty volume
Install AXD Mac OS X tools on
a portable storage device
Advantages:
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Allows you to use AXD Mac OS X tools
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You can use the same portable storage device to test multiple
Xserves
Disadvantages:
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Requires an empty volume on the portable storage device with
7 GB free
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Must install Mac OS X Server on the empty volume
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Portable storage device must be physically connected to the
Xserve
Option
Considerations
Chapter 1
Overview and Requirements
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You can run both AXD tools by having two empty volumes on the same Xserve or
portable storage device. You need at least one of the following: