File Extension Library


.XFB File Extension

  • Developer by: Apple
  • Category: System Files
  • Format: Binary

What are .XFB files and how to open them?

Can't open .XFB file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .XFB file.

What is a .XFB file extension?

.XFB file extension is created by Apple. .XFB has been classified as System Files. The format of .XFB file is Binary.

.XFB is Xserve RAID Firmware Binary File

Binary file utilized by Xserve RAID Admin, an application used for managing the mass storage device Xserve RAID; contains a firmware update, for the RAID controllers and co-processor; installed through the Xserve RAID admin.

Be sure to backup any data on your Xserve RAID and unmount any Xserve RAID volumes from the host systems to prevent any loss of data before applying the firmware updates. Do not quit RAID Admin at any point during the firmware updating process. At the end of the update to your Xserve RAID system, the process will automatically begin a restart of Xserve RAID.

To open the XFB file (update the firmware), select System → Update Firmware and select your XFB file you want to use for the update.

The RAID Admin application can be run on Windows and Linux operating systems by executing the .JAR file included in the installation folder.

NOTE: The Xserve RAID device was discontinued by Apple in 2008 along with the RAID Admin application.

Common XFB Filenames

firmware-1.5.1-1.51.xfb - The name of the XFB file begins with "firmware" followed by the update version.

List of all softwares that can open the Xserve RAID Firmware Binary File
Windows
Apple Xserve RAID Admin
Mac
Apple Xserve RAID Admin
Linux
Apple Xserve RAID Admin

How to fix problems with .XFB files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .XFB files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .XFB file format
  2. You need to check the .XFB file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)