Binding Apple Xserver with XSAN 3 to AD

Have anyone had any issue binding Apple Server 10.8.5 running Xsan 3 to Active Directory?

We try to bind to an MS Exchange 2013 server and yes OD is setup.
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  • Using Xserve with Sun StorageTek Disk Array

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  • Is there an Exchange server equivalent for Apple Xserve?

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    Hi Niel,
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    Hi,
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