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Xserve - Technical Specifications
Configurations
Order no. M8627LL/A M8628LL/A
Processor 1GHz PowerPC G4 Dual 1GHz PowerPC G4
On-chip L2 cache 256K at 1GHz 256K at 1GHz per processor
L3 cache (DDR SRAM) 2MB with 4GB/s throughput 2MB per processor with 4GB/s throughput
Memory (PC2100 DDR SDRAM) 256MB 512MB
Hard disk drive1 60GB (7200 rpm) 60GB (7200 rpm)
Optical drive CD-ROM CD-ROM
PCI slots Two full-length 64-bit, 66MHz slots (one slot open) and one half-length 32-bit, 66MHz combination PCI/AGP slot
Ethernet One 10/100/1000BASE-T port onboard and one 10/100/1000BASE-T card in PCI/AGP slot
Ports Three FireWire, two USB, one DB-9, one VGA
All models include rackmounting hardware; Mac OS X Server v10.1.5 with unlimited-client license (Mac OS X Server Install CD, WebObjects Deployment CD, Macintosh Manager 2 CD, NetBoot CD, Developer Tools CD, Admin Tools CD); Apple Hardware Test CD; complete setup, learning, and reference documentation; and one-year limited warranty.
Product contains electronic documentation. Backup software is provided on CD-ROM.
Options
System software Mac OS X v10.16
Memory 512MB, 1GB, 1.5GB, 2GB
Internal storage 60GB Ultra ATA/100 Apple Drive Module (7200 rpm), 120GB Ultra ATA/100 Apple Drive Module (7200 rpm)1
Graphics ATI Radeon 8500 AGP 4X graphics card (includes AGP riser)
Other Ultra160 SCSI PCI card, Fiber Gigabit Ethernet PCI card
Technical Specifications

Storage

  • Four internal bays with independent 100MHz buses for up to 480GB of internal storage1 using hot-plug Apple Drive Modules, available in the following capacities:
    —60GB 7200-rpm Ultra ATA/100 with 2MB disk cache
    —120GB 7200-rpm Ultra ATA/100 with 2MB disk cache
  • One bay filled with 60GB 7200-rpm Apple Drive Module (standard configurations)
  • Support for reading SMART data from Apple Drive Modules for prefailure notification
  • Tray-loading 24x-speed CD-ROM drive with frontpanel eject button
  • Optional Ultra160 SCSI PCI card for connecting to external storage and backup devices

Rack support

  • Fits EIA-310-DÐcompliant industry-standard 19-inch-wide racks, including:
    —Four-post racks from 29 to 36 inches deep
    —Two-post telco racks (center-mount brackets included)
  • Mounting screws with M5 and 10/32-inch threads included
  • Cable management arm for four-post racks included
  • Front-to-back cooling for rack enclosures

Electrical requirements

  • Line voltage: Universal input (90V to 264V AC), power factor corrected
  • Frequency: 47Hz to 63Hz, single phase
  • Maximum input current: 3.6A
  • Power usage:
    —Typical continuous power: 125W (single-processor system); 175W (dual processor system)
    —Maximum continuous power: 400W
  • Agency-approved 12-foot power cable included

Environmental requirements and approvals

  • Operating temperature: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)
  • Storage temperature: -40° to 116° F (-40° to 47° C)
  • Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing
  • Maximum altitude: 10,000 feet
  • FCC Class A approved

Size and weight

  • Height: 1.73 inches (4.4 cm)
  • Width: 17.6 inches (44.7 cm) for mounting in standard 19-inch rack
  • Depth: 28 inches (71.1 cm)
  • Weight: 26 pounds (11.8 kg); 31 pounds (14.1 kg) with four Apple Drive Modules5

Mac OS X Server

  • Unlimited-Client License

Included services

  • File services: Macintosh (AFP over TCP/IP), Windows (SMB/CIFS), Internet (FTP), UNIX and Linux (NFS)
  • Printer sharing: Macintosh and UNIX (LPR/LPD), Windows (SMB/CIFS)
  • Internet and web: Apache web server, QuickTime Streaming Server, WebObjects deployment software, Mail (SMTP, POP, IMAP), WebDAV, SSL, PHP, MySQL, JavaServer Pages, Java Servlets, Perl, Mac CGI, caching web proxy
  • Networking and security: BSD networking, SSH2, IP filtering firewall, DHCP server, DNS server, SLP server
  • Workgroup management: Macintosh Manager 2, NetBoot
  • Directory services: NetInfo, LDAP

Remote monitoring and management tools

  • Server Monitor for remote monitoring of key hardware subsystems: enclosure temperature, processor temperature, blower speed, hard drives (SMART data), Ethernet links, power supply and UPS systems, enclosure security
  • Server Admin (TCP/IP)
  • Remote Setup Assistant
  • Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
  • InterMapper from Dartware
  • Secure Shell (SSH2) for secure remote login
  • Command-line tools for remote configuration and management, including installing software, running Software Update, and setting system and network preferences
  1. For hard drive capacity measurements, 1GB = 1 billion bytes and 1TB = 1 trillion bytes; actual formatted capacity less. Maximum capacity of 480GB achieved through use of four 120GB Apple Drive Modules.
  2. A separate AppleCare Premium Service and Support Plan must be purchased for each Xserve system to be covered. To qualify, your Xserve system must be within its one-year hardware warranty. Coverage ends three years after date of Xserve purchase. Actual onsite response time and availability of onsite service depend on location; see www.apple.com/support/products/premium for details. Local telephone fees may apply; telephone numbers may vary and are subject to change.
  3. Selected models.
  4. Actual rates will vary.
  5. Weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.
  6. Requires an attached display.