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Xserve (Slot Load) - Technical Specifications

Configurations

Order number

Single-processor server

M8888LL/A

Dual processor server

M8889LL/A

Cluster node

M9090LL/A

Processor

1.33GHz PowerPC G4

Dual 1.33GHz PowerPC G4

Dual 1.33GHz PowerPC G4

On-chip L2 cache

256K at 1.33GHz

256K at 1.33GHz per processor

256K at 1.33GHz per processor

L3 cache (DDR SRAM)

2MB

2MB per processor

2MB per processor

System bus

167MHz

167MHz

167MHz

Memory (PC2700 DDR SDRAM at 333MHz)

256MB

512MB

256MB

Memory expansion

Four DIMM slots supporting up to 2GB using 128MB, 256MB, or 512MB DIMMs

Hot-plug storage1

Four drive bays with independent 133MB/s buses supporting up to 720GB, using 60GB ATA/133 drives with 2MB disk cache and/or 180GB ATA/100 drives with 8MB disk cache; standard configurations come with one 60GB Apple Drive Module

One drive bay with 60GB ATA/133 Apple Drive Module

Optical drive

Slot-loading CD-ROM or optional Combo drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW)

None

Gigabit Ethernet interfaces (10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45)

One on logic board and one on card installed in PCI/AGP slot

One on logic board

PCI slots

Two 64-bit, 66MHz PCI slots and one half-length 32-bit, 66MHz combination PCI/AGP slot

Two 64-bit, 66MHz PCI slots

Ports

Back panel—two FireWire 800, two USB 1.1, one DB-9 (RS-232); front panel—one FireWire 400Back panel—two FireWire 800, two USB 1.1, one DB-9 (RS-232); front panel—one FireWire 400

Graphics

One ATI card (32MB of DDR SDRAM and VGA connector) installed in lower PCI slot; optional AGP 4X card (64MB of DDR SDRAM; DVI, VGA, and S-video connectors; dual display support) installed in PCI/AGP slot

None

Service and support

90 days of free telephone support and one-year limited warranty; optional extended service and support products

Also included

Mounting screws with M5 and 10/32-inch threads; caged nuts; cable management arm for four-post racks; agency-approved 12-foot power cable

Software

Mac OS X Server

Unlimited-Client Edition

Unlimited-Client Edition

10-Client Edition

Included services

  • File sharing: Macintosh (AFP over TCP/IP), Windows (SMB/CIFS), Internet (FTP), UNIX and Linux (NFS)

  • Printer sharing: Macintosh and UNIX (LPR/LPD), Windows (SMB/CIFS), AppleTalk PAP

  • Directory services: Open Directory (LDAPv3, NetInfo), Password Server (SASL), BSD configuration files (/etc), Kerberos v5 authentication (AFP, FTP, mail)

  • Internet: Apache web server, SSL,WebDAV, mail server (SMTP, POP, IMAP),Webmail, Java virtual machine (J2SE), JavaServer Pages, Java Servlets,WebObjects 5.2 Deployment,4 PHP, Ruby, MySQL, SOAP, XML-RPC

  • Media streaming: QuickTime Streaming Server, QuickTime Broadcaster (MPEG-4)

  • Workgroup management:Workgroup Manager, NetBoot,4 Network Install, Macintosh Manager4

  • Networking and security: BSD networking, SSH2, IP firewall, DHCP server, DNS server

  • Remote management: Server Monitor, Server Settings, Server Status, SNMPv3, Neon Software bundle, command-line tools

Included developer tools

Project Builder, Interface Builder, AppleScript Studio, PackageMaker, additional SDKs, compilers, debugging and profiling tools, sample code, and documentation

Physical Specifications

Rack support

  • Fits EIA-310-D–compliant, industry-standard 19-inch-wide racks, including four-post racks (24 inches, 26 inches, and from 29 to 36 inches deep) and two-post telco racks (center-mount brackets included)

  • Front-to-back cooling for rack enclosure

Electrical and environmental requirements

  • Line voltage: universal input (90V to 264V AC), power factor corrected

  • Maximum input current: 3.6A (90V to 132V) or 1.8A (180V to 264V)

  • Frequency: 47Hz to 63Hz, single phase

  • Output power: 345W

  • 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

  • 1.73 inches (4.4 cm) high by 17.6 inches (44.7 cm) wide by 28 inches (71.1 cm) deep

  • 26 pounds (11.8 kg); 31 pounds (14.1 kg) with four Apple Drive Modules5

Product contains electronic documentation. Backup copy of software is included. Xserve cluster configuration may require external optical drive or host system for software reinstallation.

  1. For hard drive capacity measurements, 1GB = 1 billion bytes and 1TB = 1 trillion bytes; actual formatted capacity less. Maximum capacity of 720GB achieved through use of four 180GB Apple Drive Modules. Empty drive bays contain blank modules.

  2. Specifications differ for Xserve cluster configuration. 3A

  3. 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.

  4. WebObjects Deployment, NetBoot for Mac OS 9 clients, and Macintosh Manager software not included with Xserve cluster configuration.

  5. Weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.