The Apple Network Server 700/200, codenamed Shiner HE, features a 200 MHz PowerPC 604e processor, 48 MB of RAM, dual 4 GB hard drives, an 8X CD-ROM drive, and an optional 4.0 GB DDS-2 DAT drive in a rugged, easy-to-expand tower case designed so that any major component can be replaced in less than a minute.

The enclosure includes a lockable translucent front bay door, seven front-mounted, hotswappable drive bays, hot-swappable external fans, and a rear "drawer" for easy access to internal components.

Please note that the Network Server models technically are not "Macs," as they do not operate a version of the Mac OS, and instead use AIX (an IBM version of UNIX).

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Introduction Date:

October 16, 1996

Discontinued Date:

April 1, 1997

Details:

The "Introduction Date" refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The "Discontinued Date" refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended. Also see: All Macs introduced in 1996.

Processor Speed:

200 MHz

Processor Type:

PowerPC 604e

Details:

This model has a 32-bit processor and a 64-bit data path.

Processor Upgrade:

Daughtercard

FPU:

Integrated

Details:

N/A

System Bus Speed:

50 MHz

Cache Bus Speed:

N/A

Details:

N/A

ROM Type:

Macintosh ROM

ROM Size:

4 MB

Details:

N/A

L1 Cache:

64k

L2 Cache:

1 MB

Details:

N/A

RAM Type:

168-pin DIMM

Min. RAM Speed:

60 ns

Details:

Supports eight parity 60 ns 168-pin DIMMs and eight nonparity 70 ns 168-pin DIMMs.

Standard RAM:

48 MB

Maximum RAM:

1.0 GB*

Details:

*Officially, this model supports a maximum of 512 MB of RAM. However, third-parties have discovered that it actually can support 1024 MB (1.0 GB) of RAM with eight 128 MB memory modules. Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs.

Motherboard RAM:

None

RAM Slots:

8

Details:

RAM must be installed in matching pairs.

Video Card:

Dedicated*

VRAM Type:

Onboard*

Details:

*By default, this model has 1 MB of VRAM onboard and it cannot be upgraded. A PCI video card can be used, however.

Standard VRAM:

1 MB*

Maximum VRAM:

1 MB*

Details:

*By default, this model has 1 MB of VRAM soldered onboard.

Display Support:

Single Display*

Resolution Support:

N/A

Details:

N/A

2nd Display Support:

Single Display*

2nd Max. Resolution:

Variable*

Details:

*This model can support a second display with the addition of a video card. By default, it only supports a single display.

Standard Hard Drive:

4 GB x2

Int. HD Interface:

SCSI

Details:

*By default, this model is configured with dual 4 GB Fast/Wide SCSI-2 hard drives.

Standard Optical:

8X CD-ROM

Standard Disk:

1.44 MB* (Manual)

Details:

*A 4 GB DDS-2 DAT drive also was available as an option.

Standard Modem:

None

Standard Ethernet:

AAUI-15

Details:

This model has AAUI-15 Ethernet standard.

Expansion Slots:

6 PCI

Expansion Bays:

5 5.25"*

Details:

*The system has five open front-facing 5.25" drive bays with one hard drive and CD-ROM drive pre-installed. If the optional 4.0 GB DDS-2 DAT drive is installed, it occupies an additional drive bay.

Case Type:

Tower

Form Factor:

Network Server 500

Details:

N/A

Apple Order No:

M5173LL/A

Apple Subfamily:

Network Server 700

Details:

N/A

Apple Model No:

N/A

Gestalt ID:

N/A

Details:

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Battery Type:

3.6V Lithium

Battery Life:

N/A

Details:

N/A

Original Mac OS:

None (AIX 4.1.4*)

Supported Mac OS:

None (AIX 4.1.5*)

Details:

*This model was designed for use with AIX 4.1.4 (originally US$1600), but it also runs AIX 4.1.5 and Linux. It does not run the Mac OS.

Dimensions:

24.5 x 16.5 x 18.0

Avg. Weight:

84 lbs (38.1 kg)

Details:

In inches - height by width by depth, (62.2 cm x 41.9 cm x 45.72 cm)

Original Price (US):

US$19,000

Est. Current Retail:

N/A

Details:

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Video (Monitor):

1 (DB-15)

Floppy (Ext.):

None

Details:

N/A

ADB:

1

SCSI:

1 (DB-25)

Details:

N/A

Serial (Standard):

None

Serial (Geoport):

2*

Details:

*Two Geoport serial ports standard (one printer, one modem).

Modem:

None

Ethernet:

1*

Details:

*AAUI-15 Ethernet pre-installed.

S-Video Input:

None

S-Video Output:

None

Details:

N/A

Microphone:

1 (PlainTalk)

Sound In:

None*

Details:

*Single microphone sound in port.

Sound Out:

1 (16-Bit Stereo)

Headphone:

None*

Details:

*Single rear-mounted sound out port.

Security (Lock):

1

Joystick (PC):

None

Details:

N/A

Power:

1

Power Adapter:

N/A

Details:

100V-240V AC, 50-60 Hz Frequency, 425 Max Watts. Icon Credit: Apple Computer, Inc.

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