Apple Xserve G4/1.0 Specs (M8627LL/A)
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The Apple Xserve G4/1.0 features a 1.0 GHz PowerPC 7455 (G4) processor with the AltiVec "Velocity Engine" vector processing unit, 256k "on chip" level 2 cache and 2 MB "backside" level 3 cache, 256 MB of PC2100 DDR SDRAM, a 60 GB (7200 RPM) Ultra ATA/100 hard drive, a 24X CD-ROM drive, an ATI PCI graphics card with 32 MB of DDR SDRAM (an ATI Radeon 8500 AGP 4X graphics card with 64 MB of DDR SDRAM was available as an optional configuration), and dual 10/100/1000Base-T (Gigabit) Ethernet.
The Xserve is designed for network intensive use and occupies 1U of an industry-standard 19" rack, the first Apple product ever designed to be rack-mounted. The Xserve also was the first Apple product to use DDR SDRAM, Ultra ATA/100 drives (four hot swappable "Apple Drive Modules" -- each running on its own Ultra ATA/100 bus), and dual Gigabit Ethernet. The Xserve has two full length 66 MHz, 64-bit PCI slots and one half-length 66 MHz, 32-bit combination PCI/4X AGP slot. In the default configuration, the lower 64-bit PCI slot is occupied by the video card and the 32-bit combination PCI/AGP slot is occupied by a Gigabit Ethernet card.
The Xserve shipped with an unlimited user version of MacOS X Server 10.1.5 and custom server monitoring software pre-installed. Custom configurations also were available.
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| Introduction Date: |
May 14, 2002 |
Discontinued Date: |
February 10, 2003 |
| 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. |
| Processor Type: |
PowerPC 7455 (G4) |
Processor Speed: |
1.0 GHz |
| Details: |
The PowerPC G4 includes the AltiVec "Velocity Engine" vector processor. Apple also advertised that the Xserve provides "full 128-bit internal memory data paths". |
| Processor Upgrade: |
N/A |
FPU: |
Integrated |
| System Bus Speed: |
133 MHz |
Cache Bus Speed: |
1.0 GHz (Built-in*) |
| Details: |
*The Xserve has a 256k "on chip" level 2 cache that runs at processor speed and 2 MB of DDR SDRAM level 3 cache "with up to 4 GB/s throughput". |
| ROM/Firmware Type: |
Open Firmware |
ROM/Firmware Size: |
1 MB |
| Details: |
The Boot ROM is roughly 1 MB, other instructions are loaded into RAM. |
| L1 Cache: |
64k |
L2/L3 Cache: |
256k (on chip), 2 MB |
| Details: |
Includes a 256k "on chip" level 2 cache that runs at processor speed and a 2 MB level 3 cache (DDR SDRAM) with "with up to 4 GB/s throughput". |
| RAM Type: |
PC2100 DDR SDRAM |
Min. RAM Speed: |
266 MHz |
| Details: |
Uses "266 MHz PC2100 DDR SDRAM with up to 2.1 GB/s throughput". |
| Standard RAM: |
256 MB |
Maximum RAM: |
2 GB |
| Details: |
Site sponsor Other World Computing sells Xserve memory, as well as hard drives and other upgrades. |
| Motherboard RAM: |
None |
RAM Slots: |
4 |
| Details: |
Apple reports that the system has "four DIMM slots supporting up to 2 GB of DDR SDRAM" using 64-bit-wide 512 MB memory modules. |
| Video Card: |
ATI PCI* |
VRAM Type: |
DDR SDRAM |
| Details: |
By default, this model is configured with an unspecified "ATI PCI graphics card with 32 MB of DDR SDRAM and a VGA connector; with support for 33 MHz or 66 MHz operation."
At the time of purchase, it also could be configured with an ATI Radeon 8500 AGP 4X graphics card with 64 MB of DDR SDRAM. The ATI Radeon 8500 has "DVI, VGA, and S-video connectors" and provides "dual display support, support for digital and analog resolutions up to 2048 by 1536". |
| Standard VRAM: |
32 MB |
Maximum VRAM: |
32 MB* |
| Details: |
*This model could be configured with an ATI Radeon 8500 with 64 MB of DDR SDRAM at the time of purchase. |
| Display Support: |
N/A |
Resolution Support: |
N/A |
| 2nd Display Support: |
None* |
2nd Max. Resolution: |
None* |
| Details: |
*Single display supported in default configuration. If configured with the optional ATI Radeon 8500 AGP 4X graphics card, the Xserve offers "dual display support, support for digital and analog resolutions up to 2048 by 1536". |
| Standard Hard Drive: |
60 GB (7200 RPM) |
Int. HD Interface: |
Ultra ATA/100 |
| Details: |
In the default configuration, this model has one 60 GB 7200 RPM hard drive with 2 MB disk cache. It supports four "hot plug" hard drives (Apple Drive Modules) each on an independent 100 MHz Ultra ATA/100 bus. Apple reported that the system formally supports "up to 480 GB of internal storage" using four 120 GB Apple Drive Modules. |
| Standard Optical: |
24X CD-ROM |
Standard Disk: |
None |
| Details: |
This Xserve has a 24X tray-load CD-ROM drive. |
| Standard Modem: |
None |
Standard Ethernet: |
Gigabit (x2) |
| Details: |
In the default configuration, this system has one Gigabit Ethernet port onboard and another Gigabit Ethernet port on a card installed in the half-length 32-bit PCI/AGP combination slot. |
| Standard AirPort: |
N/A |
Standard Bluetooth: |
N/A |
| USB Ports: |
2 (1.1) |
Firewire Ports: |
3 (400) |
| Details: |
Two USB 1.1 ports, dual channel (12Mbps each). Three Firewire "400" ports, one on the front panel and two on the rear.
Also see: Complete Ports. |
| Expansion Slots: |
2 PCI, 1 PCI/AGP* |
Expansion Bays: |
4 3.5" |
| Details: |
The Xserve has two full-length 64-bit 66 MHz PCI slots that support "32-bit or 64-bit 3.3V PCI cards running at 33 MHz or 66 MHz, respectively". It also has one half-length 32-bit 66 MHz PCI/AGP combination slot.
In the default configuration, Apple reports that the lower 64-bit PCI slot is filled with the PCI graphics card and the 32-bit PCI/AGP slot is filled with a Gigabit Ethernet card. If the Xserve is equipped with the build-to-order ATI Radeon 8500 4X AGP graphics card, it occupies the PCI/AGP slot and the Gigabit Ethernet card occupies one of the 64-bit PCI slots. In either configuration, the system has one 64-bit PCI slot free.
In the default configuration, one external 3.5" bay is occupied by an Apple Drive Module and three are free. |
| Incl. Keyboard: |
None |
Incl. Input: |
None |
| Case Type: |
Rack-Mountable |
Form Factor: |
Xserve |
| Details: |
Fits "EIA-310-D-compliant industry-standard 19-inch wide racks, including four-post racks from 29 to 36 inches deep [and] two-post telco racks (center mount brackets included)." |
| Apple Model No: |
M8627LL/A |
Apple Subfamily: |
Xserve |
| Details: |
The Apple model number should be unique to this system. |
| Gestalt/Model ID: |
N/A |
Machine Model: |
RackMac1,1 |
| Details: |
Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model. |
| Battery Type: |
3.6V Lithium |
Battery Life: |
N/A |
| Pre-Installed MacOS: |
X Server 10.1.5 |
Maximum MacOS: |
Current X Server |
| Details: |
An unlimited client version of MacOS X Server 10.1.5 was pre-installed. Please note that this system can run the current version of MacOS X Server as of the date last updated (see bottom of page). |
| MacOS 9 Support: |
None |
Windows Support: |
N/A |
| Dimensions: |
1.73 x 17.6 x 28.0 |
Avg. Weight: |
26.0 lbs. (11.8 kg) |
| Details: |
In inches - height by width by depth, (4.4 cm, 44.7 cm, 71.1 cm). 26.0 pounds (11.8 kg) with one drive installed. Apple reports that it weighs 31.0 pounds (14.1 kg) with four Apple Drive Modules installed. |
| Original Price: |
US$2999 |
Est. Current Retail: |
N/A |
| Details: |
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