Apple Xserve G5/2.0 (PCI-X) Specs (ML/9216A*)
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The Apple Xserve G5/2.0, along with the Xserve G5/2.0 DP and Xserve G5/2.0 DP (Cluster Node), is a member of the first rackmount Mac series to use the 64-bit PowerPC 970fx (G5) processor. In addition to higher clock speeds, the PowerPC 970fx (G5) has a "new execution core that features massively parallel computation for an unprecedented 215 in-flight instructions", and the Xserve G5 uses a new system architecture as well. Together this combination results in major speed gains compared to earlier Apple systems.
The Apple Xserve G5/2.0 features a 2.0 GHz PowerPC 970fx (G5) processor with the AltiVec "Velocity Engine" vector processing unit and 512k "on chip" level 2 cache, 512 MB or 1 GB of PC3200 EEC SDRAM, an 80 GB (7200 RPM) Serial ATA hard drive, a 24X CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM/CD-RW "Combo" drive (with an optional DVD-R/CD-RW SuperDrive available after January 4, 2005), and dual Gigabit Ethernet in a 1U case that fits in an industry-standard 19" rack. It shipped without a video card.
Connectivity includes USB 2.0, Firewire "800", and dual PCI-X slots. Due to the cooling requirements of the processor, the Xserve G5 models only support three "hot swappable" Apple Drive Modules compared to four in the Xserve G4 models replaced.
There are two versions of this model (ML/9216A), which shipped from January 6, 2004 to January 4, 2005 with 512 MB of RAM and a CD-ROM drive, and M9743LL/A, which shipped from January 4, 2005 to August 7, 2006 with 1 GB of RAM, a DVD-ROM/CD-RW "Combo" drive, and a maximum RAM capacity of 16 GB (up from 8 GB in the first configuration).
The Xserve G5/2.0 shipped with an unlimited user version of MacOS X Server 10.3 upon release and MacOS X Server 10.4 "Tiger" after September 13, 2005. Custom configurations also were available.
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| Introduction Date: |
January 6, 2004* |
Discontinued Date: |
August 7, 2006* |
| 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.
There are two versions of this model (ML/9216A), which shipped from January 6, 2004 to January 4, 2005 with 512 MB of RAM and a CD-ROM drive, and M9743LL/A, which shipped from January 4, 2005 to August 7, 2006 with 1 GB of RAM, a DVD-ROM/CD-RW "Combo" drive, and a maximum of 16 GB of RAM (up from 8 GB in the first configuration). |
| Processor Type: |
PowerPC 970fx (G5) |
Processor Speed: |
2.0 GHz |
| Details: |
The PowerPC 970fx "G5" has 64-bit data paths and registers with native support for 32-bit application code. Apple also reports that it includes a "parallel data structure supporting up to 215 simultaneous in-flight instructions, [and] simultaneous issue of up to 10 out-of-order operations." It likewise has a "dual-pipeline Velocity Engine for 128-bit single-instruction, multiple-data (SIMD) processing, two independent double-precision floating-point units, [and] advanced three-stage branch-prediction logic." |
| Processor Upgrade: |
N/A |
FPU: |
Integrated |
| System Bus Speed: |
1 GHz |
Cache Bus Speed: |
2.0 GHz (Built-in*) |
| Details: |
This model has a 1 GHz frontside bus and a 512k "on chip" level 2 cache that runs at processor speed. |
| 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: |
32k/64k |
L2/L3 Cache: |
512k (on chip) |
| Details: |
32k level 1 data cache, 64k level 1 instructional cache. The 512k on-chip level 2 cache runs at processor speed. |
| RAM Type: |
PC3200 EEC SDRAM |
Min. RAM Speed: |
400 MHz |
| Details: |
Uses 400 MHz PC3200 DDR SDRAM memory modules. |
| Standard RAM: |
512 MB, 1 GB* |
Maximum RAM: |
8 GB, 16 GB** |
| Details: |
*ML/9216A shipped from January 6, 2004 to January 4, 2005 with 512 MB of RAM and a CD-ROM drive, and M9743LL/A shipped from January 4, 2005 to August 7, 2006 with 1 GB of RAM and a DVD-ROM/CD-RW "Combo" drive.
**ML/9216A is capable of supporting 8 GB of RAM, and M9743LL/A is capable of supporting 16 GB of RAM. For more information, please refer to the Apple Support Site.
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| Motherboard RAM: |
None |
RAM Slots: |
8 |
| Details: |
This system has eight RAM slots supporting a maximum of 16 GB of memory. |
| Video Card: |
None |
VRAM Type: |
None |
| Standard VRAM: |
None |
Maximum VRAM: |
None |
| Display Support: |
N/A |
Resolution Support: |
N/A |
| 2nd Display Support: |
None |
2nd Max. Resolution: |
None |
| Standard Hard Drive: |
80 GB (7200 RPM) |
Int. HD Interface: |
Serial ATA |
| Details: |
In the default configuration, this model has one 80 GB 7200 RPM hard drive. It supports three "hot plug" hard drives (Apple Drive Modules) each on an independent Serial ATA (SATA) bus.
Formally, Apple supports "up to" 750 GB of storage with three 250 GB SATA hard drives. |
| Standard Optical: |
24X CD-ROM* |
Standard Disk: |
None |
| Details: |
From January 6, 2004 to January 4, 2005 (ML/9216A) this system shipped with a slot-loading 24X CD-ROM drive and could be custom configured with a DVD-ROM/CD-RW "Combo" drive of unspecified speed. From January 4, 2005 to August 7, 2006 (M9743LL/A) this system shipped with a DVD-ROM/CD-RW "Combo" drive standard and could be custom configured with a DVD-R/CD-RW "SuperDrive". |
| Standard Modem: |
None |
Standard Ethernet: |
Gigabit (x2) |
| Details: |
Two built-in Gigabit (10/100/1000Base-T) Ethernet ports. |
| Standard AirPort: |
N/A |
Standard Bluetooth: |
N/A |
| USB Ports: |
2 (2.0) |
Firewire Ports: |
1 (400), 2 (800) |
| Details: |
Two USB 2.0 ports. One Firewire "400" port on the front, two Firewire "800" ports on the rear.
Also see: Complete Ports. |
| Expansion Slots: |
2 PCI-X* |
Expansion Bays: |
3 3.5" |
| Details: |
For the ML/9216A configuration, Apple reported that the system has two full-length 64-bit 133 MHz PCI-X slots on independent buses. For the M9743LL/A configuration, Apple reported that it can support one card at 133 MHz or two at 100 MHz.
In the default configuration, one external 3.5" bay is occupied by an Apple Drive Module and two are free. |
| Incl. Keyboard: |
None |
Incl. Input: |
None |
| Case Type: |
Rack-Mountable |
Form Factor: |
Xserve G5 |
| Details: |
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)." |
| Apple Model No: |
ML/9216A* |
Apple Subfamily: |
Xserve G5 |
| Details: |
ML/9216A shipped from January 6, 2004 to January 4, 2005 with 512 MB of RAM and a CD-ROM drive, and M9743LL/A shipped from January 4, 2005 to August 7, 2006 with 1 GB of RAM, a DVD-ROM/CD-RW "Combo" drive, and a maximum of 16 GB of RAM (up from 8 GB in the first configuration). |
| Gestalt/Model ID: |
N/A |
Machine Model: |
RackMac3,1 |
| Details: |
Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model. |
| Battery Type: |
N/A |
Battery Life: |
N/A |
| Pre-Installed MacOS: |
X Server 10.3* |
Maximum MacOS: |
Current X Server |
| Details: |
An unlimited client version of MacOS X Server 10.3 initially was pre-installed. MacOS X Server 10.4 "Tiger" was pre-installed starting September 13, 2005. 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: |
33.0 lbs. (15.1 kg) |
| Details: |
In inches - height by width by depth, (4.4 cm, 44.7 cm, 71.1 cm). 33.0 pounds (15.1 kg) with one drive installed. Apple reports that it weighs 37.0 pounds (16.6 kg) with three Apple Drive Modules installed. |
| Original Price: |
US$2999 |
Est. Current Retail: |
N/A |
| Details: |
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