Mac Server G4 733 (Quicksilver) Specs (Quicksilver, M7948LL/A, PowerMac3,5, M8493, 1896): EveryMac.com

Apple Mac Server G4 733 (Quicksilver) Specs

Identifiers: Quicksilver - M7948LL/A - PowerMac3,5 - M8493 - 1896

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The Apple Mac Server G4/733 (Quicksilver) features a 733 MHz PowerPC 7450 (G4) processor with the AltiVec "Velocity Engine" vector processing unit and 256k "on chip" level 2 cache. It shipped configured with 256 MB of RAM, an 80 GB Ultra ATA/66 hard drive, a 12X CD-RW drive, and a 4X AGP NVIDIA GeForce 2 MX graphics card with 32 MB of SDRAM in a "silver" enclosure with a "fold down door" on the side that makes the system extremely easy to upgrade.

For all practical purposes, all models in the Mac Server G4 series are identical to another model in the Power Macintosh G4 series, but the server models often shipped with larger or faster hard drives and more RAM, and always with pre-installed server software. The Mac Server G4/733 (Quicksilver), in particular, is based on the Power Macintosh G4/733 (Quicksilver), but originally shipped with an unlimited user edition of MacOS X Server.

Despite the age of this system, site sponsor Other World Computing has RAM, hard drives, SSDs, and other upgrades available for this specific Mac while supplies last.

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Introduction Date:

September 8, 2001

Discontinued Date:

January 28, 2002

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 2001.

Processors:

Geekbench 2:

372

Details:

This model only is compatible with the 32-bit Geekbench 2 benchmark. These numbers reflect an average of user provided 32-bit and 64-bit results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.

You also might be interested in reviewing all 32-bit Geekbench 2 user submissions for Macs with the PowerMac3,5 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.

To dynamically compare Geekbench results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison.

Processor Speed:

733 MHz

Processor Type:

PowerPC 7450 (G4)

Details:

The PowerPC G4 includes the AltiVec "Velocity Engine" vector processor.

Processor Upgrade:

AGP G4 Daughtercard

FPU:

Integrated

Details:

The Mac Server G4 (Quicksilver) models have the processor mounted on a custom 300-pin daughtercard.

System Bus Speed:

133 MHz

Cache Bus Speed:

733 MHz (Built-in)

Details:

This system has a 256k "on chip" level 2 cache running at processor speed. Unlike the other Mac Server G4 "Quicksilver", this model does not have a level 3 cache.

ROM/Firmware Type:

Open Firmware

ROM/Firmware Size:

1 MB

Details:

Boot ROM and around 1 MB, other instructions are loaded into RAM (NewWorld).

L1 Cache:

64k

L2/L3 Cache:

256k (on chip)

Details:

This system has a 256k "on chip" level 2 cache running at processor speed. Unlike the other Mac Server G4 "Quicksilver", this model does not have a level 3 cache.

RAM Type:

PC133 SDRAM

Min. RAM Speed:

133 MHz

Details:

Supports 133 MHz PC133 SDRAM (3.3v, noninterleaved, 64-bit-wide, 168-pin). Apple also noted that this model has "full 128-bit internal memory data paths".

Standard RAM:

256 MB

Maximum RAM:

1.5 GB

Details:

Site sponsor Other World Computing sells memory -- as well as other upgrades -- for this Mac.

Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs.

Motherboard RAM:

None

RAM Slots:

Details:

N/A

Video Card:

GeForce2 MX

VRAM Type:

SDRAM

Details:

By default, this model has a NVIDIA GeForce2 MX graphics card with 32 MB of SDRAM. The video card occupies a 4X AGP slot.

Standard VRAM:

32 MB

Maximum VRAM:

32 MB

Details:

32 MB SDRAM provided by default NVIDIA GeForce2 MX graphics card.

Display Support:

Single Display

Resolution Support:

1920x1200

Details:

Apple advertised that this system can support "up to 1920 by 1200 pixel resolution at 32 bits per pixel (millions of colors)".

2nd Display Support:

None

2nd Max. Resolution:

N/A

Details:

N/A

Standard Storage:

80 GB HDD

Std. Storage Speed:

5400 RPM

Details:

It could be configured with up to three 10,000 RPM Ultra160 SCSI drives at the time of purchase, or one Ultra ATA/66 and two Ultra160 SCSI drives, as build-to-order options.

Site sponsor Other World Computing sells storage upgrades for this Mac.

Also see: SSD Compatibility Guide for All G3 & Later Macs.

Storage Dimensions:

3.5" (25.4 mm)

Storage Interface:

Ultra ATA/66 (ATA-5)

Details:

Can officially support two 3.5" Ultra ATA/66 hard drives -- drives larger than 128 GB are not supported.

Standard Optical:

12X CD-RW

Standard Disk:

None*

Details:

Apple reported that the 12X CD-RW drive "writes CD-R at 12X, writes CD-RW at 10X, and reads CD at 32X". It uses a EIDE (ATA-3) bus.

*An internal Zip 250 drive was available build-to-order.

Standard Modem:

None

Standard Ethernet:

10/100/1000Base-T

Details:

10/100/1000Base-T (Gigabit) Ethernet standard.

Standard AirPort:

802.11b (Optional)

Standard Bluetooth:

None

Details:

AirPort (802.11b) was available as a build-to-order addition.

USB Ports:

2 (1.1)

Firewire Ports:

2 (400)

Details:

USB 1.1 ports are dual channel.

Expansion Slots:

4 PCI*, AP

Expansion Bays:

5 3.5"

Details:

*In the default configuration, this model has four open 33 MHz 64-bit PCI slots, and a 4X AGP slot occupied by the graphics card. It also has an open AirPort (802.11b) expansion slot.

It has five 3.5" drive bays (four are internal and intended for hard drives, and one is external and intended for a Zip 250 drive). With a single hard drive and no Zip drive installed, three internal 3.5" bays and the external 3.5" bay are free. The system also has an external 5.25" drive bay occupied by the optical drive.

Incl. Keyboard:

Apple Pro Keyboard

Incl. Input:

Apple Pro Mouse

Details:

N/A

Case Type:

Tower

Form Factor:

Power Mac G4 (Quicksilver)

Details:

Apple Order No:

M7948LL/A

Apple Subfamily:

Quicksilver

Details:

The Apple order number should be unique to this system.

Apple Model No:

M8493 (EMC 1896)

Model ID:

PowerMac3,5

Details:

Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model.

Also see: All Macs with the M8493 Model Number, the 1896 EMC Number, and the PowerMac3,5 Model Identifier.

For more about these identifiers and how to locate them on each Mac, please refer to EveryMac.com's Mac Identification section.

Battery Type:

3.6V Lithium

Battery Life:

N/A

Details:

N/A

Pre-Installed MacOS:

X Server

Maximum MacOS:

X 10.4.11

Details:

This system originally shipped with an unlimited user copy of MacOS X Server.

This system cannot run versions of MacOS X more recent than 10.4.11.

MacOS 9 Support:

Boot/Classic Mode

Windows Support:

Emulation Only

Details:

This Mac Server G4 model is capable of booting Mac OS 9 and using Mac OS 9 applications within the Mac OS X "Classic" environment.

Dimensions:

17.0 x 8.9 x 18.4

Avg. Weight:

31.0 lbs. (14.1 kg)

Details:

In inches - height by width by depth, (43.2 cm, 22.6 cm, 46.7 cm).

Original Price (US):

US$2799

Est. Current Retail:

N/A

Details:

Please note that on average the estimated current retail pricing of used systems is updated twice a year (please refer to the date on the bottom of the page for the date last updated).

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Video (Monitor):

1 VGA, 1 ADC

Floppy (Ext.):

None

Details:

One VGA (15-pin mini D-Sub) and one ADC port.

ADB:

None

SCSI:

None

Details:

N/A

Serial (Standard):

None

Serial (Geoport):

None

Details:

N/A

USB:

2 (1.1)

Firewire:

2 (400)

Details:

USB 1.1 ports are dual channel.

Modem:

None*

Ethernet:

1 (RJ-45)

Details:

This model supports an internal modem, but one was not pre-installed. 10/100/1000Base-T (Gigabit) Ethernet standard.

S-Video Input:

None

S-Video Output:

None

Details:

N/A

Microphone:

None

Sound In:

None

Details:

N/A

Sound Out:

Headphone:

None

Details:

Includes a rear mounted analog 16-bit stereo sound out jack and an Apple Pro speaker minijack.

Security (Lock):

Joystick (PC):

N/A

Details:

N/A

Power:

Power Adapter:

N/A

Details:

115V AC (90V to 132V AC) or 230V AC (180V to 264V AC). 360W maximum.

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