Apple Network Server 500/132 Specs
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The Apple Network Server 500/132, codenamed Shiner LE, features a 132 MHz PowerPC 604 processor, 32 MB of RAM, an optional 2.0 GB hard drive, a standard 4X CD-ROM drive, and an optional DDS-2 DAT drive (hard drive and DAT standard in M3468LL/A configuration) 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: |
February 15, 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: |
132 MHz |
Processor Type: |
PowerPC 604 |
| Details: |
This model has a 32-bit processor and a 64-bit data path. |
| Processor Upgrade: |
Daughtercard |
FPU: |
Integrated |
| System Bus Speed: |
44 MHz |
Cache Bus Speed: |
N/A |
| ROM Type: |
Macintosh ROM |
ROM Size: |
4 MB |
| L1 Cache: |
32k |
L2 Cache: |
512k |
| 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: |
32 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 |
| 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: |
None, 2 GB |
Int. HD Interface: |
SCSI |
| Details: |
*By default, this model is configured with either no hard drive or a 2.0 GB Fast/Wide SCSI-2 hard drive. |
| Standard Optical: |
4X CD-ROM |
Standard Disk: |
1.44 MB* (Manual) |
| Details: |
*A DDS-2 DAT drive also was available (standard in M3468LL/A configuration). |
| 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. |
| Case Type: |
Tower |
Form Factor: |
Network Server 500 |
| Apple Order No: |
M3469LL/A* |
Apple Subfamily: |
Network Server 500 |
| Details: |
*M3469LL/A refers to the configuration with no hard drive. The configuration equipped with a 2.0 GB hard drive and a DDS-2 DAT drive was assigned order number M3468LL/A. |
| Apple Model No: |
N/A |
Gestalt ID: |
N/A |
| Details: |
Please note that these identifiers commonly refer to multiple models.
Also see: All Macs with the N/A Model Number and N/A Gestalt ID.
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| Battery Type: |
3.6V Lithium |
Battery Life: |
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$11,000 |
Est. Current Retail: |
N/A |
| Details: |
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