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Apple Xserve G4/1.33 (Slot Load) Specs

Identifiers: Slot Load - M8888LL/A - RackMac1,2 - N/A - 1971

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Apple Xserve G4The Apple Xserve G4/1.33 (Slot Load) features a 1.33 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 PC2700 DDR SDRAM, a 60 GB (7200 RPM) Ultra ATA/133 hard drive, a slot-loading 24X CD-ROM drive (or optional DVD/CD-RW "Combo" drive), an ATI PCI graphics card with 32 MB of DDR SDRAM (an unspecified AGP 4X graphics card with 64 MB of DDR SDRAM was available as an optional configuration), and dual 10/100/1000Base-T (Gigabit) Ethernet all in a 1U case that fits in an industry-standard 19" rack.

The Xserve G4/1.33 is architecturally similar to the earlier Xserve G4/1.0, but in addition to having a faster processor, it has a faster system bus, faster RAM, faster drive buses (four hot swappable "Apple Drive Modules" -- each running on its own Ultra ATA/133 bus), and Firewire "800" support.

Like the original Xserve, this model 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 G4/1.33 shipped with an unlimited user version of MacOS X Server 10.2.4 and custom server monitoring software pre-installed. Custom configurations also were available.

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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February 10, 2003 January 6, 2004
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 2003.
1 32-Bit
Details: Also see: All models with a 32-Bit processor courtesy of EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Sort.
854 N/A
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 and 64-bit Geekbench 2 user submissions for Macs with the RackMac1,2 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.

To dynamically compare Geekbench 2 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison.
N/A N/A
Details: The Geekbench 3 benchmark does not support this model. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.

You also might be interested in reviewing all 32-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for Macs with the RackMac1,2 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.

To dynamically compare 32-bit Geekbench 3 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison.
N/A N/A
Details: The Geekbench 3 benchmark does not support this model. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.

You also might be interested in reviewing all 64-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for Macs with the RackMac1,2 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.

To dynamically compare 64-bit Geekbench 3 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison.
N/A N/A
Details: N/A Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.

You also might be interested in reviewing all single core and multicore Geekbench 4 user submissions for Macs with the RackMac1,2 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.

To dynamically compare Geekbench 4 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison.
N/A N/A
Details: The Geekbench 5 benchmark does not support this Mac. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.

You also might be interested in reviewing all single core and multicore Geekbench 5 user submissions for Macs with the RackMac1,2 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.

To dynamically compare Geekbench 5 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison.
1.33 GHz PowerPC 7455 (G4)
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".
N/A N/A
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N/A Integrated
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167 MHz 1.33 GHz (Built-in*)
Details: *This 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 3.5 GB/s throughput".
Open Firmware N/A
Details: The Boot ROM is roughly 1 MB, other instructions are loaded into RAM.
64k 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 3.5 GB/s throughput".
PC2700 DDR SDRAM 333 MHz
Details: Uses 333 MHz PC2700 DDR SDRAM memory modules.
256 MB 2 GB
Details: In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells memory -- as well as other upgrades -- for this Xserve.

In Germany, site sponsor CompuRAM sells RAM and other upgrades for this Xserve.

Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs.
None 4
Details: Apple reports that the system has "four DIMM slots supporting up to 2 GB using 128 MB, 256 MB, or 512 MB DIMMs".
ATI PCI* 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 otherwise unspecified "AGP 4X" graphics card with 64 MB of DDR SDRAM. The upgraded graphics card provides DVI, VGA, and S-video connectors, as well as dual display support.
32 MB 32 MB*
Details: *This model could be configured with an "AGP 4X" graphics card with 64 MB of DDR SDRAM at the time of purchase.
N/A N/A
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None* N/A*
Details: *Single display supported in default configuration. If configured with the optional otherwise unspecified "AGP 4X" graphics card, this Xserve offers "dual display support" of an unspecified resolution, presumed to be at least 2048x1536, matching the graphic card provided with the original Xserve G4/1.0.
60 GB HDD 7200 RPM
Details: In the default configuration, this model has one 60 GB 7200 RPM hard drive with 2 MB disk cache.

In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells storage upgrades for this Xserve.

Also see: SSD Compatibility Guide for All G3 & Later Macs.
3.5" (25.4 mm) Ultra ATA/133
Details: This model supports four "hot plug" 3.5" hard drives (Apple Drive Modules) or SSDs each on an independent 133 MHz Ultra ATA/133 bus.

Formally, Apple supports "up to" 720 GB of storage with any combination of 60 GB Ultra ATA/133 hard drives with 2 MB disk cache and/or 180 GB Ultra ATA/100 hard drives with 8 MB disk cache.
24X CD-ROM* None
Details: By default, this Xserve has a 24X slot-load CD-ROM drive. It also could be configured with a DVD/CD-RW "Combo" drive of unspecified speed at the time of purchase.
None 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.
None None
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2 (1.1) 1 (400), 2 (800)
Details: Two USB 1.1 ports, dual channel (12Mbps each). One Firewire "400" port on the front, two Firewire "800" ports on the rear.
2 PCI, 1 PCI/AGP* 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 unspecified "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.
None None
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Rack-Mountable Xserve
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)."
M8888LL/A Slot Load
Details: The Apple order number should be unique to this system.
N/A (EMC 1971) RackMac1,2
Details: Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model.

Also see: All Macs with the N/A Model Number, the 1971 EMC Number, and the RackMac1,2 Model Identifier.

For more about these identifiers and how to locate them on each Mac, please refer to EveryMac.com's Mac Identification section.
3.6V Lithium N/A
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X Server 10.2.4 (6I34) X Server 10.5.8
Details: An unlimited client version of Mac OS X Server 10.2.4 was pre-installed. This system cannot run versions of Mac OS X Server more recent than 10.5.8.
N/A N/A
Details:
None N/A
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1.73 x 17.6 x 28.0 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.
US$2799 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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1 (VGA*) None
Details: By default, this Xserve shipped with a video card with a VGA port. It also could be configured at the time of purchase with an otherwise unspecified "AGP 4X" video card, which provided DVI, VGA, and S-video connectors.
None None*
Details: *It could be configured with an Ultra160 SCSI PCI card at the time of purchase.
1 (DB-9) None
Details: This system has a single DB-9 serial port for accessing the server through a serial console session. This is not a "Mac serial" port.
2 (1.1) 1 (400), 2 (800)
Details: Two USB 1.1 ports, dual channel (12Mbps each). One Firewire "400" port on the front, two Firewire "800" ports on the rear.
None 2 (RJ-45)
Details: Dual 10/100/1000BASE-T [Gigabit] Ethernet (RJ-45) ports standard -- one onboard and one on a PCI card.
None None*
Details: No S-video provided by default configuration. The unspecified "AGP 4X" video card, which was available as a build-to-order configuration at the time of purchase, provides an S-video port.
None None
Details: N/A
None None
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1 (Lock) None
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1 N/A
Details: This model has a single 345W power supply.

Apple reports that the line voltage is "universal input (90V to 264V AC), power factor corrected" and the maximum input current is 3.6A (90V to 132V) or 1.8A (180V to 264V). It has a single phase frequency of "47 Hz to 63 Hz".

Global original prices for the Xserve G4/1.33 (Slot Load) in 34 different countries and territories follow; organized alphabetically by region.

For global original prices for Intel Macs in one particular country on a single page, please refer to EveryMac.com's Global Original Prices section.

Original Prices - North & South America

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N/A US$2799

Original Prices - Europe

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N/A £2399

Original Prices - Asia

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Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand

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