Xserve G4/1.33 DP (Slot Load) Specs (Slot Load, M8889LL/A, RackMac1,2, N/A, 1971): EveryMac.com

Apple Xserve G4/1.33 DP (Slot Load) Specs

Identifiers: Slot Load - M8889LL/A - RackMac1,2 - N/A - 1971

All Xserve Models | All 2003 Models | Dynamically Compare This Mac to Others

The Apple Xserve G4/1.33 DP (Slot Load) features dual 1.33 GHz PowerPC 7455 (G4) processors each with the AltiVec "Velocity Engine" vector processing unit, 256k "on chip" level 2 cache and 2 MB "backside" level 3 cache. It shipped standard with 512 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 DP is architecturally similar to the earlier Xserve G4/1.0 DP, but in addition to having faster processors, 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 DP 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.

Tech Specs
Ports
Global Original Prices
Popular Q&As

Click on a category for related details. The most commonly needed info is "open" by default, but all info is important. Asterisks (*) reference data in details fields.

Expand All Details | Contract All Details

Introduction Date:

February 10, 2003

Discontinued Date:

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.

Processors:

Architecture:

32-Bit

Details:

Also see: All models with a 32-Bit processor courtesy of EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Sort.

Geekbench 2 (32):

1201

Geekbench 2 (64):

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.

Geekbench 3 (32):

N/A

Geekbench 3 (32):

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.

Geekbench 3 (64):

N/A

Geekbench 3 (64):

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.

Geekbench 4 (SC):

N/A

Geekbench 4 (MC):

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.

Geekbench 5 (SC):

N/A

Geekbench 5 (MC):

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.

Processor Speed:

1.33 GHz

Processor Type:

PowerPC 7455 (G4) x2

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".

Turbo Boost:

N/A

Custom Speeds:

N/A

Details:

N/A

Processor Upgrade:

N/A

FPU:

Integrated

Details:

N/A

System Bus Speed:

167 MHz

Cache Bus Speed:

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" per processor.

ROM/Firmware Type:

Open Firmware

EFI Architecture:

N/A

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 3.5 GB/s throughput" per processor.

RAM Type:

PC2700 DDR SDRAM

Min. RAM Speed:

333 MHz

Details:

Uses 333 MHz PC2700 DDR SDRAM memory modules.

Standard RAM:

512 MB

Maximum RAM:

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.

Motherboard RAM:

None

RAM Slots:

Details:

Apple reports that the system has "four DIMM slots supporting up to 2 GB using 128 MB, 256 MB, or 512 MB DIMMs".

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 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.

Standard VRAM:

32 MB

Maximum VRAM:

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.

Display Support:

N/A

Resolution Support:

N/A

Details:

N/A

2nd Display Support:

None*

2nd Max. Resolution:

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.

Standard Storage:

60 GB HDD

Std. Storage Speed:

7200 RPM

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 133 MHz Ultra ATA/133 bus.

Formally, Apple supports "up to" 720 GB of storage with any combination of 60 GB ATA/133 hard drives with 2 MB disk cache and/or 180 GB ATA/100 hard drives with 8 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.

Storage Dimensions:

3.5" (25.4 mm)

Storage Interface:

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.

Standard Optical:

24X CD-ROM*

Standard Disk:

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.

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:

None

Standard Bluetooth:

None

Details:

N/A

USB Ports:

2 (1.1)

Firewire Ports:

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.

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 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.

Incl. Keyboard:

None

Incl. Input:

None

Details:

N/A

Case Type:

Rack-Mountable

Form Factor:

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)."

Apple Order No:

M8889LL/A

Apple Subfamily:

Slot Load

Details:

The Apple order number should be unique to this system.

Apple Model No:

N/A (EMC 1971)

Model ID:

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.

Battery Type:

3.6V Lithium

Battery Life:

N/A

Details:

N/A

Pre-Installed MacOS:

X Server 10.2.4 (6I34)

Maximum MacOS:

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.

Minimum Windows:

N/A

Maximum Windows:

N/A

Details:

MacOS 9 Support:

None

Windows Support:

N/A

Details:

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):

US$3799

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).

Photo Credit: Apple Computer.

Click on a category for additional details. The most commonly needed info is "open" by default, but all info is important. The icons correspond with the icons for each port on the computer.

Expand All Details | Contract All Details

Video (Monitor):

1 (VGA*)

Floppy (Ext.):

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.

ADB:

None

SCSI:

None*

Details:

*It could be configured with an Ultra160 SCSI PCI card at the time of purchase.

Serial (Standard):

1 (DB-9)

Serial (Geoport):

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.

USB:

2 (1.1)

Firewire:

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.

Modem:

None

Ethernet:

2 (RJ-45)

Details:

Dual 10/100/1000BASE-T [Gigabit] Ethernet (RJ-45) ports standard -- one onboard and one on a PCI card.

S-Video Input:

None

S-Video Output:

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.

Microphone:

None

Sound In:

None

Details:

N/A

Sound Out:

None

Headphone:

None

Details:

N/A

Security (Lock):

1 (Lock)

Joystick (PC):

None

Details:

N/A

Power:

Power Adapter:

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 DP (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

Canada:

C$5899

Brazil:

N/A

Mexico:

N/A

United States:

US$3799

Original Prices - Europe

Austria:

N/A

Belgium:

N/A

Denmark:

N/A

Finland:

N/A

France:

N/A

Germany:

N/A

Ireland:

N/A

Italy:

N/A

Luxembourg:

N/A

Netherlands:

N/A

Norway:

N/A

Portugal:

N/A

Spain:

N/A

Sweden:

N/A

Switzerland:

N/A

United Kingdom:

£3199

Original Prices - Asia

China:

N/A

Hong Kong:

N/A

India:

N/A

Indonesia:

N/A

Japan:

N/A

Korea:

N/A

Malaysia:

N/A

The Philippines:

N/A

Singapore:

N/A

Taiwan:

N/A

Thailand:

N/A

Vietnam:

N/A

Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand

Australia:

N/A

New Zealand:

N/A

If you have additional original prices for this model, please get in touch. Thank you.

Ten of the most popular Q&As about the Xserve models follow.

Permalink | Report an Error/Typo | Sign Up for Site Update Notices

<< Xserve (Home) | Also see: Xserve FAQ

Established in 1996, EveryMac.com has been created by experts with decades of experience with Apple hardware. EveryMac.com includes, and always has included, original research incorporating detailed, hands-on inspection of packaging, computers, and devices as well as extensive real-world use. All information is provided in good faith, but no website or person is perfect. Accordingly, EveryMac.com is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind whatsoever. EveryMac.com, and the authors thereof, shall not be held responsible or liable, under any circumstances, for any damages resulting from the use or inability to use the information within. For complete disclaimer and copyright information please read and understand the Terms of Use and the Privacy Policy before using EveryMac.com. Copying, scraping, or use of any content without expressed permission is not allowed, although links to any page are welcomed and appreciated.