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Mac Clones: Marathon: RackMac TZ 603e/180 Specs | Ports
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The Marathon RackMac TZ 603e/180, based on the Tanzania architecture co-developed by Apple and Motorola, features a 180 MHz PowerPC 603e processor, 16 MB of RAM, and a 1.2 GB hard drive in a secure, rack-mountable case. In addition to custom configurations, Marathon offered a bare bones "Simple Solution" and an equipped "Server Solution" configuration of this model. |
| Introduction Date: | July 1, 1997 | Discontinued Date: | October 30, 1997 |
| Processor Type: | PowerPC 603e | Processor Speed: | 180 MHz |
| Processor Upgrade: | Third-Party | FPU (Integrated): | PowerPC 603e |
| System Bus Speed: | 36 MHz | Lookaside Bus Speed: | 36 MHz |
| ROM Size: | 4 MB | Data Path: | 64-bit |
| Level 1 Cache: | 32k | Level 2 Cache: | None, 256k * |
| RAM Type: | 60 ns 168-pin DIMM | VRAM Type: | 1 MB VRAM DIMM |
| Standard RAM: | None, 16 MB * | Maximum RAM: | 160 MB 1. |
| Motherboard RAM: | None | RAM Slots: | 3 (1, group of 2) 2. |
| Standard VRAM: | None, 2 MB * | Maximum VRAM: | 4 MB |
| Standard Hard Drive: | None, 1.2 GB * | Int. Hard Drive Type: | IDE-ATA |
| Standard CD-ROM: | None, 16X (IDE) * | Standard Disk: | 1.44 MB (soft-eject) |
| Standard Modem: | N/A | Standard Ethernet: | N/A |
| Case Type: | Rack-Mountable 3. | Form Factor: | Marathon Rack |
| Exp. Slots: | 3 PCI | Exp. Bays (Free): | 1 (5.25"), 2 (3.5") 4. |
| Battery Type: | 4.5V Alkaline | Battery Life: | N/A |
| Built-in Display: | N/A | Supported MacOS: | 7.5.3, 7.6.1, 8.0-9.0 5. |
| Dimensions: | 7.0 x 17.25 x 17.75 6. | Avg. Weight: | 42 lbs. |
| Original Price: | $2000, $3000 US | Est. Current Price: | N/A |
| Notes: |
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Custom configurations were available, standard
configurations listed. 1. Memory controller addresses one 32 MB and two 64 MB DIMMs. 2. RAM cannot be interleaved to improve performance. 3. Black case, lockable front-panel. 4. Remaining 5.25" bay is external, others are internal. 5. MacOS versions beyond 8.1 are not supported officially by Apple. 6. In inches, height x width x depth (4U 19" Rackspace). 7. Photo Credit: Marathon Computer. |
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