Specifications

Product Overview
Key Features
Xserve G5 combines 64-bit processors, a high-bandwidth system architecture, and
massive storage with Apple’s legendary ease of use. The following features make
Xserve a robust, versatile server solution for businesses and institutions everywhere.
Single 2GHz or dual 2.3GHz processors. Each 64-bit PowerPC G5 processor features
an optimized Velocity Engine unit, two floating-point units, and robust branch predic-
tion logic. To get more work done faster, its superpipelined, superscalar architecture
can handle large numbers of complex operations in parallel.
Gigahertz frontside bus. The ultrafast frontside bus, running at 1GHz or 1.15GHz,
maximizes processor performance by transferring instructions and data at rates of
up to 9.2GB/s. In dual processor systems, each PowerPC G5 has a dedicated frontside
bus for a combined throughput of up to 18.4GB/s.
Advanced ECC memory technology. A 128-bit memory controller speeds data in
and out of main memory at up to 6.4GB/s. Today’s Xserve G5 supports 16GB of fast,
400MHz RAM with Error Correction Code (ECC) protection.
High-bandwidth I/O. Two open 64-bit PCI-X slots provide throughput of up to 1GB/s
for PCI devices. Dual onboard Gigabit Ethernet interfaces and FireWire 800 ports offer
high-performance connectivity and deployment flexibility.
Flexible storage. Three drive bays hold up to 1.2TB of fast, internal Serial ATA (SATA)
storage
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in hot-plug Apple Drive Modules.
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Fast PCI-X slots and optional cards allow
connection to external storage devices, including Apple’s Xserve RAID storage system.
Innovative hardware monitoring. Dedicated monitoring hardware integrates with
industry-leading software for remote monitoring of one or many Xserve G5 systems.
The software can even send automatic notifications via email or pager.
UNIX-based operating system. An unlimited-client license for Mac OS X Server,
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complete with easy-to-use open source workgroup and Internet services, is included
at no additional cost. Built on open standards, Mac OS X Server integrates seamlessly
into enterprise infrastructures. What’s more, Apple has written the latest version of
Mac OS X Server to maximize the computing power of the 64-bit PowerPC G5.
Server-class support products. To minimize downtime, Apple offers a suite of
enterprise-class support products, including onsite hardware repairs, advanced
software support, and convenient spares kits.
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Technology Overview
Xserve G5
Xserve G5
Apple’s Xserve G5 packs high-density
PowerPC G5 computing power and fast,
affordable storage in a 1U rack-optimized
enclosure. Customers can choose from
two standard server configurations and
one cluster node configuration, as well as
an array of build-to-order options.
Xserve RAID
Connect Xserve to Apple’s affordable
Xserve RAID storage solution for enormous
capacity—up to 5.6TB
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—and advanced data
protection in a high-availability 3U enclosure.