Specifications

Xserve G5
Designed from the ground up for high-density compute power,
exceptional flexibility, and industry-leading ease of use.
Key Features
64-bit processing power. Xserve comes
with single or dual PowerPC G5 processors,
each with a dedicated frontside bus running
at half the processor speed—maximizing
performance with data transfer rates of
up to 9.2GB/s.
Ultrafast ECC memory. A 128-bit memory
controller speeds data in and out of main
memory at up to 6.4GB/s. The Xserve G5
supports up to 8GB of DDR RAM with Error
Correction Code (ECC) protection.
Server-optimized I/O. Two open 64-bit
PCI-X slots provide throughput of up to
1GB/s for PCI devices. Dual Gigabit Ethernet
and FireWire 800 interfaces offer high-
performance connectivity.
Scalable storage. Three drive bays hold up
to 1.2TB of internal storage
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on independent
Serial ATA channels for fast data access.
2
Optional cards connect to external storage
and backup devices, including Apple’s
Xserve RAID.
UNIX-based operating system. An unlimited-
client license for Mac OS X Server is included
at no additional cost.
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Built on open stan-
dards, Mac OS X Server integrates seamlessly
into enterprise infrastructures.
Built-in management tools. Easy-to-use
software enables you to monitor multiple
Xserve systems and manage services over
a secure, remote connection.
Comprehensive service and support. To
ensure rapid issue resolution for your server
and storage deployments, choose from a full
range of AppleCare products designed to
provide integrated expert support.
Specification Sheet
Xserve G5
Apple’s Xserve G5 packs phenomenal power and industry-leading capabilities into
an ultradense 1U rackmount server that fits easily into any network environment.
It comes with Mac OS X Server, Apple’s UNIX-based server operating system, provid
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ing a complete suite of standards-based network services with no per-client fees.
Integrated remote management and monitoring tools make Xserve G5 a breeze
to set up and manage—reducing the complexity of system administration and
minimizing maintenance costs. Whether in small or large business, higher education
or K–12 schools, creative departments, or science and technology research centers, the
affordable Xserve G5 is the perfect server for today’s new breed of open standards–
based network solutions.
Xserve G5 Configurations
Server configurations Cluster node
Order number M9743LL/A M9745LL/A M9742LL/A
Processor 2GHz PowerPC G5 Dual 2.3GHz PowerPC G5 Dual 2.3GHz PowerPC G5
Frontside bus 1GHz 1.15GHz per processor 1.15GHz per processor
ECC memory 1GB PC3200 DDR 1GB PC3200 DDR 512MB PC3200 DDR
(400MHz) (400MHz) (400MHz)
Maximum memory 8GB 8GB 8GB
Hot-plug storage Three drive bays supporting up to 1.2TB using One drive bay with
(Serial ATA) 80GB, 250GB, and/or 400GB Apple Drive Modules; 80GB drive preinstalled
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one 80GB drive preinstalled
1
Optical drive Combo drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW) or —
optional SuperDrive (DVD-R/CD-RW)
Networking Two onboard Gigabit Ethernet interfaces (10/100/1000BASE-T)
PCI expansion Two open 64-bit PCI-X slots supporting one card at up to 133MHz or two cards
at up to 100MHz
Ports Two FireWire 800, two USB 2.0, one DB-9 (back panel); one FireWire 400
(front panel)
Mac OS X Server software Unlimited-client edition Unlimited-client edition 10-client edition
Also included Mounting screws with M5 and 1/32-inch threads; caged nuts; cable
management arm for four-post racks; agency-approved 12-foot power cable
Service and support 90 days of telephone support and one-year limited warranty; optional
extended service and support products