Specifications

Xserve RAID
This high-performance, high-availability storage system delivers
data protection and enormous capacity—up to 5.6 terabytes—
at a groundbreaking price.
Key Features
Massive storage capacity. Fourteen
drive bays hold up to 5.6TB of storage.
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Independent Ultra ATA drive channels
maximize bandwidth and availability.
High-speed throughput. The dual
independent 2Gb Fibre Channel host
interface transfers terabytes of data at
up to 400MB/s.
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Superior data protection. A high-availability
architecture and dual independent RAID con-
trollers support RAID levels 0, 1, 3, 5, and 0+1.
Maximum uptime. Xserve RAID keeps run-
ning with redundant, hot-swappable power
supplies and cooling modules.
Remote management. The Java-based RAID
Admin application makes it easy to set up,
manage, and monitor Xserve RAID systems
from virtually anywhere on the Internet.
Cross-platform compatibility. Xserve RAID
fits into Linux, Windows, NetWare, and mixed-
platform environments and is certified for
compatibility with leading storage infrastruc-
ture solutions.
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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 RAID
With massive capacity and high-availability features previously available only in much
more expensive storage systems, Xserve RAID offers unmatched capabilities for an
unprecedented price. Tiered storage environments can take advantage of its extreme
versatility. Redundant components provide the continuous availability required for
business-critical applications. The dual 2Gb Fibre Channel interface and 14 independent
drive channels deliver a sustained throughput of up to 380MB/s—fast enough for the
most demanding media production environments.
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And with pricing at just over $2
per gigabyte, Xserve RAID is affordable enough for near-line storage deployments.
A platform-independent design and Java-based administrative tools make it easy to fit
Xserve RAID into heterogeneous environments. Xserve RAID is qualified for use with
Linux, Windows, and NetWare systems, and Apple has worked with leading storage
infrastructure vendors to certify it for integration with existing Fibre Channel hardware
and data management solutions.
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Integrated remote monitoring and notification fea-
tures and hot-swappable components ensure that your data is online and available, all
the time. And with intuitive tools for quick configuration of protected storage volumes,
this revolutionary RAID solution delivers ease of use that could come only from Apple.
Xserve RAID Configurations
Order number M9721LL/A M9722LL/A M9723LL/A
Price (U.S. MSRP) $5999 $8499 $12,999
Total available storage— 1TB
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2.8TB
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5.6TB
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RAID 0
Usable storage—RAID 1 500GB
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1.2TB
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2.4TB
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Usable storage— 750GB
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2.4TB
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4.8TB
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RAID 3 and 5
Apple Drive Modules Four 250GB drives
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Seven 400GB drives
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Fourteen 400GB drives
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On-drive cache 8MB per drive 8MB per drive 8MB per drive
Controller cache 512MB per controller 512MB per controller 512MB per controller
Expansion Fourteen drive bays with independent Ultra ATA channels for up to 5.6TB
of storage
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Also included Mounting screws with M5, M6, and 10/32-inch threads; caged nuts; two agency-
approved 12-foot power cables
Software RAID Admin Tools CD
Service and support 90 days of telephone support and one-year limited warranty; optional extended
service and support products
Note: 250GB drives are also available in 7- and 14-drive configurations.