Specifications
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Technology Overview
Xserve
Introduction
Make way for powerful, groundbreaking server technology from Apple. Yet again.
Combining two Dual-Core Intel Xeon processors and Mac OS X Server software with
innovative architecture and design, the all-new Xserve completes Apple’s transition
to Intel-based processing—while elevating the speed, performance, and flexibility
possible in a server to astonishing levels.
Speed. At up to five times faster than Xserve G5, Xserve brings new meaning to the
word “leap.”
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Its two powerful 64-bit Dual-Core Intel Xeon “Woodcrest” processors are
built to crunch. Running at up to 3.0GHz, they bring impressive compute power to
the most demanding applications.
Performance. By any measure, Xserve delivers extraordinary performance per watt.
That’s due partly to the superfast processing at lower power consumption resulting
from the Intel Core microarchitecture and 65-nanometer process technology. But just
as important is the way that all high-performance Xserve components have been
optimized to work together—the result of Apple’s ingenious system design and
powerful UNIX-based operating system, Mac OS X Server.
Every key component in Xserve has been chosen and engineered for performance
and reliability. State-of-the-art hardware includes dual independent 1.33GHz system
buses running at up to 10.5GB/s per channel, and new advanced main memory—up
to 32GB—using a 256-bit-wide controller and 667MHz DDR2 ECC fully buffered DIMMs
(FB-DIMMs). Built-in server-class graphics, an optional redundant power supply, and
an intelligent cooling system providing super-efficient thermal management are some
additional features that set Xserve apart.
The real key to unlocking its performance, however, is Mac OS X Server v10.4.8. In run-
ning full performance and 100 percent native on Intel hardware, Mac OS X Server delivers
a host of enabling network services as well as new “lights-out” remote management
and monitoring tools. And with an unlimited-client access license included with every
Xserve, there are never any additional fees to worry about when new clients connect.
Flexibility. With more than 1 million possible configurations, Xserve is one of the most
expandable and configurable 1U servers in the industry. Features include two eight-
lane PCI Express 2GB/s expansion slots and three bays for holding an industry-leading
amount of hot-pluggable internal storage—up to 2.25TB on SATA (Serial ATA) drives or
up to 900GB on ultra-high-performance 15,000-rpm SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) drives.
Xserve comes in one standard configuration, but there are so many available options
that you can combine to meet your every need—from processor speeds to choices for
drive types, storage capacities, and networking options.
The new Xserve builds on a history of continued innovation and improvement.
Powerful, expandable, and affordable, it’s perfect for meeting the demanding, changing
needs of both small and large businesses, higher education and K–12 schools, creative
departments, and science and technology research centers.
What’s new?
• 64-bit Dual-Core Intel Xeon “Woodcrest”
processors running at up to 3.0GHz
• High-bandwidth server architecture including
4MB of shared L2 cache and dual indepen-
dent 1.33GHz system buses per processor
running at up to 10.5GB/s per channel
• 256-bit-wide memory controller supporting
up to 32GB of 667MHz DDR2 ECC FB-DIMM
memory
• Two eight-lane PCI Express expansion slots
providing up to 2GB/s bandwidth per slot
• Flexible internal storage controller supporting
SATA (Serial ATA) and SAS (Serial Attached
SCSI), using hot-plug Apple Drive Modules
supporting up to 2.25TB with SATA or 900GB
with 15,000-rpm SAS
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• Integrated “lights-out” remote management
capabilities
• Optional dual redundant power supplies
• Built-in server-class graphics that simplify
direct configuration and management
• Mac OS X Server v10.4.8, optimized for Intel
processors, with unlimited-client access
license