Specifications

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Technology Overview
Xserve
Xserve System
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Indicator lights. Indicator lights show system activity and also
provide continuous feedback on health and status, including
power, enclosure lock, drives, Ethernet links, and processor.
FireWire and USB ports. Two back-panel FireWire 800 ports
and one front-panel FireWire 400 port provide high-speed
connectivity to storage, backup devices, and other servers.
Two back-panel USB 2.0 ports connect standard peripherals.
Air ducts. An intelligent cooling system—with large air
ducts and seven high-performance double-blade fans, each
individually managed by a microcontroller—provides front-
to-back airflow over system components. For minimal noise
and power use, the fans run only as fast as needed to cool
the system effectively. If one fan fails, the others will speed
up to compensate.
Drive bays. Three bays support SATA and SAS internal storage
on three independent channels. Hot-plug support allows
storage to be added without bringing down the server. Apple
Drive Module LEDs indicate drive activity and health using Self-
Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology (SMART) data.
Optical drive. The slot-loading 24x Combo drive
(DVD-ROM/CD-RW) is convenient for fast software installation
and recovery. The optional 8x double-layer SuperDrive
(DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW) permits quick and easy archive
and backup.
Simplified rapid-mounting system. An easy-to-use rackmount
system with quick deployment rails simplifies and speeds instal-
lation of one or hundreds of systems, while supporting a wide
range of racks and cabinets.
Redundant power supplies. Hot-swappable and load-sharing,
an optional second power supply for Xserve provides enhanced
redundancy and easy serviceability in case one power supply fails.
System information tag. Slide-out card provides key system
information, including system configuration, serial number,
and Ethernet MAC (Media Access Control) addresses in text and
bar-code formats. An open area provides room for site-specific
information or an organization’s asset tag.
Gigabit Ethernet interfaces. Dual independent Gigabit
Ethernet links on the main logic board increase deployment
and management flexibility.
PCI Express slots. Two independent x8 PCI Express expansion
slots provide four times the I/O bandwidth of Xserve G5,
supporting the latest I/O and networking cards. The first slot
can be configured to support a PCI-X card.
Internal graphics. Built-in graphics—capable of driving up to
a 23-inch Apple Cinema HD Display over DVI as well as standard
VGA devices—provide administrators with convenient access
without taking up an expansion slot.
Serial port. A DB-9 serial port allows for system access through
a serial console session, even when the network is down.
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Back view
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