Apple Xserve Xeon 2.0 "Quad Core" (Late 2006) Specs
Identifiers: Late 2006 - MA409LL/A - Xserve1,1 - A1196 - 2107
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The first Intel-based Mac server, the Xserve Xeon 2.0 "Quad Core" is powered by two 2.0 GHz Dual Core Intel Xeon 5130 processors with 4 MB of shared level 2 cache per processor and 1.33 GHz 64-bit dual independent frontside buses. Also offered, via custom configuration, were two 2.66 GHz Dual Core Xeon 5150 processors or two 3.0 GHz Dual Core Xeon 5160 processors.
By default, it was configured with 1.0 GB of 667 MHz DDR2 ECC "fully-buffered" (FB-DIMM) memory (but can support up to 32 GB of RAM), an 80 GB (7200 RPM) SATA "drive module", a slot-loading 24x DVD-ROM/CD-RW "Combo" drive, and a "built-in ATI Radeon X1300 PCI Express graphics with 64 MB of GDDR3 SDRAM." Ports include onboard mini-DVI, two USB 2.0 ports, two Firewire "800" ports, and a front-mounted Firewire "400" port.
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| Introduction Date: |
August 7, 2006 |
Discontinued Date: |
January 8, 2008 |
| Details: |
The "Introduction Date" refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The "Discontinued Date" refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended.
Also see: All Macs introduced in 2006. |
| Processors: |
2 (4 Cores) |
Geekbench: |
3946/4292* |
| Details: |
*These Geekbench 2 benchmarks are in 32-bit and 64-bit modes, respectively.
Geekbench 2 benchmarks reflect results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better. Individual user-submitted benchmarks can vary, but an average can be useful to get an idea of the relative performance of different Macs. You also might be interested in combing through all Geekbench user-submissions for Macs with the Xserve1,1 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare Geekbench results from different Macs side-by-side, please see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison.
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| Processor Speed: |
2.0 GHz |
Processor Type: |
D. Core Xeon 5130 x2 |
| Details: |
Each of two Xeon 5130 "Woodcrest" Dual-Core processors have two independent processor "cores" with 4 MB of shared level 2 cache per processor. It also features 64-bit data paths and registers. |
| Custom Speeds: |
2.66 GHz, 3.0 GHz* |
Architecture: |
64-Bit |
| Details: |
*Also offered, via custom configuration, were two 2.66 GHz Dual Core Xeon 5150 processors and two 3.0 GHz Dual Core Xeon 5160 processors.
As requested by readers, EveryMac.com also has documented these custom configurations as their own models. |
| Processor Upgrade: |
N/A |
FPU: |
Integrated |
| Details: |
It is not clear if the processor can be upgraded on this model. |
| System Bus Speed: |
1.33 GHz |
Cache Bus Speed: |
2.0 GHz (Built-in) |
| Details: |
1.33 GHz 64-bit dual independent frontside buses, one for each dual-core processor. 4 MB of "on chip" shared level 2 cache per processor. |
| ROM/Firmware Type: |
EFI |
EFI Architecture: |
32-Bit |
| L1 Cache: |
N/A |
L2/L3 Cache: |
4 MB |
| Details: |
Each processor has 4 MB of shared level 2 cache. |
| RAM Type: |
ECC DDR2 FB-DIMM |
Min. RAM Speed: |
667 MHz |
| Details: |
Uses "667 MHz DDR2 ECC fully-buffered DMM (FB-DIMM) memory" and has a "256-bit wide memory controller". |
| Standard RAM: |
1 GB |
Maximum RAM: |
32 GB |
| Details: |
1 GB of RAM installed as two 512 MB modules. 6 slots free. RAM must be installed in pairs using 512 MB, 1 GB, 2GB, or 4 GB modules.
Site sponsor Other World Computing sells Xserve memory, as well as hard drives and other upgrades.
Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs. |
| Motherboard RAM: |
None |
RAM Slots: |
8 |
| Details: |
Apple reports that the system has "four fully-buffered DIMM (FB-DIMM) channels" with eight DIMM slots. |
| Video Card: |
Radeon X1300 |
VRAM Type: |
GDDR3 SDRAM |
| Details: |
Apple reports that this Xserve model has "built-in ATI Radeon X1300 PCI Express graphics with 64 MB of GDDR3 SDRAM; mini-DVI to VGA adaptor." It also can be configured with a separate Radeon X1300 PCI Express graphics card with "256 MB of DDR2 memory and [a] dual-link DVI port". |
| Standard VRAM: |
64 MB |
Maximum VRAM: |
64 MB |
| Details: |
The built-in graphics cannot be upgraded. |
| Display Support: |
N/A |
Resolution Support: |
N/A |
| 2nd Display Support: |
None |
2nd Max. Resolution: |
N/A |
| Details: |
Single display supported in default configuration. Additional displays can be supported with expansion cards. |
| Standard Hard Drive: |
80 GB (7200 RPM) |
Int. HD Interface: |
SATA/SAS |
| Details: |
Default hard drive is SATA. Apple reports that this Xserve supports "any combination of SATA or SAS Apple Drive Modules: up to 2.25 TB using three 750 GB 7200 RPM SATA drive modules; or up to 900 GB using three 300 GB 15,000 RPM SAS drive modules." |
| Standard Optical: |
24X "Combo Drive" |
Standard Disk: |
None |
| Details: |
Default configuration supports a slot-loading "24x DVD-ROM/CD-RW" drive. An "8x double-layer SuperDrive (DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)" also is available. |
| Standard Modem: |
None |
Standard Ethernet: |
Gigabit (x2) |
| Details: |
The system has "two independent 10/100/1000BASE-T [Gigabit] Ethernet (RJ-45) interfaces with support for jumbo frames." |
| Standard AirPort: |
N/A |
Standard Bluetooth: |
N/A |
| USB Ports: |
2 (2.0) |
Firewire Ports: |
1 (400), 2 (800) |
| Details: |
Two USB 2.0 ports and two Firewire "800" ports on rear panel, one Firewire "400" port on front panel.
Also see: Complete Ports. |
| Expansion Slots: |
2 x8 PCIe |
Expansion Bays: |
3 3.5" |
| Details: |
In the default configuration, Apple reports that "two open eight-lane PCI Express slots provide independent throughput of up to 2GB/s each. One slot can be configured as a PCI-X slot to work with PCI-X expansion cards." Specifically, the system is equipped with "one half-length (6.6-inch), eight-lane PCI Express slot and one 9-inch configurable slot (eight-lane PCI Express or 133MHz PCI-X)".
In the default configuration, one external 3.5" bay is occupied by a hard drive and two bays are free. |
| Incl. Keyboard: |
None |
Incl. Input: |
None |
| Case Type: |
Rack-Mountable |
Form Factor: |
Xserve Intel |
| Details: |
Fits "several types of racks, including open four-post rack[s] and cabinets from 24- to 36-inches deep." |
| Apple Order No: |
MA409LL/A |
Apple Subfamily: |
Late 2006 |
| Details: |
The Apple order number should be unique to this system. |
| Apple Model No: |
A1196 (EMC 2107) |
Model ID: |
Xserve1,1 |
| Details: |
Please note that these identifiers often refer to more than one model.
Also see: All Macs with the A1196 Model Number, the 2107 EMC Number, and the Xserve1,1 Model Identifier.
For more about these identifiers and how to locate them on each Mac, please refer to EveryMac.com's Mac Identification section. |
| Battery Type: |
N/A |
Battery Life: |
N/A |
| Pre-Installed MacOS: |
X Server 10.4.8 (8N1215) |
Maximum MacOS: |
Current* |
| Details: |
An unlimited client version of Mac OS X Server 10.4 "Tiger" was pre-installed.
*This model fulfills the minimum hardware requirements to run the latest version of OS X 10.7 "Lion" if the system has bee upgraded to at least 2 GB of RAM. Additional details regarding the upgrade path from OS X Server to OS X Lion and the OS X Lion Server "app" will be added when available. Additionally, although it has a 64-bit processor, it has a 32-bit EFI and cannot boot in 64-bit mode. It does not support "OpenCL" either. |
| Minimum Windows: |
None* |
Maximum Windows: |
None* |
| Details: |
*Apple's Boot Camp provides no support for running Windows on the Intel-based Xserve models. |
| MacOS 9 Support: |
None |
Windows Support: |
N/A |
| Dimensions: |
1.73 x 17.6 x 30.0 |
Avg. Weight: |
31.7 lbs. (14.4 kg) |
| Details: |
In inches - height by width by depth, (4.4 cm, 44.7 cm, 76.2 cm). 31.7 pounds (17.4 kg) for "base" configuration. Apple reports that it weighs "38.3 pounds (17.4 kg) with three 300 GB SAS Apple Drive Modules and two power supplies." |
| Original Price (US): |
US$2999 |
Est. Current Retail: |
N/A |
| Details: |
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Also see: Global Original Prices for this model. EveryMac.com's Global Original Prices section, with original pricing for Intel Macs in 24 countries and territories, additionally may be of interest. |
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