Apple Xserve G4/1.33 DP (Slot Load) Specs (M8889LL/A)
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The Apple Xserve G4/1.33 DP (Slot Load) features dual 1.33 GHz PowerPC 7455 (G4) processors each with the AltiVec "Velocity Engine" vector processing unit, 256k "on chip" level 2 cache and 2 MB "backside" level 3 cache. It shipped standard with 512 MB of PC2700 DDR SDRAM, a 60 GB (7200 RPM) Ultra ATA/133 hard drive, a slot-loading 24X CD-ROM drive (or optional DVD/CD-RW "Combo" drive), an ATI PCI graphics card with 32 MB of DDR SDRAM (an unspecified AGP 4X graphics card with 64 MB of DDR SDRAM was available as an optional configuration), and dual 10/100/1000Base-T (Gigabit) Ethernet all in a 1U case that fits in an industry-standard 19" rack.
The Xserve G4/1.33 DP is architecturally similar to the earlier Xserve G4/1.0 DP, but in addition to having faster processors, it has a faster system bus, faster RAM, faster drive buses (four hot swappable "Apple Drive Modules" -- each running on its own Ultra ATA/133 bus), and Firewire "800" support.
Like the original Xserve, this model has two full length 66 MHz, 64-bit PCI slots and one half-length 66 MHz, 32-bit combination PCI/4X AGP slot. In the default configuration, the lower 64-bit PCI slot is occupied by the video card and the 32-bit combination PCI/AGP slot is occupied by a Gigabit Ethernet card.
The Xserve G4/1.33 DP shipped with an unlimited user version of MacOS X Server 10.2.4 and custom server monitoring software pre-installed. Custom configurations also were available.
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| Introduction Date: |
February 10, 2003 |
Discontinued Date: |
January 6, 2004 |
| 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. |
| Processor Type: |
PowerPC 7455 (G4)x2 |
Processor Speed: |
1.33 GHz |
| Details: |
The PowerPC G4 includes the AltiVec "Velocity Engine" vector processor. Apple also advertised that the Xserve provides "full 128-bit internal memory data paths". |
| Processor Upgrade: |
N/A |
FPU: |
Integrated |
| System Bus Speed: |
167 MHz |
Cache Bus Speed: |
1.33 GHz (Built-in*) |
| Details: |
*This Xserve has a 256k "on chip" level 2 cache that runs at processor speed and 2 MB of DDR SDRAM level 3 cache "with up to 3.5 GB/s throughput" per processor. |
| ROM/Firmware Type: |
Open Firmware |
ROM/Firmware Size: |
1 MB |
| Details: |
The Boot ROM is roughly 1 MB, other instructions are loaded into RAM. |
| L1 Cache: |
64k |
L2/L3 Cache: |
256k (on chip), 2 MB |
| Details: |
Includes a 256k "on chip" level 2 cache that runs at processor speed and a 2 MB level 3 cache (DDR SDRAM) with "with up to 3.5 GB/s throughput" per processor. |
| RAM Type: |
PC2700 DDR SDRAM |
Min. RAM Speed: |
333 MHz |
| Details: |
Uses 333 MHz PC2700 DDR SDRAM memory modules. |
| Standard RAM: |
512 MB |
Maximum RAM: |
2 GB |
| Details: |
Site sponsor Other World Computing sells Xserve memory, as well as hard drives and other upgrades. |
| Motherboard RAM: |
None |
RAM Slots: |
4 |
| Details: |
Apple reports that the system has "four DIMM slots supporting up to 2 GB using 128 MB, 256 MB, or 512 MB DIMMs". |
| Video Card: |
ATI PCI* |
VRAM Type: |
DDR SDRAM |
| Details: |
By default, this model is configured with an unspecified "ATI PCI graphics card with 32 MB of DDR SDRAM and a VGA connector; with support for 33 MHz or 66 MHz operation."
At the time of purchase, it also could be configured with an otherwise unspecified "AGP 4X" graphics card with 64 MB of DDR SDRAM. The upgraded graphics card provides DVI, VGA, and S-video connectors, as well as dual display support. |
| Standard VRAM: |
32 MB |
Maximum VRAM: |
32 MB* |
| Details: |
*This model could be configured with an "AGP 4X" graphics card with 64 MB of DDR SDRAM at the time of purchase. |
| Display Support: |
N/A |
Resolution Support: |
N/A |
| 2nd Display Support: |
None* |
2nd Max. Resolution: |
None* |
| Details: |
*Single display supported in default configuration. If configured with the optional otherwise unspecified "AGP 4X" graphics card, this Xserve offers "dual display support" of an unspecified resolution, presumed to be at least 2048x1536, matching the graphic card provided with the original Xserve G4/1.0. |
| Standard Hard Drive: |
60 GB (7200 RPM) |
Int. HD Interface: |
Ultra ATA/133 |
| Details: |
In the default configuration, this model has one 60 GB 7200 RPM hard drive with 2 MB disk cache. It supports four "hot plug" hard drives (Apple Drive Modules) each on an independent 133 MHz Ultra ATA/133 bus.
Formally, Apple supports "up to" 720 GB of storage with any combination of 60 GB ATA/133 hard drives with 2 MB disk cache and/or 180 GB ATA/100 hard drives with 8 MB disk cache. |
| Standard Optical: |
24X CD-ROM* |
Standard Disk: |
None |
| Details: |
By default, this Xserve has a 24X slot-load CD-ROM drive. It also could be configured with a DVD/CD-RW "Combo" drive of unspecified speed at the time of purchase. |
| Standard Modem: |
None |
Standard Ethernet: |
Gigabit (x2) |
| Details: |
In the default configuration, this system has one Gigabit Ethernet port onboard and another Gigabit Ethernet port on a card installed in the half-length 32-bit PCI/AGP combination slot. |
| Standard AirPort: |
N/A |
Standard Bluetooth: |
N/A |
| USB Ports: |
2 (1.1) |
Firewire Ports: |
1 (400), 2 (800) |
| Details: |
Two USB 1.1 ports, dual channel (12Mbps each). One Firewire "400" port on the front, two Firewire "800" ports on the rear.
Also see: Complete Ports. |
| Expansion Slots: |
2 PCI, 1 PCI/AGP* |
Expansion Bays: |
4 3.5" |
| Details: |
The Xserve has two full-length 64-bit 66 MHz PCI slots that support "32-bit or 64-bit 3.3V PCI cards running at 33 MHz or 66 MHz, respectively". It also has one half-length 32-bit 66 MHz PCI/AGP combination slot.
In the default configuration, Apple reports that the lower 64-bit PCI slot is filled with the PCI graphics card and the 32-bit PCI/AGP slot is filled with a Gigabit Ethernet card. If the Xserve is equipped with the build-to-order unspecified "4X AGP" graphics card, it occupies the PCI/AGP slot and the Gigabit Ethernet card occupies one of the 64-bit PCI slots. In either configuration, the system has one 64-bit PCI slot free.
In the default configuration, one external 3.5" bay is occupied by an Apple Drive Module and three are free. |
| Incl. Keyboard: |
None |
Incl. Input: |
None |
| Case Type: |
Rack-Mountable |
Form Factor: |
Xserve |
| Details: |
Fits "EIA-310-D-compliant industry-standard 19-inch wide racks, including four-post racks 24 inches, 26 inches, and from 29 to 36 inches deep [and] two-post telco racks (center mount brackets included)." |
| Apple Model No: |
M8889LL/A |
Apple Subfamily: |
Slot Load |
| Details: |
The Apple model number should be unique to this system. |
| Gestalt/Model ID: |
N/A |
Machine Model: |
RackMac1,2 |
| Details: |
Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model. |
| Battery Type: |
3.6V Lithium |
Battery Life: |
N/A |
| Pre-Installed MacOS: |
X Server 10.2.4 |
Maximum MacOS: |
Current X Server |
| Details: |
An unlimited client version of MacOS X Server 10.2.4 was pre-installed. Please note that this system can run the current version of MacOS X Server as of the date last updated (see bottom of page). |
| MacOS 9 Support: |
None |
Windows Support: |
N/A |
| Dimensions: |
1.73 x 17.6 x 28.0 |
Avg. Weight: |
26.0 lbs. (11.8 kg) |
| Details: |
In inches - height by width by depth, (4.4 cm, 44.7 cm, 71.1 cm). 26.0 pounds (11.8 kg) with one drive installed. Apple reports that it weighs 31.0 pounds (14.1 kg) with four Apple Drive Modules installed. |
| Original Price: |
US$3799 |
Est. Current Retail: |
N/A |
| Details: |
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