Xserve G4/1.33 DP Cluster Node Specs (Cluster Node, M9090LL/A, RackMac1,2, N/A, N/A): EveryMac.com

Apple Xserve G4/1.33 DP Cluster Node Specs

Identifiers: Cluster Node - M9090LL/A - RackMac1,2 - N/A - N/A

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The Apple Xserve G4/1.33 DP Cluster Node 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 256 MB of PC2700 DDR SDRAM, a 60 GB (7200 RPM) Ultra ATA/133 hard drive, and a single10/100/1000Base-T (Gigabit) Ethernet in a 1U case that fits in an industry-standard 19" rack.

Designed to be "clustered" in quantity with a standard Xserve as a "head node", the Xserve G4/1.33 DP Cluster Node allows multiple systems to be used together for intensive computing tasks, but has a single drive bay (instead of four), a single Gigabit Ethernet port (instead of two), and no optical drive or video card to cut costs (Apple sold it for US$2799, the same price as the single processor Xserve G4/1.33). Like the "head node" Xserve G4, this model has two full length 66 MHz, 64-bit PCI slots, but lacks the one half-length 66 MHz, 32-bit combination PCI/4X AGP slot.

The Xserve G4/1.33 DP Cluster Node shipped with a ten user version of MacOS X Server 10.2.4 -- instead of an unlimited user version -- and custom server monitoring software pre-installed. Custom configurations also were available.

Despite the age of this system, site sponsor Other World Computing has RAM, hard drives, SSDs, and other upgrades available for this specific Mac while supplies last.

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Introduction Date:

March 1, 2003

Discontinued Date:

January 6, 2004

Details:

The "Introduction Date" generally refers to the date a model was introduced via press release, although no press release was issued for this model. 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 2003.

Processors:

Architecture:

32-Bit

Details:

Also see: All models with a 32-Bit processor courtesy of EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Sort.

Geekbench 2 (32):

1201

Geekbench 2 (64):

N/A

Details:

This model only is compatible with the 32-bit Geekbench 2 benchmark. These numbers reflect an average of user provided 32-bit and 64-bit results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.

You also might be interested in reviewing all 32-bit and 64-bit Geekbench 2 user submissions for Macs with the RackMac1,2 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.

To dynamically compare Geekbench 2 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison.

Geekbench 3 (32):

N/A

Geekbench 3 (32):

N/A

Details:

The Geekbench 3 benchmark does not support this model. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.

You also might be interested in reviewing all 32-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for Macs with the RackMac1,2 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.

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Geekbench 3 (64):

N/A

Geekbench 3 (64):

N/A

Details:

The Geekbench 3 benchmark does not support this model. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.

You also might be interested in reviewing all 64-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for Macs with the RackMac1,2 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.

To dynamically compare 64-bit Geekbench 3 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison.

Geekbench 4 (SC):

N/A

Geekbench 4 (MC):

N/A

Details:

N/A Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.

You also might be interested in reviewing all single core and multicore Geekbench 4 user submissions for Macs with the RackMac1,2 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.

To dynamically compare Geekbench 4 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison.

Geekbench 5 (SC):

N/A

Geekbench 5 (MC):

N/A

Details:

The Geekbench 5 benchmark does not support this Mac. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.

You also might be interested in reviewing all single core and multicore Geekbench 5 user submissions for Macs with the RackMac1,2 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.

To dynamically compare Geekbench 5 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison.

Processor Speed:

1.33 GHz

Processor Type:

PowerPC 7455 (G4) x2

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".

Turbo Boost:

N/A

Custom Speeds:

N/A

Details:

N/A

Processor Upgrade:

N/A

FPU:

Integrated

Details:

N/A

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

EFI Architecture:

N/A

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:

256 MB

Maximum RAM:

2 GB

Details:

In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells memory -- as well as other upgrades -- for this Xserve.

In Germany, site sponsor CompuRAM sells RAM and other upgrades for this Xserve.

Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs.

Motherboard RAM:

None

RAM Slots:

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:

None

VRAM Type:

None

Details:

The Xserve G4 Cluster Node does not have a video card. It is designed to be used with an Xserve G4 as a host system.

Standard VRAM:

None

Maximum VRAM:

None

Details:

N/A

Display Support:

N/A

Resolution Support:

N/A

Details:

N/A

2nd Display Support:

None

2nd Max. Resolution:

N/A

Details:

N/A

Standard Storage:

60 GB HDD

Std. Storage Speed:

7200 RPM

Details:

In the default configuration, this model has one 60 GB 7200 RPM hard drive with 2 MB disk cache.

In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells storage upgrades for this Xserve.

Also see: SSD Compatibility Guide for All G3 & Later Macs.

Storage Dimensions:

3.5" (25.4 mm)

Storage Interface:

Ultra ATA/133

Details:

This model supports a single "hot plug" 3.5" hard drive (Apple Drive Module) or SSD on an independent 133 MHz Ultra ATA/133 bus.

Standard Optical:

None

Standard Disk:

None

Details:

This model does not support an internal optical drive.

Standard Modem:

None

Standard Ethernet:

Gigabit

Details:

This system has one Gigabit Ethernet port onboard.

Standard AirPort:

None

Standard Bluetooth:

None

Details:

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.

Expansion Slots:

2 PCI

Expansion Bays:

1 3.5"

Details:

The Xserve G4 Cluster Node 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".

The single external 3.5" bay is occupied by an Apple Drive Module.

Incl. Keyboard:

None

Incl. Input:

None

Details:

N/A

Case Type:

Rack-Mountable

Form Factor:

Xserve Cluster Node

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 Order No:

M9090LL/A

Apple Subfamily:

Cluster Node

Details:

The Apple order number should be unique to this system.

Apple Model No:

N/A (EMC N/A)

Model ID:

RackMac1,2

Details:

Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model.

Also see: All Macs with the N/A Model Number, the N/A EMC Number, and the RackMac1,2 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:

3.6V Lithium

Battery Life:

N/A

Details:

N/A

Pre-Installed MacOS:

X Server 10.2.4 (6I34)

Maximum MacOS:

X Server 10.5.8

Details:

A ten client version of Mac OS X Server 10.2.4 was pre-installed. This system cannot run versions of Mac OS X Server more recent than 10.5.8.

Minimum Windows:

N/A

Maximum Windows:

N/A

Details:

MacOS 9 Support:

None

Windows Support:

N/A

Details:

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).

Original Price (US):

US$2799

Est. Current Retail:

N/A

Details:

Please note that on average the estimated current retail pricing of used systems is updated twice a year (please refer to the date on the bottom of the page for the date last updated).

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Video (Monitor):

None

Floppy (Ext.):

None

Details:

The Xserve G4 Cluster Node does not have video out. It is designed to be used with an Xserve G4 as a host system.

ADB:

None

SCSI:

None*

Details:

*SCSI can be added via a PCI card.

Serial (Standard):

1 (DB-9)

Serial (Geoport):

None

Details:

This system has a single DB-9 serial port for accessing the server through a serial console session. This is not a "Mac serial" port.

USB:

2 (1.1)

Firewire:

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.

Modem:

None

Ethernet:

1 (RJ-45)

Details:

One 10/100/1000BASE-T [Gigabit] Ethernet (RJ-45) port onboard.

S-Video Input:

None

S-Video Output:

None

Details:

N/A

Microphone:

None

Sound In:

None

Details:

N/A

Sound Out:

None

Headphone:

None

Details:

N/A

Security (Lock):

1 (Lock)

Joystick (PC):

None

Details:

N/A

Power:

Power Adapter:

N/A

Details:

This model has a single 345W power supply.

Apple reports that the line voltage is "universal input (90V to 264V AC), power factor corrected" and the maximum input current is 3.6A (90V to 132V) or 1.8A (180V to 264V). It has a single phase frequency of "47 Hz to 63 Hz".

Global original prices for the Xserve G4/1.33 DP Cluster Node in 34 different countries and territories follow; organized alphabetically by region.

For global original prices for Intel Macs in one particular country on a single page, please refer to EveryMac.com's Global Original Prices section.

Original Prices - North & South America

Canada:

N/A

Brazil:

N/A

Mexico:

N/A

United States:

US$2799

Original Prices - Europe

Austria:

N/A

Belgium:

N/A

Denmark:

N/A

Finland:

N/A

France:

N/A

Germany:

N/A

Ireland:

N/A

Italy:

N/A

Luxembourg:

N/A

Netherlands:

N/A

Norway:

N/A

Portugal:

N/A

Spain:

N/A

Sweden:

N/A

Switzerland:

N/A

United Kingdom:

N/A

Original Prices - Asia

China:

N/A

Hong Kong:

N/A

India:

N/A

Indonesia:

N/A

Japan:

N/A

Korea:

N/A

Malaysia:

N/A

The Philippines:

N/A

Singapore:

N/A

Taiwan:

N/A

Thailand:

N/A

Vietnam:

N/A

Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand

Australia:

N/A

New Zealand:

N/A

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