Apple Xserve G4/1.33 DP Cluster Node Specs (M9090LL/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.
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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. |
| 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: |
256 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: |
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 |
| Display Support: |
N/A |
Resolution Support: |
N/A |
| 2nd Display Support: |
None |
2nd Max. Resolution: |
None |
| 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 a single "hot plug" hard drive (Apple Drive Module) on a 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: |
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 |
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 |
| 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 Model No: |
M9090LL/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: |
A ten 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). |
| Original Price: |
US$2799 |
Est. Current Retail: |
N/A |
| Details: |
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