Apple Xserve G4/1.33 DP Cluster Node Specs
Identifiers: Slot Load - 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.
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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. |
| 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". |
| Processors: |
2 |
Geekbench: |
1201 |
| Details: |
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 RackMac1,2 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 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.
Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs. |
| 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: |
N/A |
| 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: |
None |
Standard Bluetooth: |
None |
| 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 Order No: |
M9090LL/A |
Apple Subfamily: |
Slot Load |
| 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 |
| Pre-Installed MacOS: |
X Server 10.2.4 (6I34) |
Maximum MacOS: |
X Server 10.5.8 |
| Details: |
A ten client version of MacOS X Server 10.2.4 was pre-installed. This system cannot run versions of MacOS X Server more recent than 10.5.8. |
| 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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