Apple Xserve G5/2.0 DP Cluster Node (PCI-X) Specs
Identifiers: Xserve G5 - ML/9215A - RackMac3,1 - N/A - N/A
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The Apple Xserve G5/2.0 DP Cluster Node, along with the Xserve G5/2.0 and Xserve G5/2.0 DP, is a member of the first rackmount Mac series to use the 64-bit PowerPC 970fx (G5) processor. In addition to higher clock speeds, the PowerPC 970fx (G5) has a "new execution core that features massively parallel computation for an unprecedented 215 in-flight instructions", and the Xserve G5 uses a new system architecture as well. Together this combination results in major speed gains compared to earlier Apple systems.
The Apple Xserve G5/2.0 DP Cluster Node features dual 2.0 GHz PowerPC 970fx (G5) processors each with the AltiVec "Velocity Engine" vector processing unit and 512k "on chip" level 2 cache. It shipped configured with 512 MB of PC3200 EEC SDRAM, an 80 GB (7200 RPM) Serial ATA hard drive, and dual Gigabit Ethernet in a 1U case that fits in an industry-standard 19" rack.
Designed to be "clustered" in quantity with a standard Xserve G5 as a "head node", the Xserve G5/2.0 DP Cluster Node allows multiple systems to be used together for intensive computing tasks, but has a single drive bay (instead of three) and no optical drive to cut costs (Apple sold it for US$2999, the same price as the single processor Xserve G5/2.0). Like the "head node" Xserve G5, the "Cluster Node" includes USB 2.0, Firewire "800", and dual PCI-X slots.
The Xserve G5/2.0 DP Cluster Node shipped with a ten user version of MacOS X Server 10.3 (instead of an unlimited user version). Custom configurations also were available.
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| Introduction Date: |
January 6, 2004 |
Discontinued Date: |
January 4, 2005 |
| 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 2004. |
| Processor Speed: |
2.0 GHz |
Processor Type: |
PowerPC 970fx (G5) x2 |
| Details: |
The PowerPC 970fx "G5" has 64-bit data paths and registers with native support for 32-bit application code. Apple also reports that it includes a "parallel data structure supporting up to 215 simultaneous in-flight instructions, [and] simultaneous issue of up to 10 out-of-order operations." It likewise has a "dual-pipeline Velocity Engine for 128-bit single-instruction, multiple-data (SIMD) processing, two independent double-precision floating-point units, [and] advanced three-stage branch-prediction logic." |
| Processors: |
2 |
Geekbench: |
1620/1943* |
| 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 RackMac3,1 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 Upgrade: |
N/A |
FPU: |
Integrated |
| System Bus Speed: |
1 GHz |
Cache Bus Speed: |
2.0 GHz (Built-in*) |
| Details: |
This model has a 1 GHz frontside bus and a 512k "on chip" level 2 cache that runs at processor speed for each 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: |
32k/64k |
L2/L3 Cache: |
512k (on chip) |
| Details: |
32k level 1 data cache, 64k level 1 instructional cache. The 512k on-chip level 2 cache runs at processor speed. |
| RAM Type: |
PC3200 EEC SDRAM |
Min. RAM Speed: |
400 MHz |
| Details: |
Uses 400 MHz PC3200 DDR SDRAM memory modules. |
| Standard RAM: |
1 GB |
Maximum RAM: |
8 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: |
8 |
| Details: |
This system has eight RAM slots supporting a maximum of 16 GB of memory. |
| Video Card: |
None |
VRAM Type: |
None |
| 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: |
80 GB (7200 RPM) |
Int. HD Interface: |
Serial ATA |
| Details: |
In the default configuration, this model has one 80 GB 7200 RPM hard drive. It supports a single "hot plug" hard drive (Apple Drive Module) on a Serial ATA (SATA) bus. |
| Standard Optical: |
None |
Standard Disk: |
None |
| Details: |
This model does not support an internal optical drive. |
| Standard Modem: |
None |
Standard Ethernet: |
Gigabit (x2) |
| Details: |
Two built-in Gigabit (10/100/1000Base-T) Ethernet ports. |
| Standard AirPort: |
None |
Standard Bluetooth: |
None |
| USB Ports: |
2 (2.0) |
Firewire Ports: |
1 (400), 2 (800) |
| Details: |
Two USB 2.0 ports. One Firewire "400" port on the front, two Firewire "800" ports on the rear.
Also see: Complete Ports. |
| Expansion Slots: |
2 PCI-X |
Expansion Bays: |
1 3.5" |
| Details: |
Two full-length 64-bit 133 MHz PCI-X slots on independent buses.
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: |
ML/9215A |
Apple Subfamily: |
Xserve G5 |
| Details: |
The Apple order number should be unique to this system. |
| Apple Model No: |
N/A (EMC N/A) |
Model ID: |
RackMac3,1 |
| 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 RackMac3,1 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 10.3 |
Maximum MacOS: |
X Server 10.5.8 |
| Details: |
A ten client version of MacOS X Server 10.3 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: |
33.0 lbs. (15.1 kg) |
| Details: |
In inches - height by width by depth, (4.4 cm, 44.7 cm, 71.1 cm). 33.0 pounds (15.1 kg). |
| Original Price: |
US$2999 |
Est. Current Retail: |
N/A |
| Details: |
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