Apple Xserve G5/2.3 DP (PCI-X) Specs
Identifiers: Early 2005 - M9745LL/A - RackMac3,1 - A1068 - 1994
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The Apple Xserve G5/2.3 DP features dual 2.3 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 1 GB of PC3200 EEC SDRAM, an 80 GB (7200 RPM) Serial ATA hard drive, a slot-loading DVD-ROM/CD-RW "Combo" drive of unspecified speed (optional DVD-R/CD-RW "SuperDrive" available as a build-to-order configuration), and dual Gigabit Ethernet in a 1U case that fits in an industry-standard 19" rack. It shipped without a video card.
Connectivity includes USB 2.0, Firewire "800", and dual PCI-X slots. Due to the cooling requirements of the processor, the Xserve G5 models only support three "hot swappable" Apple Drive Modules compared to four in the Xserve G4.
The Xserve G5/2.3 DP shipped with an unlimited user version of MacOS X Server 10.3 upon release and MacOS X Server 10.4 "Tiger" after September 13, 2005. Custom configurations also were available.
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| Introduction Date: |
January 4, 2005 |
Discontinued Date: |
August 7, 2006 |
| 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 2005. |
| Processor Speed: |
2.3 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: |
2063/2190* |
| 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: |
1.15 GHz |
Cache Bus Speed: |
2.3 GHz (Built-in*) |
| Details: |
This model has a 1.15 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: |
16 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 three "hot plug" hard drives (Apple Drive Modules) each on an independent Serial ATA (SATA) bus.
Formally, Apple supports "up to" 750 GB of storage with three 250 GB SATA hard drives. |
| Standard Optical: |
"Combo Drive" |
Standard Disk: |
None |
| Details: |
By default, this system shipped with a slot-loading DVD-ROM/CD-RW "Combo" drive of unspecified speed. It also could be configured with a DVD-R/CD-RW "SuperDrive" at the time of purchase. |
| 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: |
3 3.5" |
| Details: |
Apple reports that this model has "two full-length 64-bit PCI-X slots [and] supports 1 card at 133 MHz or 2 at 100 MHz".
In the default configuration, one external 3.5" bay is occupied by an Apple Drive Module and two are free. |
| Incl. Keyboard: |
None |
Incl. Input: |
None |
| Case Type: |
Rack-Mountable |
Form Factor: |
Xserve G5 |
| 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: |
M9745LL/A |
Apple Subfamily: |
Early 2005 |
| Details: |
The Apple order number should be unique to this system. |
| Apple Model No: |
A1068 (EMC 1994) |
Model ID: |
RackMac3,1 |
| Details: |
Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model.
Also see: All Macs with the A1068 Model Number, the 1994 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: |
An unlimited client version of MacOS X Server 10.3 initially was pre-installed. MacOS X Server 10.4 "Tiger" was pre-installed starting September 13, 2005. 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) with one drive installed. Apple reports that it weighs 37.0 pounds (16.6 kg) with three Apple Drive Modules installed. |
| Original Price: |
US$3999 |
Est. Current Retail: |
N/A |
| Details: |
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