Apple Xserve G5/2.3 DP Cluster Node (PCI-X) Specs (M9742LL/A)
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The Apple Xserve G5/2.3 DP Cluster Node 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 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 G5/2.3 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 G5/2.3). Like the "head node" Xserve G5, the "Cluster Node" includes USB 2.0, Firewire "800", and dual PCI-X slots.
The Xserve G5/2.3 DP Cluster Node shipped with a ten user version -- instead of 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. |
| Processor Type: |
PowerPC 970fx (G5) x2 |
Processor Speed: |
2.3 GHz |
| 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." |
| 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: |
512 MB |
Maximum RAM: |
16 GB |
| Details: |
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| 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: |
None |
| 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: |
N/A |
Standard Bluetooth: |
N/A |
| 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: |
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".
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: |
M9742LL/A |
Apple Subfamily: |
Early 2005 |
| Details: |
The Apple model number should be unique to this system. |
| Gestalt/Model ID: |
N/A |
Machine Model: |
RackMac3,1 |
| Details: |
Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one model. |
| Battery Type: |
N/A |
Battery Life: |
N/A |
| Pre-Installed MacOS: |
X Server 10.3 |
Maximum MacOS: |
Current X Server |
| Details: |
A ten 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. 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: |
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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