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MacOS-Compatible Systems: Marathon: RackMac TZ 603e/180 Specs | Ports

Marathon RackMac

The Marathon RackMac TZ 603e/180, based on the Tanzania architecture co-developed by Apple and Motorola, features a 180 MHz PowerPC 603e processor, 16 MB of RAM, and a 1.2 GB hard drive in a secure, rack-mountable case. In addition to custom configurations, Marathon offered a bare bones "Simple Solution" and an equipped "Server Solution" configuration of this model.

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Introduction Date: July 1, 1997 Discontinued Date: October 30, 1997
Processor Type: PowerPC 603e  Processor Speed: 180 MHz 
Processor Upgrade: Third-Party FPU (Integrated): PowerPC 603e
System Bus Speed: 36 MHz Lookaside Bus Speed: 36 MHz
ROM Size: 4 MB Data Path: 64-bit
Level 1 Cache: 32k Level 2 Cache: None, 256k *
RAM Type: 60 ns 168-pin DIMM VRAM Type: 1 MB VRAM DIMM
Standard RAM: None, 16 MB * Maximum RAM: 160 MB 1.
Motherboard RAM: None RAM Slots: 3 (1, group of 2) 2.
Standard VRAM: None, 2 MB * Maximum VRAM: 4 MB
Standard Hard Drive: None, 1.2 GB * Int. Hard Drive Type: IDE-ATA
Standard CD-ROM: None, 16X (IDE) * Standard Disk: 1.44 MB (soft-eject)
Standard Modem: N/A Standard Ethernet: N/A
Case Type: Rack-Mountable 3. Form Factor: Marathon Rack
Exp. Slots: 3 PCI Exp. Bays (Free): 1 (5.25"), 2 (3.5") 4.
Battery Type: 4.5V Alkaline Battery Life: N/A
Built-in Display: N/A Supported MacOS: 7.5.3, 7.6.1, 8.0-9.0 5.
Dimensions: 7.0 x 17.25 x 17.75 6. Avg. Weight: 42 lbs.
Original Price: $2000, $3000 US Est. Current Price: N/A
Notes: *. Custom configurations were available, standard configurations listed.
1.
Memory controller addresses one 32 MB and two 64 MB DIMMs.
2. RAM cannot be interleaved to improve performance.
3. Black case, lockable front-panel.
4. Remaining 5.25" bay is external, others are internal.
5. MacOS versions beyond 8.1 are not supported officially by Apple.
6. In inches, height x width x depth (4U 19" Rackspace).
7. Photo Credit: Marathon Computer.


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