Xserve G5(Early 2005 Cluster Node)

The 64-bit Xserve G5.

2005.01Mac OS X Server 10.3 ~ Mac OS X 10.5.8

Background

On January 3, 2005, Apple updated the Xserve G5 with faster processors in the dual-processor configurations. 400 GB hard disks were made available for up to 1.2 TB of internal storage. The slot-loading optical drive was upgraded to a combination DVD-ROM/CD-RW standard, DVD-/+RW optional. Soon after, Apple updated the Xserve and Xserve RAID to allow the use of 500 GB Hard Drives. Xserve G5 models before April 2005 shipped with Mac OS X v10.3 "Panther", after April 2005 shipped with Mac OS X v10.4 "Tiger".

SourceWikipedia

Key Specs

ChipPowerPC 970fx (G5)
MemoryNone / Up to 16 GB
Storage80 GB 7200-rpm
Weight15.0 kg

Full Specifications

Basic Info

Release Date2005.01
Introduced1/2005
Discontinued11/2006
Original Price$2,999
OS SupportMac OS X Server 10.3 ~ Mac OS X 10.5.8
Support StatusDiscontinued (Obsolete)

Chip & Storage

ChipPowerPC 970fx (G5)(Dual 2.3 GHz, single core per processor, 90 nm process)
MemoryNone / Up to 16 GB
Storage80 GB 7200-rpm
Hard Drive InterfaceOne 1.5 Gbps Serial ATA (SATA) bay
FirmwareOpen Firmware

Connectivity & Expansion

Expansion SlotsTwo 133MHz 64-bit PCI-X slots (one at 133MHz or two at 100MHz)

Body & Dimensions

Width44 mm
Height4.4 mm
Thickness71.1 mm
Weight15.0 kg

Color

Available Colors

Model Identifier

Model IDRackMac3,1 / A1068