Macintosh Server Specs History

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Macintosh Server G4(Mirrored Drive Doors)
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Macintosh Server G4
(Mirrored Drive Doors)
Release Date
2002.08
Discontinued
2003.01
OS Support
Mac OS X Server 10.2.1 (6E32) (Unlimited)→Mac OS X 10.5.8
Color
2-Core PowerPC
PowerPC 7455 v2.1 (G4)
RAM:
No built-inMax 2.0 GB
Storage:
120 GB 7200 rpm
Ethernet：
1x 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ-45)
ADB：
None
Serial port：
None
SCSI：
Ultra2 LVD SCSI card
Display port：
1x DVI，1x ADC (dual display support)
Audio input：
1x 3.5 mm analog input jack (16-bit 44.1 kHz)
Audio output：
2x 3.5 mm analog output jacks, 1x 2.5 mm Apple Pro Speaker minijack, 1x built-in speaker (16-bit 44.1 kHz)
USB：
2x USB 2.0 (12 Mbit/s)
FireWire：
2x FireWire 400 (15W total power)
Audio input：1x 3.5 mm analog input jack (16-bit 44.1 kHz)
Audio output：2x 3.5 mm analog output jacks, 1x 2.5 mm Apple Pro Speaker minijack, 1x built-in speaker (16-bit 44.1 kHz)
Firmware Support: Open Firmware
Drive Interface: Ultra ATA/66 (ATA-5)，Ultra ATA/100 (ATA-6) (48-bit LBA)
System Bus: 167 MHz
Memory Slots: 4x PC-2700 DDR SDRAM
Memory Speed: 10 ns (minimum)
Expansion Slots: 4x 64-bit 33 MHz PCI，1x 4x AGP
Internal Bays: 4x internal 3.5-inch ATA drive bays (2x ATA/100, 2x ATA/66), 2x optical drive bays
Media Drives: DVD/CD-RW Combo drive
Backup Battery: 3.6 V 850 mAh Lithium battery (922-4028)
Line Voltage: 100-125V AC or 200-240V AC
Power Consumption: 338 W (Maxcontinuous power)
Height: 43.2cm
Width: 22.6cm
Thickness: 46.7cm
Weight: 19.1 kg
The Macintosh Server G4 (MDD) targeted server scopes with OS X Server bundles. Launched in Aug 2002 with dual 1 GHz or 1.25 GHz G4 processors. Max 2.0 GB DDR memory. Discontinued in Jan 2003.
PowerMac3,6
Macintosh Server G4(QuickSilver 2002)
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Macintosh Server G4
(QuickSilver 2002)
Release Date
2002.01
Discontinued
2002.08
OS Support
Mac OS X Server 10.1 (Unlimited)→Mac OS X 10.5.8
Color
1 or 2-Core PowerPC
PowerPC 7450 v2.1 or 7455 v2.1 (G4)
RAM:
No built-inMax 1.5 GB
Storage:
80 GB 7200 rpm (ATA), 36 or 72 GB 10000 rpm (SCSI)
Ethernet：
1x 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ-45)
ADB：
None
Serial port：
None
SCSI：
Optional Ultra160 SCSI PCI card
Display port：
1x VGA，1x ADC (dual display support)
Audio input：
None
Audio output：
1x 3.5 mm analog output jack, 1x 2.5 mm Apple Pro Speaker minijack, 1x built-in speaker (16-bit 44.1 kHz)
USB：
2x USB 2.0 (12 Mbit/s)
FireWire：
2x FireWire 400 (15W total power)
Audio input：None
Audio output：1x 3.5 mm analog output jack, 1x 2.5 mm Apple Pro Speaker minijack, 1x built-in speaker (16-bit 44.1 kHz)
Firmware Support: Open Firmware
Drive Interface: Ultra ATA/66 (ATA-5) or Ultra160 SCSI
System Bus: 133 MHz
Memory Slots: 3x PC-133 3.3V 168-pin SDRAM
Memory Speed: 10 ns (minimum)
Expansion Slots: 4x 64-bit 33 MHz PCI，1x 4x AGP
Internal Bays: 4x internal 3.5-inch ATA drive bays，1x optical drive bays，1x Zip 250 bays
Media Drives: 24x10x32x CD-RW，Optional Zip 250
Backup Battery: 3.6 V 850 mAh Lithium battery (922-4028)
Line Voltage: 115V AC (90V to 132V AC) or 230V AC (180V to 264V AC)
Power Consumption: 338 W (Maxcontinuous power)
Height: 43.2cm
Width: 22.6cm
Thickness: 46.7cm
Weight: 13.6 kg
The Macintosh Server G4 (QuickSilver 2002) leveraged QuickSilver boards. Launched in Jan 2002 with 933 MHz single or dual 1.0 GHz G4 options. Max 1.5 GB memory. Discontinued in Aug 2002.
PowerMac3,6
Macintosh Server G4(QuickSilver 2001)
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Preview
Macintosh Server G4
(QuickSilver 2001)
Release Date
2001.09
Discontinued
2002.01
OS Support
Mac OS X Server (Unlimited)→Mac OS X 10.4.11
Color
1 or 2-Core PowerPC
PowerPC 7450 v2.1 (G4)
RAM:
No built-inMax 1.5 GB
Storage:
80 GB 7200 rpm (ATA), 36 or 72 GB 10000 rpm (SCSI)
Ethernet：
1x 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ-45)
ADB：
None
Serial port：
None
SCSI：
Optional Ultra160 SCSI PCI card
Display port：
1x VGA，1x ADC (dual display support)
Audio input：
None
Audio output：
1x 3.5 mm analog output jack, 1x 2.5 mm Apple Pro Speaker minijack, 1x built-in speaker (16-bit 44.1 kHz)
USB：
2x USB 2.0 (12 Mbit/s)
FireWire：
2x FireWire 400 (15W total power)
Audio input：None
Audio output：1x 3.5 mm analog output jack, 1x 2.5 mm Apple Pro Speaker minijack, 1x built-in speaker (16-bit 44.1 kHz)
Firmware Support: Open Firmware
Drive Interface: Ultra ATA/66 (ATA-5) or Ultra160 SCSI
System Bus: 133 MHz
Memory Slots: 3x PC-133 3.3V 168-pin SDRAM
Memory Speed: 10 ns (minimum)
Expansion Slots: 4x 64-bit 33 MHz PCI，1x 4x AGP
Internal Bays: 4x internal 3.5-inch ATA drive bays，1x optical drive bays，1x Zip 250 bays
Media Drives: 24x10x32x CD-RW，Optional Zip 250
Backup Battery: 3.6 V 850 mAh Lithium battery (922-4028)
Line Voltage: 115V AC (90V to 132V AC) or 230V AC (180V to 264V AC)
Power Consumption: 338 W (Maxcontinuous power)
Height: 43.2cm
Width: 22.6cm
Thickness: 46.7cm
Weight: 13.6 kg
The Macintosh Server G4 (QuickSilver 2001) leveraged QuickSilver boards for server environments. Launched in Sep 2001 with 733 MHz single or dual 800 MHz G4 options. Max 1.5 GB memory. Discontinued in Jan 2002.
PowerMac3,5
Macintosh Server G4(Digital Audio)
Preview
Preview
Macintosh Server G4
(Digital Audio)
Release Date
2001.01
Discontinued
2001.07
OS Support
Mac OS 9.1 with AppleShare IP 6.3.3 or Mac OS X Server→Mac OS X 10.4.11
Color
1 or 2-Core PowerPC
PowerPC 7410 v1.3 (G4)
RAM:
No built-inMax 1.5 GB
Storage:
60 GB 7200 rpm (ATA), 36 or 72 GB 10000 rpm (SCSI)
Ethernet：
1x 10/100/1000BASE-T and 4x 10/100BASE-T (dual 533 MHz) (RJ-45)
ADB：
None
Serial port：
None
SCSI：
Optional Ultra160 SCSI PCI card
Display port：
1x VGA，1x ADC (dual display support)
Audio input：
None
Audio output：
1x 3.5 mm analog output jack, 1x 2.5 mm Apple Pro Speaker minijack, 1x built-in speaker (16-bit 44.1 kHz)
USB：
2x USB 2.0 (12 Mbit/s)
FireWire：
2x FireWire 400 (15W total power)
Audio input：None
Audio output：1x 3.5 mm analog output jack, 1x 2.5 mm Apple Pro Speaker minijack, 1x built-in speaker (16-bit 44.1 kHz)
Firmware Support: Open Firmware
Drive Interface: Ultra ATA/66 (ATA-5) or Ultra160 SCSI
System Bus: 133 MHz
Memory Slots: 3x PC-133 3.3V 168-pin SDRAM
Memory Speed: 10 ns (minimum)
Expansion Slots: 4x 64-bit 33 MHz PCI，1x 4x AGP
Internal Bays: 4x internal 3.5-inch ATA drive bays，1x optical drive bays，1x Zip 250 bays
Media Drives: CD-ROM，Optional Zip 250
Backup Battery: 3.6 V 850 mAh Lithium battery (922-4028)
Line Voltage: 115V AC (90V to 132V AC) or 230V AC (180V to 264V AC)
Power Consumption: 338 W (Maxcontinuous power)
Height: 43.2cm
Width: 22.6cm
Thickness: 46.7cm
Weight: 13.6 kg
The Macintosh Server G4 (Digital Audio) leveraged Digital Audio boards for server optimized environments with OS 9/X Server bundles. Launched in Jan 2001 with 533 MHz single or dual G4 options. Max 1.5 GB memory. Discontinued in Jul 2001.
PowerMac3,4
Macintosh Server G4(Gigabit Ethernet)
Preview
Preview
Macintosh Server G4
(Gigabit Ethernet)
Release Date
2000.07
Discontinued
2001.01
OS Support
Mac OS 9.1 with AppleShare IP 6.3.3→Mac OS X Server 10.4.11 (Unlimited)
Color
2-Core PowerPC
PowerPC 7400 v2.9 (G4)
RAM:
No built-inMax 2.0 GB (Mac OS X)，1.5 GB (Mac OS 8/9)
Storage:
80 GB 7200 rpm (ATA), 36 or 72 GB 10000 rpm (SCSI)
Ethernet：
1x 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ-45)
ADB：
None
Serial port：
None
SCSI：
Optional Ultra160 SCSI PCI card
Display port：
1x VGA，1x ADC
Audio input：
1x 3.5 mm analog input jack (16-bit 44.1 kHz)
Audio output：
1x 3.5 mm analog output jack, 1x 2.5 mm Apple Pro Speaker minijack, 1x built-in speaker (16-bit 44.1 kHz)
USB：
2x USB 2.0 (12 Mbit/s)
FireWire：
2x FireWire 400 (15W total power)
Audio input：1x 3.5 mm analog input jack (16-bit 44.1 kHz)
Audio output：1x 3.5 mm analog output jack, 1x 2.5 mm Apple Pro Speaker minijack, 1x built-in speaker (16-bit 44.1 kHz)
Firmware Support: Open Firmware
Drive Interface: Ultra ATA/66 (ATA-5) or Ultra160 SCSI
System Bus: 100 MHz (up to 800 MB/s data throughput)
Memory Slots: 4x PC-100 3.3V 168-pin SDRAM (unbuffered, 8-byte, non-parity)
Memory Speed: 125 MHz (8 ns)
Expansion Slots: 3x 64-bit 33 MHz PCI，1x 2x AGP
Internal Bays: 4x internal 3.5-inch ATA drive bays，1x optical drive bays，1x Zip 100/250 bays
Media Drives: DVD-ROM or DVD-RAM
Backup Battery: 3.6 V 850 mAh Lithium battery (922-4028)
Line Voltage: 115V AC (90V to 132V AC) or 230V AC (180V to 264V AC)
Power Consumption: 220 W (Maxcontinuous power)
Height: 43.2cm
Width: 22.6cm
Thickness: 46.7cm
Weight: 13.6 kg
The Macintosh Server G4 (Gigabit Ethernet) targeted server scopes with OS X Server bundles. Launched in Jul 2000 with dual 450/500 MHz G4 setups. Max 2.0 GB memory on OS X. Discontinued in Jan 2001.
PowerMac3,3
Macintosh Server G4(AGP Graphics)
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Macintosh Server G4
(AGP Graphics)
Release Date
2000.01
Discontinued
2000.07
OS Support
Mac OS 8.6 or Mac OS X Server 1.2→Mac OS X 10.4.11
Color
1-Core PowerPC
PowerPC 7400 v2.9 (G4)
RAM:
No built-inMax 2.0 GB (Mac OS X)，1.5 GB (Mac OS 8/9)
Storage:
20 or 30 GB 7200 rpm (ATA), 18 or 36 GB 10000 rpm (SCSI)
Ethernet：
1 or 5x 10/100BASE-T (RJ-45) (with 4-port PCI card)
ADB：
None
Serial port：
None
SCSI：
Optional Ultra2 LVD SCSI PCI card
Display port：
VGA or DVI
Audio input：
1x 3.5 mm analog input jack (16-bit 44.1 kHz)
Audio output：
1x 3.5 mm analog output jack, 1x 2.5 mm Apple Pro Speaker minijack, 1x built-in speaker (16-bit 44.1 kHz)
USB：
2x USB 2.0 (12 Mbit/s)
FireWire：
3x FireWire 400 (1x internal，15W total power)
Audio input：1x 3.5 mm analog input jack (16-bit 44.1 kHz)
Audio output：1x 3.5 mm analog output jack, 1x 2.5 mm Apple Pro Speaker minijack, 1x built-in speaker (16-bit 44.1 kHz)
Firmware Support: Open Firmware
Drive Interface: Ultra ATA/66 (ATA-5) or Ultra2 SCSI
System Bus: 100 MHz (up to 800 MB/s data throughput)
Memory Slots: 4x PC-100 3.3V 168-pin SDRAM (unbuffered, 8-byte, non-parity)
Memory Speed: 10 ns (minimum)
Expansion Slots: 3x 64-bit 33 MHz PCI，1x 2x AGP
Internal Bays: 4x internal 3.5-inch ATA drive bays，1x optical drive bays，1x Zip 100/250 bays
Media Drives: 5x DVD-ROM
Backup Battery: 3.6 V 850 mAh Lithium battery (922-4028)
Line Voltage: 115 - 230V AC
Power Consumption: 220 W (Maxcontinuous power)
Height: 43.2cm
Width: 22.6cm
Thickness: 46.7cm
Weight: 13.6 kg
The Macintosh Server G4 (AGP Graphics) was the first server to use PowerPC G4 CPUs. Launched in Jan 2000 (350/400 MHz) and Oct (450/500 MHz). Max memory 2.0 GB on OS X. Bundled 20/30 GB ATA or 18/36 GB SCSI storage. Discontinued in Jul 2000.
PowerMac3,1
Macintosh Server G3(Blue and White)
Preview
Preview
Macintosh Server G3
(Blue and White)
Release Date
1999.01
Discontinued
1999.08
OS Support
Mac OS 8.5.1 with AppleShare IP 6.2 or Mac OS X Server→Mac OS X 10.4.11
Color
1-Core PowerPC
PowerPC 750 (G3)
RAM:
No built-inMax 1.0 GB
Storage:
Up to three 9 GB 10000 rpm or Up to three 36 GB 7200 rpm
Ethernet：
1x 10/100BASE-T (RJ-45)
ADB：
1
Serial port：
2x DB-25
SCSI：
Ultra2 SCSI PCI card
Display port：
1x VGA
Audio input：
1x 3.5 mm analog input jack (16-bit 44.1 kHz)
Audio output：
1x 3.5 mm analog output jack, 1x 2.5 mm Apple Pro Speaker minijack, 1x built-in speaker (16-bit 44.1 kHz)
USB：
2x USB 1.1 (12 Mbit/s)
FireWire：
2x FireWire 400 (15W total power)
Audio input：1x 3.5 mm analog input jack (16-bit 44.1 kHz)
Audio output：1x 3.5 mm analog output jack, 1x 2.5 mm Apple Pro Speaker minijack, 1x built-in speaker (16-bit 44.1 kHz)
Firmware Support: Open Firmware
Drive Interface: Ultra ATA or Ultra2 SCSI
System Bus: 100 MHz
Memory Slots: 4x PC-100 3.3V 168-pin SDRAM
Memory Speed: 10 ns (minimum)
Expansion Slots: 3x 33 MHz PCI，1x 66 MHz PCI
Internal Bays: 4x internal 3.5-inchdrive bays，1x optical drive bays，1x Zip 100 bays
Media Drives: 24x CD-ROM or 5x DVD-ROM
Backup Battery: 3.6 V Lithium battery (922-1262)
Line Voltage: 115V AC (90V to 132V AC) or 230V AC (180V to 264V AC)
Power Consumption: 200 W (Maxcontinuous power)
Height: 43.2cm
Width: 22.6cm
Thickness: 46.7cm
Weight: 13.6 kg
The Macintosh Server G3 (Blue and White) was the first server packing a PowerPC G3 CPU, based on the Blue and White logic board and optimized for network file sharing. Launched in Jan 1999, it offered 350, 400, or 450 MHz PowerPC 750 processors. Max memory 1.0 GB. Discontinued in Aug 1999.
PowerMac1,1
Macintosh Server G3
Preview
Preview
Macintosh Server G3
Release Date
1998.03
Discontinued
1998.12
OS Support
Mac OS 8.0 and AppleShare IP 5.0.2→Mac OS X 10.2.8
Color
1-Core PowerPC
PowerPC 750 (G3)
RAM:
No built-inMax 768 MB (300, 333 MHz) / 384 MB (233, 266 MHz)
Storage:
6 GB (ATA) or Up to two 4.0 or 9.0 GB (SCSI)
Ethernet：
1x 10BASE-T or 1-5x 10/100BASE-T (RJ-45) (with 4-port PCI card)
ADB：
1
Serial port：
2x DB-25
SCSI：
1x DB-25 and Ultra/Wide SCSI-3 PCI card
Display port：
1x DB-15
Audio input：
1x 3.5 mm analog input jack (16-bit 44.1 kHz)
Audio output：
1x 3.5 mm analog output jack，1x Built-inspeaker (16-bit 44.1 kHz)
Audio input：1x 3.5 mm analog input jack (16-bit 44.1 kHz)
Audio output：1x 3.5 mm analog output jack，1x Built-inspeaker (16-bit 44.1 kHz)
Firmware Support: Open Firmware with Macintosh ROM
Drive Interface: ATA-2 or Ultra/Wide SCSI-3 (40 MB/s)
System Bus: 66 MHz
Memory Slots: 3x PC66 3.3V 168-pin SDRAM
Memory Speed: 10 ns (minimum)
Expansion Slots: 3x PCI，1x PERCH
Internal Bays: 1 or 2x 5.25-inch SCSI bays (config varies)
Media Drives: 24x CD-ROM，1.44 MB floppy drive
Backup Battery: 3.6-3.9 V Lithium battery (922-4542)
Line Voltage: 100-240V AC
Power Consumption: 160 W (Maxcontinuous power)
Height: 38.6cm
Width: 24.4cm
Thickness: 45.2cm
Weight: 15 kg
The Macintosh Server G3 (Platinum) was the earliest server packing a PowerPC G3, based on the G3 Tower logic board for file sharing and print tasks. Launched in Mar 1998 with 233-333 MHz PowerPC 750 processors. Max memory 768 MB. Discontinued in Dec 1998.
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