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Introduction
In May 2002, Apple introduced Xserve, a high-density, 1U rackmount server that
was applauded for its value and versatility. In 2003, we built on that success with
performance enhancements, more storage, and flexible build-to-order options. Now
in its third generation, this highly acclaimed server gets a huge burst of power from
the 64-bit PowerPC G5 processor—accelerating a wide range of intensive server
chores and High Performance Computing (HPC) applications.
The groundbreaking PowerPC G5 made its debut in Apple’s Power Mac G5, enabling
computer users to tackle projects never before possible on a desktop system. In fact,
its performance was so remarkable that Virginia Tech chose the G5 processor as the
engine for its newest supercomputing facility, ranked third most powerful in the
world.
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With the introduction of Xserve G5, the same processing performance is
packed into a slim 1U form factor. Combine the superefficient PowerPC G5 with high-
bandwidth, server-optimized system I/O and fast internal storage, and Xserve G5
outperforms today’s fastest 1U Xeon- and Opteron-based systems.
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In addition to robust hardware features, Xserve G5 comes complete with an unlimited-
client license for Mac OS X Server software, a host of powerful network services, and
integrated remote management and monitoring tools. Easy to set up and easy
to maintain, Xserve G5 with Mac OS X Server dramatically reduces the complexity
of system administration and minimizes maintenance costs. For added peace of mind,
Apple offers enterprise-class service and support products for Xserve G5 hardware
and Mac OS X Server software, with a single vendor to call.
This uniquely Apple integration results in superior performance, unparalleled manage-
ability, and increased uptime—enabling organizations to lower their total cost of
ownership and reduce the pressure on network administrators. Whether in small or
large business, higher education or K–12 schools, creative departments, or science and
technology research centers, the affordable Xserve G5 is the perfect server for today’s
new breed of UNIX-based solutions.
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Technology Overview
Xserve G5
What’s New?
• Single or dual 2GHz PowerPC G5 processors
using 90-nanometer process technology
• Gigahertz frontside bus with independent
data paths in and out of the processor
• Two independent frontside buses on dual
processor systems
• Point-to-point system controller
• Support for up to 8GB of 400MHz
ECC memory
• Fast 133MHz PCI-X bus for Fibre Channel,
RAID, SCSI, or cluster interconnect cards
• Dual Gigabit Ethernet interfaces on the main
logic board
• Up to three 80GB or 250GB Serial ATA (SATA)
Apple Drive Modules
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