The Apple Mac mini Server Late 2009 is a server computer that was designed, manufactured, and sold by Apple from 2009 to 2010 as part of the Mac mini series. The computer has been introduced on October 20, 2009, and its price started at $999.
The new Mac mini Server features a 2.53 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 processor, 4 GB of RAM, dual 500 GB hard drive, Five USB 2.0 ports, FireWire 800 port, Gigabit Ethernet port, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, and 256 MB NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics in the base model.
This Mac mini has been discontinued on June 15, 2010.
Today Mac mini Server Late 2009 is 13 years old!
Mac mini Server Late 2009 Release Date and Original Price
| Introduced | October 20, 2009 |
| Discontinued | June 15, 2010 |
| Model Identifier | Macmini3,1 |
| Model Number | A1283 |
| EMC | 2336 |
| Order Number | MC408LL/A |
| Original Price | $999 |
| Colors | Aluminum |
| Weight | 2.9 Ibs. 1.315 KG |
| Dimensions | 2” H x 6.5” W x 6.5” D 5.08 cm H x 16.51 cm W x 16.51 cm D |
Tech Specs
Processor
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 “Penryn” (2.53 GHz) |
| Processor Speed | 2.53 GHz |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| Number of Cores | 2 |
| System Bus | 1066 MHz |
| Cache | 3 MB on-chip shared L2 |
Storage & Media
| Storage | 2 – 500 GB |
| Media | MacBook Air SuperDrive (Optional) |
Memory
| Built-in Memory | 4 GB |
| Maximum Memory | 4 GB (Apple) 8 GB (Actual) |
| Memory Slots | 2 – PC3-8500 204-pin DDR3 SO-DIMM 1066 MHz |
| Interleaving Support | Yes |
Display
| Built-in Display | None |
Graphics
| Graphics Card | NVIDIA GeForce 9400M |
| Graphics Memory | 128 or 256 MB DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory* |
| Display Connection | 1 – Mini-DVI 1 – Mini DisplayPort |
| Display Mode | Dual display extended and video mirroring |
| External Resolution | Up to 1920 x 1080 pixels (DVI/VGA) Up to 2560 x 1600 pixels (dual-link DVI) |
Expansion
| Expansion Slots | None |
| Bays | None |
| Hard Drive Interface | 3 Gbps Serial ATA (SATA) |
Connections
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ-45 – support for jumbo frames) |
| Modem | None |
| Wi-Fi | AirPort Extreme Card 802.11a/b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR |
| USB | 5 – 480 Mbps (USB 2.0) |
| FireWire | 1 – 800 Mbps |
| Infrared | 1 – For Apple Remote only |
| Audio In | 1 – 3.5-mm analog/optical input jack |
| Audio Out | 1 – 3.5-mm analog/optical combo jack 1 – Built-in speaker |
| Display | 1 – Mini-DVI 1 – Mini DisplayPort |
Software
| Original OS | Mac OS X Server 10.6 |
| Maximum OS | OS X 10.11.6 |
| Firmware | Intel Extensible Firmware Interface |
| Bundled Software | None |
Peripherals
| Peripherals | None |
Power
| Backup Battery | 3 V CR2032 Lithium |
| Maximum Continuous Power | 110 W |
| Line Voltage | 100 – 240 V AC |
References:
Apple Support – Mac mini (Mac OS X Server, Late 2009): Technical Specifications
