Macintosh Server G3

The Macintosh Server G3 is a personal computer that was designed, manufactured, and sold by Apple in 1998 as part of the Macintosh Server series of Macintosh computers. The computer has been introduced on March 2, 1998, and its price started at $3349.

The new Macintosh Server G3 features a 233 MHz / 266 MHz / 300 MHz or 333 MHz PowerPC 750 G3 processor, 32 MB / 64 MB or 128 MB of RAM, single or dual 4 GB / 9 GB hard drive, 12x CD-ROM or 24x CD-ROM drive, 1.44 MB floppy drive, and 2 MB ATI 3D Rage II+ graphics in the base model.

This Macintosh has been discontinued on December 14, 1998.

Today Macintosh Server G3 is 25 years old!

Macintosh Server G3
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Macintosh Server G3 Release Date and Original Price

IntroducedMarch 2, 1998 (233 MHz & 266 MHz & 300 MHz)
September 1, 1998 (333 MHz)
DiscontinuedSeptember 1, 1998 (233 MHz & 266 MHz)
December 14, 1998 (300 MHz & 333 MHz)
Model Identifier510
Model NumberM4405
Order NumberM6389LL/A
M6461LL/A
M6579LL/A
M6705LL/A
M6700LL/A
Original Price$3,349
$4,499
$4,599
$4,999
ColorsPlatinum
Weight33.1 Ibs.
15 KG
Dimensions15.2” H x 9.6” W x 17.8” D
38.6 cm H x 24.38 cm W x 45.21 cm D

Tech Specs

Processor

ProcessorPowerPC 750 G3
Processor Speed233 MHz
266 MHz
300 MHz
333 MHz
Architecture32-bit
Number of Cores1
System Bus66 MHz
Cache64 KB L1
512 KB or 1 MB L2
CoprocessorBuilt-in FPU

Storage & Media

Storage4.0 GB
9.0 GB
Media1 – 1.44 MB Floppy
1 – 12x CD-ROM or 24 x CD-ROM

Memory

Built-in Memory32 MB
64 MB
128 MB
Maximum Memory384 MB (233 MHz & 266 MHz)
768 MB (300 MHz & 333 MHz)
Memory Slots3 – PC66 3.3v 168-pin SDRAM
Minimum Speed10 ns
ROM4 MB
Interleaving SupportNo

Display

Built-in DisplayNone

Graphics

Graphics CardATI 3D Rage II+
ATI Rage Pro
Graphics Memory2 MB
6 MB
Display Connection1 – DB-15
Display ModesN/A

Expansion

Expansion Slots3 – PCI
1 – PERCH
Bays1 or 2 – 5.25-inch SCSI devices
Hard Drive InterfaceATA-2 or Ultra/Wide SCSI-3 (40 Mbps)

Connections

Ethernet10BASE-T
10/100BASE-T on PCI card (RJ-45)
ModemNone
Wi-FiNone
BluetoothNone
ADB1
Serial2
SCSI1 – DB-25 and Ultra/Wide SCSI-3 PCI card
Floppy PortNone
Audio In1 – 3.5-mm analog input jack
Audio Out1 – 3.5-mm analog output jack
1 – Built-in speaker
Display1 – DB-15

Software

Original OSMac OS 8 and Apple Share IP 5.0.2
Mac OS 8.1 and Apple Share IP 6
Maximum OSMac OS X 10.2.8
FirmwareMacintosh ROM

Keyboard and Mouse

PeripheralsAppleDesign Keyboard
ADB Mouse II

Power

Backup Battery3.6-3.9 V Lithium (922-4542)
Maximum Continuous Power150 W
Line Voltage100-240 V AC

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