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 Release Date and Original Price
| Introduced | March 2, 1998 (233 MHz & 266 MHz & 300 MHz) September 1, 1998 (333 MHz) |
| Discontinued | September 1, 1998 (233 MHz & 266 MHz) December 14, 1998 (300 MHz & 333 MHz) |
| Model Identifier | 510 |
| Model Number | M4405 |
| Order Number | M6389LL/A M6461LL/A M6579LL/A M6705LL/A M6700LL/A |
| Original Price | $3,349 $4,499 $4,599 $4,999 |
| Colors | Platinum |
| Weight | 33.1 Ibs. 15 KG |
| Dimensions | 15.2” 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
| Processor | PowerPC 750 G3 |
| Processor Speed | 233 MHz 266 MHz 300 MHz 333 MHz |
| Architecture | 32-bit |
| Number of Cores | 1 |
| System Bus | 66 MHz |
| Cache | 64 KB L1 512 KB or 1 MB L2 |
| Coprocessor | Built-in FPU |
Storage & Media
| Storage | 4.0 GB 9.0 GB |
| Media | 1 – 1.44 MB Floppy 1 – 12x CD-ROM or 24 x CD-ROM |
Memory
| Built-in Memory | 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 384 MB (233 MHz & 266 MHz) 768 MB (300 MHz & 333 MHz) |
| Memory Slots | 3 – PC66 3.3v 168-pin SDRAM |
| Minimum Speed | 10 ns |
| ROM | 4 MB |
| Interleaving Support | No |
Display
| Built-in Display | None |
Graphics
| Graphics Card | ATI 3D Rage II+ ATI Rage Pro |
| Graphics Memory | 2 MB 6 MB |
| Display Connection | 1 – DB-15 |
| Display Modes | N/A |
Expansion
| Expansion Slots | 3 – PCI 1 – PERCH |
| Bays | 1 or 2 – 5.25-inch SCSI devices |
| Hard Drive Interface | ATA-2 or Ultra/Wide SCSI-3 (40 Mbps) |
Connections
| Ethernet | 10BASE-T 10/100BASE-T on PCI card (RJ-45) |
| Modem | None |
| Wi-Fi | None |
| Bluetooth | None |
| ADB | 1 |
| Serial | 2 |
| SCSI | 1 – DB-25 and Ultra/Wide SCSI-3 PCI card |
| Floppy Port | None |
| Audio In | 1 – 3.5-mm analog input jack |
| Audio Out | 1 – 3.5-mm analog output jack 1 – Built-in speaker |
| Display | 1 – DB-15 |
Software
| Original OS | Mac OS 8 and Apple Share IP 5.0.2 Mac OS 8.1 and Apple Share IP 6 |
| Maximum OS | Mac OS X 10.2.8 |
| Firmware | Macintosh ROM |
Keyboard and Mouse
| Peripherals | AppleDesign Keyboard ADB Mouse II |
Power
| Backup Battery | 3.6-3.9 V Lithium (922-4542) |
| Maximum Continuous Power | 150 W |
| Line Voltage | 100-240 V AC |
