The Macintosh Server G4 with Gigabit Ethernet is a personal computer that was designed, manufactured, and sold by Apple from 2000 to 2001 as part of the Macintosh Server series of Macintosh computers. The computer has been introduced on July 19, 2000, and its price started at $3999.
The new Macintosh Server G4 features a Dual 450 MHz or Dual 500 MHz PowerPC 7400 G4 processor, 256 MB or 512 MB of RAM, 36 GB / 72 GB or 80 GB hard drive, 5x DVD-ROM, and 2x 16 MB ATI Rage 128 Pro graphics in the base model.
This Macintosh has been discontinued on January 9, 2001.
Today Macintosh Server G4 with Gigabit Ethernet is 23 years old!
Macintosh Server G4 with Gigabit Ethernet Release Date and Original Price
| Introduced | July 19, 2000 |
| Discontinued | January 9, 2001 |
| Model Identifier | PowerMac3,3 |
| Model Number | M5183 |
| EMC | 1864 |
| Order Number | M7892LL/A (dual 450 MHz) M7893LL/A (dual 500 MHz) |
| Original Price | $3,999 $4,999 |
| Colors | Graphite |
| Weight | 30 Ibs. 13.607 KG |
| Dimensions | 17” H x 8.9” W x 18.4” D 43.18 cm H x 22.6 cm W x 46.73 cm D |
Tech Specs
Processor
| Processor | PowerPC 7400 G4 |
| Processor Speed | Dual 450 MHz Dual 500 MHz |
| Architecture | 32-bit |
| Number of Cores | 1 |
| System Bus | 100 MHz (Up to 800 Mbps data throughput) |
| Cache | 64 KB L1 1 MB backside L2 |
Storage & Media
| Storage | 80 GB 7,200 rpm (ATA) 36 GB 10,000 rpm (SCSI) 72 GB 10,000 rpm (SCSI) |
| Media | 1 – 5x DVD-ROM or DVD-RAM |
Memory
| Built-in Memory | 256 MB 512 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 1.5 GB (Mac OS 9) 2 GB (Mac OS X) |
| Memory Slots | 4 – PC-100 3.3v 168-pin SDRAM |
| Minimum Speed | 8 ns (125 MHz) |
| Interleaving Support | No |
Display
| Built-in Display | None |
Graphics
| Graphics Card | 2x ATI Rage 128 Pro |
| Graphics Memory | 16 MB |
| Display Connection | 1 – VGA 1 – ADC |
| Display Modes | Single display only |
Expansion
| Expansion Slots | 3 – 33 MHz 64-bit PCI 1 – 2x AGP |
| Bays | 4 – Internal 3.5″ ATA drive bays 1 – Optical drive bay 1 – Zip 100/250 bay |
| Hard Drive Interface | Ultra ATA/66 (ATA-5) |
| Optical Drive Interface | EIDE (ATA-3) |
Connections
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ-45) |
| Modem | None |
| Wi-Fi | AirPort Card 802.11b (Optional) |
| Bluetooth | None |
| ADB | None |
| USB | 2 – 12 Mbps |
| Serial | None |
| SCSI | 1 – Ultra160 SCSI PCI card (Optional) |
| FireWire | 2 – 400 Mbps (15W total power) |
| Audio In | 1 – 3.5-mm analog input jack |
| Audio Out | 1 – 3.5-mm analog output jack 1 – Built-in speaker |
| Display | 1 – VGA 1 – ADC |
Software
| Original OS | Mac OS 9.0.4 |
| Maximum OS | Mac OS X 10.4.11 |
| Firmware | Mac OS ROM 4.9.1 |
| Bundled Software | Mac OS 9 with AppleShare IP or Mac OS X Server |
Keyboard and Mouse
| Peripherals | Apple Pro Keyboard Apple Pro Mouse |
Power
| Backup Battery | 3.6 V 850 mAh Lithium (922-4028) |
| Maximum Continuous Power | 220 W |
| Line Voltage | 115 V AC (90-132 V AC) or 230 V AC (180-264 V AC) |
