The Apple Network Server 500 is a server computer that was designed, manufactured, and sold by Apple from 1996 to 1997 as part of the Network Server series. The computer has been introduced on February 15, 1996, and its price started at $11000.
The new Network Server 500 features a 132 MHz PowerPC 604 processor, 32 MB of RAM, 1.2 GB / 2 GB / 4 GB or 9 GB hard drive, 4x CD-ROM drive, 1.44 MB Floppy drive, and optional DDS-2 Digital Audiotape drive.
This Server has been discontinued on April 1, 1997.
Today Network Server 500 is 27 years old!
Network Server 500 Release Date and Original Price
| Introduced | February 15, 1996 |
| Discontinued | April 1, 1997 |
| Model Identifier | N/A |
| Model Number | N/A |
| Order Number | M3469LL/A M3468LL/A |
| Original Price | $11,000 |
| Colors | Platinum |
| Weight | 84 Ibs. 38.100 KG |
| Dimensions | 24.5” H x 16.5” W x 18” D 62.23 cm H x 41.91 cm W x 45.72 cm D |
Tech Specs
Processor
| Processor | PowerPC 604 |
| Processor Speed | 132 MHz |
| Architecture | 32-bit |
| Number of Cores | 1 |
| System Bus | 44 MHz |
| Cache | 32 KB L1 512 KB L2 |
| Coprocessor | Build-in FPU |
Storage & Media
| Storage | 1.2 GB 2.0 GB 4.0 GB 9.0 GB |
| Media | 1 – 1.44 MB Floppy 1 – 4x CD-ROM 1 – DDS-2 Digital Audiotape (DAT) drive (Optional) |
Memory
| Built-in Memory | 32 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 512 MB (Apple) 1.0 GB (Actual) |
| Memory Slots | 8 – 168 pin DIMMs (Group of 2) |
| Minimum Speed | 60 ns |
| ROM | Unknown |
| Interleaving Support | Yes |
Display
| Built-in Display | LCD status display for system monitoring |
Graphics
| Graphics Card | None |
| Graphics Memory | 1 MB |
| Display Connection | 1 – DB-15 |
Expansion
| Expansion Slots | 6 – PCI 1 – DAV |
| Bays | 5 – 5.25″ tray-mounted SCSI devices |
| Hard Drive Interface | SCSI-2 |
Software
| Original OS | AIX 4.1.4 for Apple Network Servers |
| Maximum OS | AIX 4.1.5 for Apple Network Servers |
| Firmware | Open Firmware |
Connections
| Ethernet | 1 – AAUI-15 |
| Modem | None |
| Wi-Fi | None |
| Bluetooth | None |
| ADB | 1 |
| Serial | 2 |
| SCSI | 1 – DB-25 |
| Floppy Port | None |
| Audio In | 1 – 3.5-mm analog input jack |
| Audio Out | 1 – 3.5-mm analog output jack |
| Display | 1 – DB-15 |
Power
| Backup Battery | 3.6 V lithium |
| Maximum Continuous Power | 325 W |
| Line Voltage | 100 V – 240 V AC |
References:
Apple Support – Network Server 500/132: Technical Specifications
