The Apple Network Server 700 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 $15000.
The new Network Server 700 features a 150 MHz PowerPC 604 or 200 MHz PowerPC 604e processor, 32 MB or 48 MB of RAM, 1.2 GB / 2 GB / 4 GB or 9 GB hard drive, 4x CD-ROM or 8x 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 700 is 27 years old!
Network Server 700 Release Date and Original Price
| Introduced | February 15, 1996 (150 MHz) October 16, 1996 (200 MHz) |
| Discontinued | April 1, 1997 |
| Model Identifier | N/A |
| Model Number | N/A |
| Order Number | M3471LL/A M3470LL/A M5173LL/A |
| Original Price | $15,000 $19,000 |
| 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 (150 MHz) PowerPC 604e (200 MHz) |
| Processor Speed | 150 MHz 200 MHz |
| Architecture | 32-bit |
| Number of Cores | 1 |
| System Bus | 50 MHz |
| Cache | 32 KB L1 1 MB 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 or 8x CD-ROM 1 – DDS-2 Digital Audiotape (DAT) drive (Optional) |
Memory
| Built-in Memory | 32 MB 48 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 |
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 |
Software
| Original OS | AIX 4.1.4 for Apple Network Servers |
| Maximum OS | AIX 4.1.5 for Apple Network Servers |
| Firmware | Open Firmware |
Power
| Backup Battery | 3.6 V lithium |
| Maximum Continuous Power | 425 W |
| Line Voltage | 100 V – 240 V AC |
References:
Apple Support – Network Server 700/150: Technical Specifications
Apple Support – Network Server 700/200: Technical Specifications
