The Apple Xserve Cluster Node is a Network Server computer that was designed, manufactured, and sold by Apple from 2003 to 2004 as part of the Macintosh Xserve G4 series. The computer has been introduced on March 6, 2003, and its price started at $2799.
The new Xserve Cluster Node features a 1.33 GHz Dual-Core PowerPC 7455 G4 processor, 256 MB of RAM, 60 GB hard drive, and 10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet.
This Xserve has been discontinued on January 6, 2004, and has been replaced by Xserve G5 Cluster Node.
Today Xserve Cluster Node is 20 years old!
Xserve Cluster Node Release Date and Original Price
| Introduced | March 6, 2003 |
| Discontinued | January 6, 2004 |
| Model Identifier | RackMac1,2 |
| Model Number | Unknown |
| EMC | Unknown |
| Order Number | M9090LL/A |
| Original Price | $2,799 |
| Colors | Aluminum |
| Weight | 26 Ibs. 11.793 KG |
| Dimensions | 1.73” H x 17.6” W x 28” D 4.39 cm H x 44.7 cm W x 71.12 cm D |
Rack Support
- Fits EIA-310-D-compliant, industry-standard 19-inch-wide racks, including four-post racks (24-inches, 26-inches, and from 29 to 36-inches deep) and two-post telco racks (center-mount brackets included)
Tech Specs
Processor
| Processor | PowerPC 7455 G4 |
| Processor Speed | Dual 1.33 GHz |
| Architecture | 32-bit |
| Number of Cores | 2 |
| System Bus | 167 MHz |
| Cache | 64 KB L1 256 KB backside L2 2 MB L3 |
Storage & Media
| Storage | 60 GB 7,200 rpm |
| Media | None |
Memory
| Built-in Memory | 256 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 2 GB |
| Memory Slots | 4 – PC-2700 DDR SDRAM |
| Minimum Speed | 10 ns |
| Interleaving Support | No |
Display
| Built-in Display | None |
Graphics
| Graphics Card | None |
| Graphics Memory | N/A |
| Display Connection | 1 – VGA or DVI 1 – VGA and 1 – S-Video |
| Display Modes | N/A |
Expansion
| Expansion Slots | 2 – PCI |
| Bays | 1 – Apple Drive Module bays |
| Hard Drive Interface | 1 – Ultra ATA/133 (ATA-7) |
| ADM Compatibility | 60 GB 120 GB 180 GB 250 GB 400 GB 500 GB |
Connections
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ-45 |
| Modem | None |
| Wi-Fi | None |
| Bluetooth | None |
| Fibre Channel | Optional |
| USB | 2 – 12 Mbps |
| Serial | 1 – DB9 (RS-232) |
| SCSI | None |
| FireWire | 1 – 400 Mbps 2 – 800 Mbps |
| Audio In | None |
| Audio Out | None |
| Display | 1 – VGA or DVI 1 – VGA and 1 – S-Video |
Software
| Original OS | Mac OS X Server 10.2.4 (10 Client) |
| Maximum OS | Mac OS X 10.5.8 |
| Firmware | Mac OS ROM |
| Bundled Software | None |
Power
| Backup Battery | 3.6 V 850 mAh Lithium (922-4028) |
| Maximum Continuous Power | 94 – 244 W |
| Line Voltage | 90V – 264V AC |
References:
Apple Support – Xserve (Slot Load): Technical Specifications
