Intel-based Xserve Announced
Apple today updated its Xserve server line to include Intel processors and other advanced features such as lights-out management and redundant power supplies that business customers require. The base configuration now stands as follows:
- Dual-Dual 2 GHz Xeon 5100 Processors, configurable up to dual-dual 3 GHz.
- 1 GB DDR2 ECC FB-DIMM RAM, configurable up to 32 GB.
- 24x Combo Drive, configurable 8x double-layer SuperDrive
- 2 x 10/100/1000 (Gigabit) Ethernet
- Built-in ATI Radeon X1300 with 64MB of GDDR3 SDRAM; mini-DVI to VGA adaptor
According to Apple, the new XServe is up to 4x faster than the previous 2.3 GHz XServe G5. More details can be found at http://www.apple.com/xserve/specs.html
The XServes are now available via the Apple Store.
- Dual-Dual 2 GHz Xeon 5100 Processors, configurable up to dual-dual 3 GHz.
- 1 GB DDR2 ECC FB-DIMM RAM, configurable up to 32 GB.
- 24x Combo Drive, configurable 8x double-layer SuperDrive
- 2 x 10/100/1000 (Gigabit) Ethernet
- Built-in ATI Radeon X1300 with 64MB of GDDR3 SDRAM; mini-DVI to VGA adaptor
According to Apple, the new XServe is up to 4x faster than the previous 2.3 GHz XServe G5. More details can be found at http://www.apple.com/xserve/specs.html
The XServes are now available via the Apple Store.
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72 months ago
looks good... great news for the IT people... really customizable.
I'm glad it can take so much memory! Wish I could afford one.
I'm glad it can take so much memory! Wish I could afford one.
72 months ago
Get one of these with 10.5 and Time Machine and you have an enterprise-class server ready right out of the box backup included. Very nice. It's also nice to see them give the XServe a little more thunder. Some of the XServe updates have been rather quiet updates. Apple could really stand to grow in the IT marketshare and the XServes are awesome computers.
72 months ago
Hey look, no wonder the MacBook couldn't get an X1300, the XServe stole it! *Runs away*
Ok joking aside, this is great news. Transition is now over and done with, so Apple can focus on keeping up with Intel's roadmap.
Ok joking aside, this is great news. Transition is now over and done with, so Apple can focus on keeping up with Intel's roadmap.
72 months ago
Holy poo! 32 GB of DDR2 memory!:eek: that's crazy. I'm glad they put in a proper videocard. the G5 had 8 MB VRAM...:p
72 months ago
I also noticed that they added redundant power supplies. Don't think that was there before.
72 months ago
Simply put, the XServes are easily the BEST servers on this planet...congrats, Apple..! The 1U machines you've just deployed are more than any other competitor could ever think of..! GO APPLE!
72 months ago
hmmm i was hoping that there would be a few more models. Maybe a slightly cheaper one. Uh well.
72 months ago
I went to configure one and they are not yet available.
Right. They're coming out in October.
72 months ago
Two new features added today that will really help the Xserve's case in the enterprise market:
1. Dual redundant PSUs (though it's not a standard feature).
2. Lights-Out management hardware, making remote control a whole lot easier and more powerful.
1. Dual redundant PSUs (though it's not a standard feature).
2. Lights-Out management hardware, making remote control a whole lot easier and more powerful.
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