Technical Details for Apple Xserve Cluster Node

Apple Xserve Cluster Node ... server is the easiest way to deliver powerful services throughout your organization and across the Internet. Xserve is designed from the ground up for exceptional power, scalable storage, and industry-leading ease of use. This rackmount system is fully equipped for demanding server deployments in businesses, schools, creative departments, and research centers.

The new Xserve packs enormous processing power and storage capacity into a high- density 1U enclosure. Featuring dual PowerPC G4 processors and a lot of hot-plug storage, it delivers incredible performance while fitting easily into your data center. Super-fast PCI slots allow you to connect external SCSI and Fiber Channel storage devices, including Apple's new Xserve RAID with dual independent 2Gb Fiber Channel interface. Numerous build-to-order options and a new cluster-optimized configuration give Xserve the versatility and scalability to suit your deployment needs and your budget.

Xserve with Mac OS X Server, Apple's UNIX-based operating system, and all the software you need to deliver cross-platform services throughout your organization is a good choice. With powerful applications for file and printer sharing, managing computers in workgroups or classrooms, and serving web and rich media content, your Xserve can be up and running right out of the box.

Intuitive tools enable you to configure, manage, and monitor services from any Mac OS X desktop system, anywhere on the network. The built-in Server Monitor application continuously monitors Xserve hardware subsystems. If problems are detected, it can notify you by e-mail or pager, so you can resolve difficulties before they affect your services.

Xserve combines the power and flexibility of UNIX with server-optimized hardware and Apple's legendary ease of use. Since the software and hardware come from the same company, you'll experience one-stop support and a level of integration that's unmatched in the industry. All this translates into a lower total cost of ownership, enabling you to deliver comprehensive services while minimizing licensing, deployment, and maintenance costs.

Xserve offers processing power, flexibility, and serviceability in an ultra-dense 1U enclosure. Xserve is designed for instant access to drives, PCI cards, and blowers, and all key components can be replaced without tools.