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    Workgroup Server 8550/200: Technical Specifications (3/97)
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3/3/97
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    This article lists the technical specifications for the Workgroup Server 8550/200.

DISCUSSION



    Microprocessor
    ==============
    * PowerPC 604e RISC processor running at 200 MHz, located on upgradable CPU card
    * Integrated floating-point unit and 64K on-chip cache
    * 512K level 2 cache


    Memory
    ======
    * 32 MB of RAM, expandable to 512 MB


    Storage
    =======
    * Internal 2 GB, 7200-rpm hard disk drive, with bracket and cable for a second drive
    * One DDS-2 DAT drive-4 GB uncompressed, 14 GB compressed (some configurations)
    * One 8x-speed CD-ROM drive (up to 1.2 MB/s
    data-transfer rate)
    * One Apple SuperDrive 1.4 MB floppy disk drive that reads, writes, and formats Mac OS, Windows, MS-DOS, and OS/2 disks


    Bundled software/Server Solutions CD
    ====================================

    Administrative software
    -----------------------
    * Server Manager-remote AppleShare server management tools (with AppleShare Solution only)
    * FileWave-automated software and data distribution
    * netOctopus-setup assessment and configuration
    file editing
    * Adobe Acrobat Reader-viewing application for portable document format (PDF) files

    Reliability software
    --------------------
    * Apple RAID Software-data mirroring to protect against drive failures (RAID 1)
    * Retrospect Remote-automated backup software
    (DAT configurations only)
    * Virex-automated virus screening and virus check

    Productivity software
    ---------------------
    * AppleShare Client for Windows-enables Windows clients to connect to an AppleShare server (some configurations)
    * 4-Sight FAX-lets you send and receive faxes from your desktop
    * Now Contact-provides contact management tools
    * Now Up*to*Date-handles group scheduling
    * Viper Instant-Access-provides a cross-platform information retrieval system

    Performance software
    --------------------
    * Apple RAID Software-optimizes performance
    of multiple hard disks through disk striping (RAID 0)
    * Skyline/Satellite-enables monitoring of the network and server traffic over time

    Note: Software bundled with the 8550/200 Apple Internet Server Solution for the World Wide Web includes Apple RAID Software and the Internet Server Solution CD.


    Networking
    ==========

    * Built-in Ethernet with 10BASE-T and AAUI
    * Two serial ports for LocalTalk
    * Support of TCP/IP networking software with Apple Open Transport


    Displays
    ========

    * Supports up to 14-inch Apple displays at millions
    of colors; 16- and 17-inch Apple displays at up to millions of colors
    * Supports most third-party displays as well as VGA and SVGA monitors

    Video support
    =============

    * Built-in 2 MB VRAM display support


    Interfaces
    ==========
    * Three PCI expansion slots
    * One Apple Desktop Bus (ADB) port for a keyboard, mouse, and other devices
    * On-board Ethernet using either AAUI-15 or RJ-45
    * Two DMA serial (RS-232/RS-422) ports compatible with LocalTalk
    * Two SCSI DMA buses supporting up to eight SCSI devices and transfers up to 10 MB/s (internal bus only)
    * 16-bit stereo sound input and output ports
    * DB-15 video port for display support


    Clock/calendar
    ==============

    * Custom integrated circuit with long-life lithium battery


    Disability access
    =================
    * System software includes CloseView and Easy Access, and can substitute visual cue for beep. Built-in solutions and third-party options provide alternative input and output solutions for people with disabilities.


    Keyboard and mouse
    ==================
    * Supports ADB keyboards with numeric keypads
    * ADB Mouse II included


    Electrical requirements
    =======================
    * Line voltage: 100 to 240 V AC, RMS single phase, automatically configured
    * Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz, single phase
    * Power: 225 W maximum, not including display


    ADB power requirements
    ======================
    * Maximum current draw for all ADB devices: 500 mA
    (a maximum of three ADB devices is recommended)
    * Mouse draws 10 mA; keyboard draws 25 to 80 mA (varies with keyboard model used)


    Operating environment
    =====================
    * Operating temperature: 50 degrees to 104 degrees F
    (10 degrees to 40 degrees C)
    * Storage temperature: -40 degrees to 116.6 degrees F
    (-40 degrees to 47 degrees C)
    * Relative humidity: 5 percent to 95 percent noncondensing
    * Altitude: 0 to 10,000 ft. (0 to 3,048 m)


    Size and weight
    ===============
    * Height: 14 in. (35.6 cm)
    * Width: 7.7 in. (19.6 cm)
    * Depth: 15.75 in. (40.0 cm)
    * Weight: 25 lb. (11.3 kg)-varies based on internal devices installed


    Regulatory approval
    ===================
    * FCC Class A


    Article Change History:
    03 Mar 1997 - Added keyword.


Document Information
Product Area: Computers
Category: Workgroup Servers
Sub Category: Workgroup Server 8550

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