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    Macintosh Server G3: Description
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    This article provides a description of the Macintosh Server G3.


DISCUSSION

    Features

    Affordable high performance with room to grow
    • Is based on the PowerPC G3 processor, running at 233 or 266 MHz
    • Provides three standard PCI expansion slots
    • Supports up to two additional removable mass storage devices

    Bundled software
    • Is configured with AppleShare IP 5.0 server software
    • Includes the Apple Network Administrator Toolkit, SoftRAID, and more

    Ease of setup and use
    • Comes with Mac OS 8.1, specifically tuned for server use
    • Features the true plug-and-play capabilities that characterize Apple systems

    Outstanding networking support
    • Includes 10/100BASE-T Ethernet as well as LocalTalk connectivity
    • Supports TCP/IP and AppleTalk networking protocols

    The Macintosh Server G3 brings Apple's recent desktop system innovations into the server world. It builds on the features behind the stunning success of the Power Macintosh G3 computer line by offering additional capabilities designed to enhance workgroup efficiency, such as high-capacity storage and state-of-the-art collaboration, productivity, and reliability software. The result is a unique server solution combining high performance with ease of use and economy. In fact, with its low cost (and even lower cost of ownership relative to competitors), the Macintosh Server G3 is the ideal tool to help small to medium-size workgroups in education, publishing/media, and other businesses get the most from their information technology.

    Servers from Apple are highly reliable systems with large storage capacity that provide organizations with faster, more efficient shared network services and secure centralized storage. The Macintosh Server G3 not only meets these criteria, but also runs the familiar graphical Mac OS, making all of its capabilities incredibly easy to use.

    An affordable and versatile midrange server, the Macintosh Server G3 offers outstanding performance through its 233- or 266-megahertz PowerPC G3 processor. A new approach to cache memory called backside cache enables the Macintosh Server G3 to provide outstanding performance. The server also features a new logic board design with a faster system bus, to maximize its power--and your productivity.

    The Macintosh Server G3 comes configured with AppleShare IP 5.0--software that makes it easy to incorporate this advanced server into your organizational intranet--and includes the Apple Network Administrator Toolkit, SoftRAID, and more.

    Included Software

    The following software has been preinstalled, configured, and tested with every Macintosh Server G3:

    - Mac OS 8.1, specifically tuned for server use
    - AppleShare IP 5.0 server software
    - Apple Network Administrator Toolkit network management software
    - SoftRAID volume management software
    - Virex 5.8

    All models also include an internal 1.44MB floppy disk drive; Mac OS 8.1; complete setup, learning, and reference documentation; and limited warranty.

    Product specifications are subject to change. For the most current information about product specifications and configurations, visit the Apple web site at www.apple.com or check with your Apple reseller.

    Ordering Information
    Order no. M6389LL/A
    Order no. M6461LL/A
    Processor speed
    233 MHz
    266 MHz
    Memory (SDRAM)
    64MB; supports up to 384MB
    128MB; supports up to 384MB
    System bus speed
    66 MHz
    66 MHz
    Backside bus speed
    117 MHz
    133 MHz
    Hard disk drives
    4GB Ultra/Wide SCSI and PCI card
    Two 4GB Ultra/Wide SCSI and PCI card
    CD-ROM drive
    24x speed (maximum)
    24x speed (maximum)
    Graphics support
    2MB SGRAM
    2MB SGRAM
    Audio/Video capabilities
    Audio input/output
    Audio input/output
    Ethernet
    10BASE-T; 10/100BASE-T PCI card
    10BASE-T; 10/100BASE-T PCI card

Document Information
Product Area: Computers
Category: Power Macintosh
Sub Category: Power Macintosh G3
Keywords: kalley

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