Xserve is designed for maximum performance in a minimum of space.
More up front.
Xserve features a front-panel USB 2.0 port, making it easier to connect and access a USB keyboard, mouse or mass storage device.
Quick look.
Get an at-a-glance view of power, the enclosure lock, Ethernet links, the system identifier and all network activity. The lock secures the ports, drives and enclosure.
Power supply. Times two.
Xserve has optional dual redundant power supplies. Hot swappable and load sharing, they provide enhanced redundancy — and easy serviceability in case of a failure.
Keeping it cool.
Xserve features an active cooling system that intelligently manages fan speeds. Each fan has two independent counter-rotating blades and is individually monitored and controlled by over a dozen temperature sensors. This ensures that each fan runs only as fast as it needs to in order to cool the system — perfectly — over a wide range of environmental conditions. And lower fan speed means lower power consumption. Learn more about Xserve energy efficiency
Xserve ID.
System vital statistics are printed on the system identification card on the back of Xserve for asset tracking and support. And there’s room for your site-specific information such as host name and IP address.
Fits right in.
Xserve fits into all types of standard racks and cabinets, so you can use what you already have or buy new racks right off the shelf to meet your specific requirements. There’s no need for a special “Apple rack”. You can install the server in any of several kinds of racks, including open four-post racks and cabinets from 24 to 36 inches deep.
Think inside the box.
Only Apple can deliver a tightly integrated hardware and software solution that’s so powerful and easy to set up and use. No extra hardware or software is required for Xserve. Everything you need is already in the box.
Inside, you’ll find quick-deployment rails for fast and easy installation and deployment. The rail design supports a wide variety of four-post racks and cabinets, letting you use Xserve with existing gear. The system information card on the back provides all the server’s vital statistics — on a flexible card that you can easily read no matter where the unit is installed in your rack. And Xserve includes a USB port on the front panel, making it easy to connect a USB keyboard, mouse or mass storage device.
