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Apple announces new faster, more energy efficient Xserve models

April 8th, 2009 by Karim

As expected Apple announced new models of the Xserve. The new models are based on Intel’s Nehalem architecture. Apple claims the new Xserve is twice as fast. The new models are also more energy efficient, and environmentally friendly.

A nice addition to the Xserve is the optional 128GB SSD as a boot drive, without taking up a drive bay.

You can read all about the new Xserve’s on http://www.apple.com/xserve/

New Xserve coming soon?

April 2nd, 2009 by Karim

According to this article on AppleInsider, Apple get is getting ready to launch new Xserves based on Intel’s new Nehalem architecture in the coming weeks. This is the same chipset that is used in the newly announced line of Mac Pros. The current Xserve models were announced in January 2008 and thus a refresh of the product line is certainly due.

Free trial version of Mac OS X Server

March 29th, 2009 by Karim

If you’re considering running Mac OS X Server, but want a chance to try it out first, not you can! Download a free trial version here.

Preview of Mac OS X Server: Snow Leopard

January 11th, 2009 by Karim

Check out Apple’s site to learn more about the new version of Mac OS X Server Snow Leopard.

http://www.apple.com/server/macosx/snowleopard/

Apple cancels Xserve RAID

February 21st, 2008 by Karim

Apple has quietly canceled their Xserve RAID and instead recommending the purchase of Promise RAID instead. More information on Promise RAID.

New Forum for Mac OS X Server and Xserve

February 6th, 2008 by Karim

MacRumors has opened up a new forum for issues related to Mac OS X Server and Xserve. Check them out if you’re looking for some help.

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Tenon releases iTools 9

January 9th, 2008 by Karim
Tenon Intersystems releases a new version of their iTools software. iTools 9 combines the rock-solid reliability of Apache 2 with the ease of use of Macintosh. The new version is available from Tenon for $349.

Continue reading Tenon releases iTools 9

Review: Mac OS X 10.5 Server (4 out of 5)

January 9th, 2008 by Karim

MacWorld magazine review of Mac OS X 10.5 Server

Most powerful Xserve, up to 8-core

January 8th, 2008 by Karim

Apple announced an all new Xserve on Tuesday. The new Xserve features a 64-bit Quad-Core Intel Xeon “Harpertown” 5400 series processor at speeds up to 3.0GHz, 3TB of internal storage, 32GB of 800MHz memory, and a fast 1600MHz system bus. Standard Configuration includes:

  • 2.8GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon “Harpertown” processor
  • 1600MHz frontside bus and 12MB L2 cache
  • 2GB memory (800MHz DDR2 fully buffered DIMM ECC)
  • 80GB 7200-rpm Serial ATA hard drive
  • Built-in graphics with 64MB RAM
  • Mac OS X Server v10.5 Leopard Unlimited-Client Edition

configure your Xserve

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