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/
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.
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.
Check out Apple’s site to learn more about the new version of Mac OS X Server Snow Leopard.
Apple has quietly canceled their Xserve RAID and instead recommending the purchase of Promise RAID instead. More information on Promise RAID.
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.
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:
