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April 7th, 2009

Xserve updated with Nehalem processors

Posted by Jason D. O'Grady @ 6:08 am

Categories: Announcement, Hardware, Xserve

Tags: Apple Xserve, Intel Xeon, Processors, Servers, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Jason D. O'Grady

The new xServe. More power. Less energy.Apple updated its online store today with new Xserve models as was leaked last week on Apple’s Hong Kong Web site.

Using Intel “Nehalem” Xeon processors and a next generation system architecture, the 1U rack-optimized Xserve delivers up to an 89 percent improvement in performance per watt. Xserve is available with up to two 2.93 GHz Intel Xeon processors and industry-leading storage options that include a low-power solid state drive (SSD) and up to 3TB of internal storage. Starting at $2,999, Xserve includes an unlimited client license for Mac OS X Server version 10.5 Leopard.

The new Xserve includes a 2.26GHZ Quad-Core Xeon 5500 processor for $2,999 and Built-To-Order options include dual 2.26 GHz, 2.66 GHz or 2.93 GHz Intel Xeon processors and a Solid State Drive (SSD).

Jason D. O'GradyJason D. O'Grady is the editor of PowerPage.org, which has been publishing daily mobile technology news since December 1995. For disclosures on Jason's industry affiliations, click here or to view Jason's full profile click here.

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