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2011.10.28

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Apple introduced its Xserve 1U servers in May 2002 and discontinued the last model at the end of January 2011. Xserve has always provided lots of power in very little space but never became a big player in the server market. You can buy the latest model with one or dual quad-core (8 cores) 2.8 GHz Intel Xeon CPUs or dual quad-core (8 cores) 3.0 GHz one, and it includes 1 GB of memory, an 80 GB hard drive, a Combo drive, and an unlimited user license for Mac OS X 10.5 Server.

Apple has introduced a Mac Pro that ships with Mac OS X 10.6 Server.

For those on a budget, Apple introduced a Mac mini configured with two 500 GB hard drives and Mac OS X 10.6 Server with a $999 retail price - see our Best Mac mini Deals for recent prices.

If you're buying a second-hand Intel-based Xserve, you can upgrade to OS X 10.6 Server for less than $500.

Earlier Xserves were built around single or dual G4 and G5 CPUs. Used equipment usually carries a 90 day warranty and should include an unlimited user version of Mac OS X Server.

Apple has discontinued the Xserve RAID line of storage devices.

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Listings note RAM/hard drive size. Every Xserve ships with a 16x dual-layer SuperDrive. Be sure to factor in shipping costs and possible sales tax. Your best value depends on whether you need/want a printer, extra RAM, etc.

Our advice: If you plan on upgrading RAM, do it yourself. And if you plan on installing a larger hard drive, order your Xserve with the least expensive hard drive Apple offers (currenty 250 MB) and do it yourself.

Unless otherwise noted, there is no surcharge for credit card purchases, and shipping is not included. Vendors are listed in alphabetical order. Be sure to visit their sites for full details.

Prices may be limited to quantity on hand. Not responsible for typos. Please email any corrections or additional sources with competitive prices toDan Knight .

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Used and Store Refurbished

Used and store refurbished units carry a store warranty and are not eligible for AppleCare.

Affordable Computers

Ground shipping may add $97 or more.

GainSaver

GainSaver appears to have an ongoing daily 10% off sale on Apple products, but we list the undiscounted price just in case. Prices include a 30 day warranty; 90 day warranty is $75 additional. Diagnostic testing costs $25, and shipping insurance costs $25.32. Price includes regular desktop version of Mac OS X; server version costs more. Most of these shipped from Apple with optical drives, which have been removed. You can custom configure your Xserve with multiple hard drives, various memory configurations, a choice of optical drives, and more. We strongly recommend that you verify the equipment you want is in stock before placing an order.

MacResource

Different versions of OS X Server also available with used Xserves.

PowerMax

Free ground shipping.

G4 Xserve

G5 Xserve

Intel Xserve

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