Apple Xserve Models

 Within the Xserve family there are the newest Xeon Nehalem Quad & Eight Core models, the Harpertown Xeon models, the Original Quad Core Xeons as well as the earlier G4 and G5 models, each of which having their own specific architectures and memory needs. Our exclusive premium certified HyperVelocity modules deliver the highest possible performance you can get for your Xserve. Please select your specific model in order to choose the correct memory modules.

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The Xserve models are as follows:

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NEW Quad & 8 Core Nehalem Xserve

ALL Nehalem Models

Xserve Quad and Eight Core Xeon"Nehalem" Model Specs
MUST INSTALL IN PAIRS. UDIMM DDR3 Must install minimum of 3 UDIMMs to utilize the full Triple Channel data path For these Xserve models: MB449LL/A plus ALL "Build-to-Order" models
processor speed	2.26, 2.66 & 2.93 Quad & Eight Core Xeon "Nehalem"
built in memory	0
memory type	DDR3-1066 (PC3-8500) 240 pin Unbuffered ECC UDIMM w/thermal EEPROM
memory slots	6 Slots in Quad Core, 12 Slots in 8 Core models
maximum memory	12GB in Quad models, 24GB in 8 Core. (32GB coming soon via 4GB modules under OSX Server v10.5)

MRD Premium HyperVelocity™ DDR3-1066 (PC3-8500) Unbuffered ECC UDIMM Modules
1GB	1 1GB DDR3 ECC UDIMM	$128.80 $49.80
2GB Kit (2X1GB)	2 1GB DDR3 ECC UDIMMs	$138.80 $79.80
4GB Kit (2X2GB)	2 2GB ECC UDIMMs *SALE* *LIMITED SUPPLY*	$188.80 $89.80
6GB Kit (3X2GB)	3 2GB ECC UDIMMs *SALE* *LIMITED SUPPLY*	$228.80 $129.80
8GB Kit (4X2GB)	4 2GB ECC UDIMMs *SALE* *LIMITED SUPPLY*	$348.80 $159.80
12GB Kit (6X2GB)	6 2GB ECC UDIMMs *SALE* *LIMITED SUPPLY*	$448.80 $229.80
16GB Kit (8X2GB)	8 2GB ECC UDIMMs *SALE* *LIMITED SUPPLY*	$628.80 $297.80
8GB Kit (2X4GB)	2 4GB ECC UDIMMs WOW! (not for Single Quad models)	$848.80 $658.80
12GB Kit (3X4GB)	3 4GB ECC UDIMMs WOW! (not for Single Quad models)	$1148.80 $979.80
16GB Kit (4X4GB)	4 4GB ECC UDIMMs WOW, WOW! (not for Single Quad models)	$1848.80 $1289.80

NANYA Premium DDR3-1066 (PC3-8500) Unbuffered ECC Modules For those who wish to only use the Apple OEM RAM
1GB (1X1GB)	1 1GB NANYA ECC UDIMM	$69.90
The Nehalem models are currently shipping with NANYA modules
2GB Kit (2X1GB)	2 1GB NANYA ECC UDIMMs	$89.90
4GB Kit (2X2GB)	2 2GB NANYA ECC UDIMMs	$99.90
6GB Kit (3X2GB)	3 2GB NANYA ECC UDIMMs	$159.90
8GB Kit (4X2GB)	4 2GB NANYA ECC UDIMMs	$189.90
16GB Kit	8 2GB NANYA ECC UDIMMs WOW!	$329.90

NEW Dual Quad Xeon Xserve

2.8GHz & 3.0GHz Models

Xserve Eight Core "Harpertown" Model Specs
MUST INSTALL IN PAIRS. FB-DIMM ECC DDR2 (Error Correcting) Must install minimum of 4 DIMMs to utilize the full 256 bit data path For these Xserve models: MA882LL/A  plus "Build-to-Order" models
processor speed	2.8 Quad, 2.8 & 3.0GHz Eight Core Xeon "Harpertown"
built in memory	0
memory type	DDR2-800 (PC2-6400) 240 pin ECC Fully Buffered, Heat Spreader Cooled FB-DIMM
memory slots	8
maximum memory	32GB (32GB requires 4GB modules)

MRD Premium HyperVelocity DDR2-800 (PC2-6400) ECC FB-DIMM modules
2GB KIT	2 1GB FBDIMMs *SALE*	$448.92 $79.87
4GB KIT	4 1GB FBDIMMs *SALE*	$798.92 $149.87
4GB KIT	2 2GB FBDIMMs *LIMITED SUPPLY*	$189.92 $99.87
8GB KIT	4 2GB FBDIMMs *LIMITED SUPPLY*	$398.92 $189.87
16GB KIT	8 2GB FBDIMMs *LIMITED SUPPLY*	$598.92 $369.87
8GB KIT	2 4GB FBDIMMs NOTE: 4GB FB-DIMMs	$698 $229.87
16GB KIT	4 4GB FBDIMMs NOTE: 4GB FB-DIMMs	$1998 $439.87

NANYA DDR2-800 (PC2-6400) Modules. XServes shipped from Apple with NANYA modules
Apple XServe Original Equipment Memory Modules are NANYA
2GB KIT	2 1GB NANYA FBDIMMs	$99.02
4GB KIT	4 1GB NANYA FBDIMMs	$199.02
4GB KIT	2 2GB NANYA FBDIMMs	$119.02
8GB KIT	4 2GB NANYA FBDIMMs	$229.02

Quad Xeon Xserve

2GHz- 3+GHz Models

Xserve Xeon Quad Core Model Specs
MUST INSTALL IN PAIRS. FB-DIMM ECC DDR2 (Error Correcting) Must install minimum of 4 DIMMs to utilize the full 256 bit data path
processor speed	2.0, 2.6 & 3.0GHz Quad Core Xeon
built in memory	0
memory type	DDR2-667 (PC2-5300) 240 pin ECC Fully Buffered, Heat Spreader Cooled FB-DIMM
memory slots	8
maximum memory	32GB (32GB requires 4GB modules)

MRD Premium HyperVelocity DDR2-667 (PC2-5300) ECC FB-DIMM modules
1GB KIT	2 512MB FBDIMMs *SALE*	$138.92 $69.92
2GB KIT	4 512MB FBDIMMs *SALE*	$268.92 $129.92
2GB KIT	2 1GB FBDIMMs *SALE*	$198.92 $79.92
4GB KIT	4 1GB FBDIMMs *SALE*	$188.92 $149.92
4GB KIT	2 2GB FBDIMMs *LIMITED SUPPLY*	$228.92 $99.92
8GB KIT	4 2GB FBDIMMs *LIMITED SUPPLY*	$398.92 $189.92
16GB KIT	8 2GB FBDIMMs *LIMITED SUPPLY*	$498.92 $369.92
8GB KIT	2 4GB FBDIMMs	$598 $229.92
16GB KIT	4 4GB FBDIMMs	$1298 $439.92

NANYA DDR2-667 (PC2-5300) Modules. XServes shipped from Apple with NANYA modules
Apple XServe Original Equipment Memory Modules are NANYA
2GB KIT	2 1GB NANYA FBDIMMs	$109.64
4GB KIT	4 1GB NANYA FBDIMMs	$199.64
4GB KIT	2 2GB NANYA FBDIMMs	$119.64
8GB KIT	4 2GB NANYA FBDIMMs	$259.64

G5 Xserve

Single, Dual and Cluster Node

Xserve G5 DDR model specs
MUST INSTALL IN PAIRS For these Xserve models: M9743LL/A  M9745LL/A  M9742LL/A  plus "Build-to-Order" models
processor speed	2+GHz Single and Dual
built in memory	0
memory type	DDR400 (PC3200) ECC DIMM
memory slots	8
maximum memory	8GB

DDR400 PC3200 ECC Error Correcting modules
1GB KIT	2 512MB ECC DIMMs	$99.86
2GB KIT	4 512MB ECC DIMMs	$189.86
2GB KIT	2 1GB ECC DIMMs	$129.86
4GB KIT	4 1GB ECC DIMMs	$239.86
8GB KIT	8 1GB ECC DIMMs	$429.86

Installation instructions for XServe here.

G4 Xserve

Single and Duals

Xserve G4 model specs
Early DDR266 models can upgrade to the later DDR333 (PC2700) RAM For these Xserve models: M8888LL/A   M8889LL/A   M9090LL/A   plus "Build-to-Order" models
processor speed	1-1.33GHz Single or Dual
built in memory	0
memory type	DDR266 (PC2100) or DDR333 (PC2700)
memory slots	4
maximum memory	2GB

DDR333 PC2700 modules
512MB	1 512MB DIMM	$39.93
1GB KIT	2 512MB DIMMs	$69.93
2GB KIT	4 512MB DIMMs	$109.93

Installation instructions for XServe here.