New Apple Macintosh Server G3 Doubles Network Performance; Macintosh Server G3 Line Combines Powerful Technology with Ease-of-Use
PR Newswire - March 02, 1998 08:50
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CUPERTINO, Calif., March 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Apple Computer, Inc.
(Nasdaq: AAPL) today announced the Macintosh Server G3. The new Macintosh
Server G3 provides customers with one simple product line capable of more than
500 possible build-to-order configurations through the Apple Online Store.
All configurations are built on the strength of the PowerPC G3 microprocessor,
delivering twice the network performance of previous Apple server products.
The PowerPC G3 is combined with RAID reliability, 100Base-T throughput, Mac
OS 8 stability, and AppleShare simplicity to deliver unmatched value to
classroom, workgroup and small business networks.
"The new Macintosh Server G3 with the PowerPC G3 microprocessor is twice
as fast as the products it replaces," said Phil Schiller, vice president of
Worldwide Product Marketing at Apple Computer Inc. "Each Macintosh G3 server
also includes AppleShare IP and RAID software making fast file, print, email
and web serving simple and affordable."
Apple tested the performance of the new 266Mhz Macintosh Server G3 using
NetBench, a benchmark program from Ziff-Davis Inc. that measures how well a
file server handles file I/O requests. In tests conducted over a 100BASE-T
network, with 32 clients, the new 266Mhz Macintosh Server G3 achieved a
throughput score of 89 Mbps per second, faster than a Dell Server 2200/300,
which achieved a throughput score of 83 Mbps per second. The Macintosh Server
G3 was shown to be more than twice as fast as Apple's previous server
workhorse the 9650/350, which achieved a throughput score of 42 Mbps per
second.
Macintosh Server G3 266/233
In addition to build-to-order configuration options, the Macintosh Server
G3 is also available in two standard configurations through Apple authorized
resellers. The 266Mhz Macintosh Server G3 is ideal for customers needing
maximum price/performance out of their workgroup sever. It comes with 128MB
of SDRAM, dual 4GB Ultra Wide SCSI-3 hard drives and 10/100 Fast Ethernet,
offering superior performance and features at a competitive price point. The
233Mhz Macintosh Server G3 targets customers looking for an out-of-box server
solution. It comes with 64MB of SDRAM, a 4GB Ultra Wide SCSI-3 hard drive and
10/100 Fast Ethernet, extending the server's ease-of-use advantage to
customers without IS staffs.
Server Software
Both Macintosh Server G3 configurations come with Mac OS 8, the Company's
milestone operating system. Also included is AppleShare IP 5.0.2, which
provides print, email, FTP, and web serving capabilities, in addition to
Conely SoftRAID software for striping or mirroring multiple hard drive volumes
for maximum performance or data security. Additionally, all Macintosh Server
G3's will ship with Apple Network Administrator Toolkit 2.0 for remote server
management, and Macintosh client system and software management.
Configurations, Pricing and Availability
In addition to build-to-order availability via the Apple Online Store
( apple.com ), two configurations of the Macintosh Server G3 are
available immediately in Minitower enclosures in the U.S. via Apple authorized
resellers (prices may vary).
Macintosh Server G3: estimated retail U.S. $4,999
266MHz/128MB SDRAM (supports up to 384MB)/2x4GB UW SCSI Hard Drive/
24xCD-ROM/512K L2 backside cache and 10/100 Fast Ethernet
Macintosh Server G3: estimated retail U.S. $3,749
233MHz/64MB SDRAM (supports up to 384MB)/4GB UW SCSI Hard Drive/
24xCD-ROM/512K L2 backside cache and 10/100 Fast Ethernet
Apple Computer, Inc. ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s
with the Apple II, and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the
Macintosh. Apple is now recommitted to its original mission -- to bring the
best personal computing products and support to students, educators,
designers, scientists, engineers, businesspersons, and consumers in over
140 countries around the world.
If you are considering the purchase of an Apple product and would like to
have product information faxed to you, please call 800-462-4396 in the U.S. or
800-263-3394 in Canada. If you do not have a fax machine or would like to
locate an Apple authorized reseller near you, please call 800-538-9696.
Customers in the U.S. now have the option of buying products over the Internet
at the Apple Store ( apple.com ) as part of a distribution
strategy that utilizes the Internet, along with the Company's existing
retailers and resellers to sell products. Customers outside the U.S. should
contact their local Apple representatives for information.
Apple, the Apple logo, AppleShare, Apple Network Administrator Toolkit,
Macintosh, Mac OS and Power Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple
Computer, Inc. Additional company and product names may be trademarks or
registered trademarks of the individual companies and are respectfully
acknowledged.
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