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Xserve 2009 MLB and Fan replacement

Xserve 2009 MLB and Fan replacement

Tools

These are some common tools used to work on this device. You might not need every tool for every procedure.

Background and Identification

Released on April 7th, 2009, the Xserve 2009 is an Intel based server rack unit developed by Apple, Inc. The Xserve 2009 uses an Intel Xeon processor, DDR3 memory, and NVIDIA graphics with Mini DisplayPort output. Part of the Xserve line, the Xserve 2009 is more formally known as the Xserve Xeon Nahalem. The Xserve has been produced by Apple since 2002, but there are different versions with various iterations. The Xserve 2009 is an updated version of the Intel Xserve announced in 2006. This update included an increase to the maximum storage capacity—6TB when used with three 2 TB drives. There is also the addition of a SSD boot-drive that allows all drives to be swapped while the server is still online.

The Xserve 2009 is Apple’s first Xserve to use PVC-free internal components and be free of poly-brominated flame retardants. The Xserve was later updated to ship with Mac OS X Server 10.6 from August 28th, 2009. Apple announced on November 5th, 2010, that it will no longer be developing newer versions of the Xserve and suggested that users switch over to the Mac Pro Server or Mac Mini Server.

Technical Specifications

Processor

  • Processor: 2.26 GHz, Dual 2.26 GHz, Dual 2.66 GHz, or Dual 2.93 GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon 5500 series "Nehalem" processors
  • CPU cache: 4x 256 KB L2; 8 MB L3 (Per Processor)
  • System bus: QPI
  • Memory Controller: 3 x Channel integrated memory controller per processor
  • Threading Support: Hyper-Threading support with two threads per core (up to 16 virtual cores)
  • CPU Boost: Turbo Boost for increased performance under dynamic workloads (up to 3.33GHz on a 2.93GHz processor)
  • SIMD Engine: 128-bit SSE4 SIMD engine
  • Data Path: 64-bit data paths and registers

Memory

  • Mim Memory Required: 3 GB of 1066 MHz PC3-8500 ECC DDR3 SDRAM
  • Avalable Configuration Options: Expandable to 24 GB (Quad Core) or 48 GB (Eight Core)
  • Max Memory Configration: 96GB of 1066 MHz PC3-8500 ECC DDR3 SDRAM (In Mac OS X Server v10.6)

Video and Graphics Support

  • Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce GT 120 with 256 MB of GDDR3 SDRAM and Mini DisplayPort output
  • Output Options:
    • VGA output using Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter
    • DVI output using Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter

Storage

  • Hot-plug Drive Bays: 3 x independent drive bays w/ support for SATA or SAS drives
  • Hard Drive Options:
    • 160GB 7200-rpm SATA drive with 8MB disk cache
    • 1TB 7200-rpm SATA drive with 32MB disk cache
    • 2TB 7200-rpm SATA drive with 32MB disk cache
    • 450GB 15,000-rpm SAS drive available as a third-party kit
  • Smart Data Support: Yes
  • RAID Support: RAID 1 and RAID 0 Support
  • Optional xServe RAID Card: 512MB cache and 72-hour cache battery backup; support for RAID 0, 1, and 5
  • Optical drive slot loading: 8 x DVD-RW DL SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)

I/O

  • PCI Express Support: 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 expansion slots: one half-length (6.6-inch) and one 9.25-inch length
  • Ethernet Interfaces: 2 x 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit) RJ-45 Ethernet interfaces with support for jumbo frames
  • Firewire: 2 x 800 ports on back panel; 15W total power
  • USB: 2 x USB 2.0 ports (480Mb/s each) on back panel; and one USB 2.0 port on front panel
  • Serial Port: One DB-9 serial port (RS-232)

Rack Support

  • Compliancy: EIA-310-D, industry-standard four-post racks and cabinets: 19 inches wide, 24 to 36 inches deep
  • Cooling: Front-to-back cooling for rack enclosure
  • Threading: Support for square-hole racks or threaded racks based on mounting kit selection

Electrical Requirements

  • Output Power: 750W
  • Load Sharing: Optional second load-sharing 750W power supply for redundancy
  • Line voltage: Universal Input (100V to 240V AC), power factor corrected
  • Maximum Input Current: 8.0A (100V to 120V) or 4.0A (200V to 240V); current is shared when system is configured with two power supplies
  • Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz, single phase

Environmental Requirements

  • Operating Temperature: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)
  • Storage Temperature: –40° to 116° F (–40° to 47° C)
  • Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing
  • Maximum Altitude: 10,000 feet
  • FCC Class: Class A approved

Physical Dimensions

  • Height: 1.73 inches (4.4 cm)
  • Width: 17.6 inches (44.7 cm) for mounting in standard 19-inch rack
  • Depth: 30 inches (76.2 cm)
  • Weight: 30.8 pounds (14.0 kg) base configuration; 38.3 pounds (17.4 kg) for 8-core system with twelve DIMMs, three 1TB SATA Apple Drive Modules, and two power supplies

Software

  • Shipped OS: Mac OS X Server v10.6 Snow Leopard Unlimited-Client License
  • Maximum Supported OS: MacOS X 10.11 El Capitan & MacOS Server

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