Can I use Xserve as a normal computer?
Sorry if this is a stupid question.
I was just wondering if I could use an Xserve just like a normal computer, I work with pro audio and it would be nice to fit my computer into my mobile rack! Is there any disadvantage to this? Are they any slower or not optimized for this type of use? I use Protools with a Digi 002R so all I really need is a firewire port. And it's nice that you can fit so many drives in there, that would be particularly useful. Protools sessions can be huge...
Maybe someone can enlighten me as to the differences in a regular G5 and an xserve.
I was just wondering if I could use an Xserve just like a normal computer, I work with pro audio and it would be nice to fit my computer into my mobile rack! Is there any disadvantage to this? Are they any slower or not optimized for this type of use? I use Protools with a Digi 002R so all I really need is a firewire port. And it's nice that you can fit so many drives in there, that would be particularly useful. Protools sessions can be huge...
Maybe someone can enlighten me as to the differences in a regular G5 and an xserve.
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They're also supposedly plenty loud. You couldn't have one near where you were tracking or mixing. Even with my G5, I occasionally put on the headphones to listen for hiss & noise because it'll drown out subtle noises. You'd have to have your Xserve isolated in a soundproofed closet or something.
BTW it's not a stupid question. I have dreams of one my self.
Also: The noise of the Server would be too much in any studio or recording situation, be it at the low end or at the high end.
Protool sessions can get massive, but no worries. You can have 2x500Gb drives internally and then get an external drive if need be. 1Tb is plenty fine, particularly with the smaller Digi001/002 systems.