How can Xserve be used as a NON-server
The Xserve could be a very good NON-server
just for running every day things. It has a good enough media drive, a FireWIRE port ON THE FRONT. Expandability for HD space is through the roof. The only thing is that it has one less GigProcessor has the same priced PowerMac G4 model.
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just for running every day things. It has a good enough media drive, a FireWIRE port ON THE FRONT. Expandability for HD space is through the roof. The only thing is that it has one less GigProcessor has the same priced PowerMac G4 model.
Any thoughts> <img src="graemlins/smokin.gif" border="0" alt="[Chilling]" />
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<strong>The Xserve could be a very good NON-server
just for running every day things. It has a good enough media drive, a FireWIRE port ON THE FRONT. Expandability for HD space is through the roof. The only thing is that it has one less GigProcessor has the same priced PowerMac G4 model.
Any thoughts> <img src="graemlins/smokin.gif" border="0" alt="[Chilling]" /> </strong><hr></blockquote>
It lists OS X 10.1 as an option in place of X Server on the datasheet and the site but I haven't found a way to substitute it at the Apple Store. I would think that will take a fair bit off the price once you can select the option. Seems like it could be a pretty kicking machine properly optioned. DDR would by and large be wasted in a desktop application given Apple's implementation of it.
You won't like it. Trust me. This kind of unit has very loud fans that make it completely unsuitable for desktop use.
Just a warning...
How LOUD are the fans?
<strong>Please, Please, Please don't try to buy this to use as a non-server.
You won't like it. Trust me. This kind of unit has very loud fans that make it completely unsuitable for desktop use.
Just a warning...</strong><hr></blockquote>
They're really that loud?
They're really that loud?<hr></blockquote>Server fans are typically much more powerful and louder than your run-of-the-mill PC or Mac fan.
Besides, where would you put a suka' like that if you don't have a rack? Do you really need instant-access to frequently swap out your drives? Plus, if we're seeing DDR in a server now, don't you think that means we might see it in the towers in the near future?
I just don't understand why someone would want one of these for personal use unless it's just for the "cool factor."
<strong>Server fans are typically much more powerful and louder than your run-of-the-mill PC or Mac fan.
Besides, where would you put a suka' like that if you don't have a rack? Do you really need instant-access to frequently swap out your drives? Plus, if we're seeing DDR in a server now, don't you think that means we might see it in the towers in the near future?
I just don't understand why someone would want one of these for personal use unless it's just for the "cool factor."</strong><hr></blockquote>
for a video pro it would make a lot of sense to buy. that's why Apple is going to offer an option of OS X Client as BTO.
They even mention selling to video professionals as desktop systems.
all that storage right in front of them, hot swappable, high bandwidth motherboard with 2PCI slots open and firewire on the front of the machine?
it's perfect. and they can buy a bunch of em and put the others as a cluster in a rack for rendering.
Oh how I can dream...
<strong>FireWire on the front would be soooo nice, damn iPod and firewire Cd-RW have to share a cable becuase the other is for my DV camera</strong><hr></blockquote>
That's one thing that would be nice for the next Power Mac
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They're really that loud?</strong><hr></blockquote>
Take a G4 tower and put your ear up to the fan in the back. right up to it. Pretty loud with your ear right there eh?
Its very likely louder than that. Seriously.
This machine is the Anti-imac/Anti-Cube. Take a laptop and put 2 1GHz procs in it running full bore and then find out how to cool it down. Powerful Fans, and lots of em. Sounds like a jet engine sometimes.
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Take a G4 tower and put your ear up to the fan in the back. right up to it. Pretty loud with your ear right there eh?
Its very likely louder than that. Seriously.
This machine is the Anti-imac/Anti-Cube. Take a laptop and put 2 1GHz procs in it running full bore and then find out how to cool it down. Powerful Fans, and lots of em. Sounds like a jet engine sometimes.</strong><hr></blockquote>
Wow, I never realized how loud they were.
On apple's site they talk about a DVI cable extender and also you could get a longer USB extension cord. Also, if need be, a FireWire.
yet, hopefuly you could also get some aparatus that would be able to slide a CD down into the bay perfectly through a wall
but really.That loud?! I'll believe it when I hear it <img src="graemlins/smokin.gif" border="0" alt="[Chilling]" />
<strong>Well, there are ways to keep it in another room.
On apple's site they talk about a DVI cable extender and also you could get a longer USB extension cord. Also, if need be, a FireWire.
yet, hopefuly you could also get some aparatus that would be able to slide a CD down into the bay perfectly through a wall
but really.That loud?! I'll believe it when I hear it <img src="graemlins/smokin.gif" border="0" alt="[Chilling]" /> </strong><hr></blockquote>
I cannot stay in our datacenter for very long because the fans from the servers drown out all sanity and normal thought. And Some are louder than others.
If you were to buy one of these for home use, don't you think it would look stupid just sitting there on your desk? Not to mention the noise. There's a reason they are are put in such an inclosure...
So you have about $80,000 laying around somewhere do ya?
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from *cough* <a href="http://www.marathoncomputer.com" target="_blank">http://www.marathoncomputer.com</a>
if you are going for cool factor one of these open racks on wheels would do it...
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Take a G4 tower and put your ear up to the fan in the back. right up to it. Pretty loud with your ear right there eh?
Its very likely louder than that. Seriously.
This machine is the Anti-imac/Anti-Cube. Take a laptop and put 2 1GHz procs in it running full bore and then find out how to cool it down. Powerful Fans, and lots of em. Sounds like a jet engine sometimes.</strong><hr></blockquote>
Am i going crazy or is there no audio support (sound) capibility built in to the Xserve?
The question is can it run classic programs? Some of the good audio programs still need os9.