Computers that can use Mac OS X Server
These computers can use Mac OS X Server versions 10.0.3 to 10.2.8 only:
- Power Macintosh G3 All-In-One
- Power Macintosh G3 Mini Tower
- Power Macintosh G3 Desktop
- Macintosh Server G3
Generally speaking, these computers may use Mac OS X Server versions 10.0.3 or later:
- eMac
- iMac
- Power Macintosh G3 (Blue and White)
- Macintosh Server G3 (Blue and White)
- Power Mac G4
- Macintosh Server G4
- Power Mac G4 Cube
- Power Mac G5
- Xserve
Note that some of these computers require a minimum version, as listed in this table:
| Computer Model | Minimum Server Version |
| Macintosh Server G4 (QuickSilver) | 10.0.4 |
| Power Mac G4 (QuickSilver Dual 800 MHz) | 10.1 |
| iMac (Flat Panel) | 10.1.2, see Note 1 |
| Power Mac G4 (QuickSilver 2002) | 10.1.2, see Note 1 |
| eMac | 10.1.4, see Note 1 |
| Xserve | 10.1.5, see Note 2 |
| iMac (17-inch Flat Panel) | 10.1.4, see Note 1 |
| Power Mac G4 (Mirrored Drive Doors) | 10.2 |
| Macintosh Server G4 (Mirrored Drive Doors) | 10.2.1 |
| Power Mac G4 (FW 800) | 10.2.3, see Note 3 |
| iMac (17-inch 1 GHz) | 10.2.3, see Note 3 |
| Xserve (Cluster Node) | 10.2.4 |
| Xserve (Slot Load) | 10.2.4 |
| eMac (ATI Graphics) | 10.2.4, see Note 3 |
| Power Mac G4 (MDD 2003) | 10.2.6, see Note 3 |
| Power Mac G5 | 10.3 |
Important: Only
the listed computers
meet the system requirements for Mac OS X Server. Apple provides technical support
only for hardware-software combinations that appear on this list. Power Mac G5 computers cannot be used with Mac OS X Server 10.2.8 or earlier.
Notes
Use on Unsupported Computers
Because software developers sometimes must use older computers with developer releases or need to demonstrate their software using PowerBook computers, Apple has allowed for Mac OS X Server to be installed on certain unsupported computers. Services are only qualified for use on the supported computers listed above by version. If you use Mac OS X Server in an unsupported configuration in a production server environment, performance, reliability, and functionality may all be significantly degraded.
Memory (RAM)
Note: This is the minimum amount of RAM required. More RAM may be required for certain services, to support a large number of clients, or for best performance.
Hard disk space
Note: This is the minimum amount of available disk space required. More available disk space may be required for certain services, to support a large number of clients, or for best performance.