Technical Specifications
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Microprocessor
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* PowerPC 604 RISC processor running at 132-MHz, located on upgradable
CPU card
* Integrated floating-point unit and 32K on-chip cache
* 512K level 2 cache
Memory
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* 24MB of RAM, expandable to 512MB
Storage
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* Internal 2GB hard disk drive, with bracket and cable for a second drive
* One DDS-2 DAT drive-4GB uncompressed, 14GB compressed (some
configurations)
* One AppleCD 600i CD-ROM drive (up to 600KB/s data-transfer rate)
* One Apple SuperDrive 1.4MB floppy disk drive that reads, writes, and
formats Mac OS, Windows, MS-DOS, and OS/2 disks
Bundled software/Server Solutions CD
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Administrative software
* Server Manager-remote AppleShare server management tools (with
AppleShare Solution only) (one user license)
* FileWave-automated software and data distribution (10 user license)
* netOctopus-setup assessment and configuration file editing (10 user license)
* Adobe Acrobat Reader-viewing application for portable document format
(PDF) files (10 user license)
Reliability software
* Apple RAID Software-data mirroring to protect against drive failures
(RAID 1) (license for server)
* Retrospect Remote-automated backup software (DAT configurations only) (10
user license)
* Virex-automated virus screening and virus check (license for server)
Productivity software
* AppleShare Client for Windows-enables Windows clients to connect to an
AppleShare server (site license for network)
* 4-Sight FAX-lets you send and receive faxes from your desktop (10 user
license)
* Now Contact-provides contact management tools (10 user license)
* Now Up*to*Date-handles group scheduling (10 user license)
* Viper Instant-Access-provides a cross-platform information retrieval
system (10 user license)
Performance software
* Apple RAID Software-optimizes performance of multiple hard disks through
disk striping (RAID 0) (license for server)
* Skyline/Satellite-enables monitoring of the network and server traffic
over time (console and monitoring station license)
NOTE: The only software bundled with the 8550/132 Apple Internet Server Solution for the World Wide Web is Apple RAID Software, AppleShare Client for Windows, and the Internet Server Solution CD.
Networking
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* Built-in Ethernet with 10Base-T and AAUI
* Two serial ports for LocalTalk
* Supports TCP/IP networking software with Apple Open Transport
Displays
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* Supports up to 14-inch Apple displays at millions of colors; 16- and
17-inch Apple displays at up to millions of colors
* Supports most third-party displays as well as VGA and SVGA monitors
Video support
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* Built-in 2MB VRAM display support
Interfaces
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* Three PCI expansion slots
* One Apple Desktop Bus (ADB) port for a keyboard, mouse, and other
devices
* On-board Ethernet using either AAUI-15 or RJ-45
* Two DMA serial (RS-232/RS-422) ports compatible with LocalTalk
* Two SCSI DMA buses supporting up to eight SCSI devices and transfers up
to 10MB/s (internal bus only)
* 16-bit stereo sound input and output ports
* DB-15 video port for display support
Clock/calendar
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* Custom integrated circuit with long-life lithium battery
Disability access
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* System software includes CloseView and Easy Access, and can substitute
visual cue for beep. Built-in solu-tions and third-party options provide
alternative input and output solutions for people with disabilities.
Keyboard and mouse
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* Supports ADB keyboards with numeric keypads
* ADB Mouse II included
Electrical requirements
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* Line voltage: 100 to 240 V AC, RMS single phase, automatically configured
* Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz, single phase
* Power: 225 W maximum, not including display
ADB power requirements
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* Maximum current draw for all ADB devices: 500 mA (a maximum of three
ADB devices is recommended)
* Mouse draws 10 mA; keyboard draws 25 to 80 mA (varies with keyboard
model used)
Operating environment
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* Operating temperature: 50í to 104í F (10í to 40í C)
* Storage temperature: -40í to 116.6í F (-40í to 47í C)
* Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing
* Altitude: 0 to 10,000 ft. (0 to 3,048 m)
Size and weight
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* Height: 14 in. (35.6 cm)
* Width: 7.7 in. (19.6 cm)
* Depth: 15.75 in. (40.0 cm)
* Weight: 25 lb. (11.3 kg)-varies based on internal devices installed
Regulatory approval
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* FCC Class A
Ordering Information
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Workgroup Server 8550/132 Applications Server Solution
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(24MB/2GB/CD/DAT)
Order No. M4342LL/A
* 512K level 2 cache, 1.4MB Apple SuperDrive floppy disk drive, and mouse
* System software version 7.5.3
* Server Solutions CD and other bundled software
Workgroup Server 8550/132 AppleShare Server Solution
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(24MB/2GB/CD/DAT)
Order No. M4340LL/A
* Identical to Order No. M4342LL/A, plus AppleShare 4.2.1, Apple Remote
Access MultiPort Server software, and Server Manager from Santorini
Workgroup Server 8550/132
(24MB/2GB/CD)
Order No. M4343LL/A
* AppleShare Server Solution without a DAT drive or Retrospect Remote
software
Workgroup Server 8550/132 Internet Server Solution for the WWW
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(24MB/2GB/CD)
Order No. M4341LL/A
* 512K level 2 cache, 1.4MB Apple SuperDrive floppy disk drive, and mouse
* System software version 7.5.3
* Apple Internet Server Solution CD (WebSTAR; PageMill; license for
MacDNS domain name server software; NetCloak; ServerStat; RealAudio;
Acrobat Pro; HyperCard; Web connectivity software for your existing
EveryWare Butler SQL and FileMaker Pro databases; Navigator; BBEdit;
clickable maps, e-mail, and database AppleSearch CGIs; cus-tomizable
WWW pages and forms; AppleScript and scripting additions; AppleSearch;
Apple RAID; AppleShare Client for Windows). Does not include Workgroup
Server Solutions CD, AppleShare 4.2.1, or Server Manager.
Included with all Workgroup Servers:
* Complete setup, learning, and reference documentation
* Limited one-year hardware warranty
Workgroup Server 8550/132 Logic Board Upgrade
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Order No. M4607LL/A
* Upgrades a Workgroup Server 80, 8150, or 8150/110 to a Workgroup Server
8550/132
* Includes Apple RAID Software, AppleShare 4.2.1 Update Kit, and System
7.5.3 software. Additional RAM is required
Macintosh Memory Expansion Kits
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A variety of memory expansion kits are available. 168-pin DIMMs are required. Check with your Apple reseller for details.
Article Change History:
03 Mar 1997 - Added keyword.
17 Apr 1996 - Added user license information for bundled software.
26 Feb 1996 - Changed distribution status.