Note: This article pertains to Mac OS X Server versions 1.x, which were released prior to May 2001.
Apple File Servers has the following features:
- Optimized for use with AppleShare 3.8.2 client.
- Supports AFP over TCP/IP and AppleTalk.
- Provides high performance and scalability.
- Supports Mac OS Extended Format (HFS+) volumes
- Supports volumes sizes up to 2 terabytes
- Enforces AFP access privileges.
The following table shows the maximum allowed values for properties of the server:
| Maximum number of... | Specification |
| Connected users over TCP/IP or AppleTalk | 1 100 |
| Unique open files | 3 000 to 4 000* |
| Physical volumes | 50 |
| Share points | 500 |
| Users and groups | 10 000 |
| Group memberships per user | 42 |
* Depends on the number of connected users.
Miscellaneous properties:- TCP port for Apple Filing Protocol (AFP): 548
- TCP port for Remote Administration: 311