You can do this type of configuration, but with a different server: you need a Novell server with the Macintosh computers getting access from it (as opposed to a Macintosh server).
Novell sells a connectivity solution called "NetWare for the Mac" that lets a Macintosh access a Novell server in much the same way as Macintosh computers access an AppleShare server. There are some limitations, such as requiring Ethernet cabling at the server end, but it is a good solution.
For further information, search the Tech Info Library under "NetWare" and "Macintosh" to get the relevant articles. There is a three-part article that fully explains the configurations, along with related material.