Server · The Digital Hub · 2006
Xserve (Intel)
The Intel Xserve was Apple’s last rack server, powerful and well-liked in Mac-heavy shops before Apple exited the category.
Final Xserve generation, moved to Intel Xeon.
Xserve (Intel): key facts
When was the Xserve (Intel) released?
The Xserve (Intel) arrived on August 7, 2006. Apple discontinued it in January 2011.
How much did the Xserve (Intel) cost?
The Xserve (Intel) launched at $2,999 in 2006, about $4,768 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What specs stand out?
Key specs: Intel Xeon at 2 GHz, 1 GB RAM, 78.1 GB storage, Rack server, no built-in display display.
Why does the Xserve (Intel) matter?
Final Xserve generation, moved to Intel Xeon.
Full specifications
| CPU | Intel Xeon · 2 GHz |
|---|---|
| Cores | 4 |
| Memory (RAM) | 1 GB (up to 32 GB) |
| Storage | 78.1 GB |
| Display | Rack server, no built-in display |
| GPU | Integrated / NuBus video |
| Ports | Gigabit Ethernet, USB, FireWire, PCIe |
| Weight | Varies by configuration |
| Dimensions | 1U rack server |
| Operating system | Mac OS X Server 10.4 |
| Released | August 7, 2006 |
| Discontinued | January 2011 |
| Launch price | $2,999 |
How the Xserve (Intel) compares to today
A 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro has about 16× more memory than this device shipped with.
At 2 GHz, the clock is roughly 1.6× slower than a single performance core of a 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro, and that is before counting cores, width and IPC.
This held about 20,000 modern phone photos, a respectable library even today.
Launched at $2,999 in 2006, about $4,768 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Method note: clock comparisons use frequency only; price conversions use US CPI.
Sources
Specs checked against Apple technical specifications archive, EveryMac, Mactracker, Wikimedia Commons image credits.
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Last updated: 2026-08-11