Introduction to Xserve Developer Note

This Developer Note gives a technical description of the Xserve based on the Quad-Core Intel Xeon 5400 Series microprocessors and introduced in January 2008. It provides information about the computer’s internal design, input-output features, and expansion capabilities to help developers design products compatible with this computer.

Organization of This Document

This document provides a functional block diagram and descriptions of distinguishing features and main logic board components of the Xserve.

See Also

For information about using Apple's hardware documentation, see Getting Started with Hardware and Drivers.

Apple offers the following additional resources for learning about the Xserve:

If you are looking for information about Apple's implementation of a specific connectivity or expansion technology such as FireWire, USB, or audio, refer to the Developer Note for that technology in the Apple ADC Reference Library at Hardware & Drivers Guides.