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Mac Pro Desktop Computer Workstation (Early 2008)
  • 2.8GHz 8-Core System
  •  • 2GB (2x1GB) RAM
  •  • 500GB SATA Hard Drive
  •  • Dual-Layer SuperDrive
  •  • nVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT 512MB Graphics
  •  • Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
  •  • Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard

Mfr # Z0EM-2654CID• B&H APMP228H
Availability: Out of Stock
This Item Includes

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Apple Keyboard

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Mighty Mouse

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DVI to VGA Adapter

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USB Keyboard Extension Cable

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Software Bundle

  • Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard
  • iLife '09 (includes iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie HD, iDVD, iWeb, GarageBand)

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Install/Restore DVD Set

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Printed and Electronic Documentation

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1-Year Limited Warranty

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Product Information

The Mac Pro 8-Core Desktop Computer Workstation from Apple is the company's premiere desktop workstation. The system is built with professionals in mind, and is an ideal computer for video professionals, photographers, and graphic designers.

The system is powered by 2 quad-core Intel Xeon 5400 CPUs running at a clockspeed of 2.8GHz. This "8-Core" configuration gives you up to 8 times the processing power of a single CPU, making it an ideal solution for mission critical applications. The system also boasts 2GB of RAM, 500GB hard drive capacity, Apple's SuperDrive DVD burner with dual-layer disc support, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR for wireless device connectivity, and nVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT graphics with 512MB of memory.

Apple's Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard is the computer's operating system. The 64-bit OS takes full advantage of the Xeon processors that form the heart of the system. Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard includes such software applications as Time Machine, Spaces, Spotlight, Dashboard, Mail, iChat AV, Safari, QuickTime, and iCal. You'll also be happy to know that iLife '09, the popular digital life suite that includes iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie HD, iDVD, iWeb, and GarageBand is preinstalled on the computer.

The Mac Pro is an excellent choice for any professional, power user, or Mac aficionado.

Features

Powered by 2 Intel Xeon 5400 2.8GHz processors

Four total PCI Express slots, each with an x16 mechanical interface; the system supports (2) x16-lane and (2) x4-lane cards simultaneously

FireWire-400, FireWire-800, and USB 2.0 ports for peripheral device connectivity

Dual Gigabit Ethernet controllers

Analog and digital audio output capabilities

SuperDrive DVD burner installed

Apple keyboard and Mighty Mouse are bundled with the computer

Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard includes iTunes, Time Machine, Front Row, iChat, Safari, and more

The included iLife '09 suite includes the popular iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, iWeb, and GarageBand programs

Apple provides 90 days of free phone support and a 1-year limited hardware warranty on the computer. You can opt to add an AppleCare Protection Plan, at additional cost, which covers support and repairs for 3 years from the date of purchase. AppleCare can be purchased at any time within the first year of ownership of the computer

Specifications
Performance
Processor
2x 2.8GHz Quad Core Intel Xeon 5400 Series
Cache
L2: 24MB (12MB per processor)
System Bus
1600MHz Frontside Bus per CPU
Memory
Slots: 8x FB-DIMM Slots
Type: 800MHz PC2-6400 DDR2 ECC FB-DIMM
Installed: 2GB (2x1GB) RAM
Capacity: 32GB
Configuration: 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, or 4GB ECC FB-DIMMs; Memory should be installed as 4 or more matching chips to take full advantage of the 256-bit wide memory architecture
Graphics Display
Interface: Double-wide 16-lane PCI Express graphics slot
Installed: nVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT with 512MB of GDDR3 SDRAM, 2x Dual-Link DVI Ports

Supported Resolutions
Dual-Link Digital: 2560 x 1600
Analog: 2048 x 1536

Dual Display Support: Dual-display support for extended desktop and video mirroring modes
Storage and Expansion
Hard Drive
Fixed Bays: 4x Independent 3Gb/s Serial ATA cable-free, direct attach hard drive bays; 4x internal hard drive carriers included
Hot-Swappable Bays: None
Installed: 1x 500GB 7200rpm with 16MB Buffer
Supported: 4x SATA Hard Drives
Type: Serial ATA, supports up to 300MB/sec data throughput per hard drive
Optical Drive
16x SuperDrive with double-layer support

Reads
CD: 32x
DVD: 16x

Writes
CD-R: 24x
CD-RW: 24x
DVD-R: 16x
DVD+R DL: 6x
Bay Expansion
3.5" Internal Direct Attach Hard Drive Bays
Bays: 4
Occupied: 1

5.25" Optical Drive
Bays: 2
Occupied: 1
PCI Expansion
3x open full-length PCI Express expansion slots
Configurable bandwidth that mechanically supports 16-lane cards
300W combined max for all PCI Express slots
Input/Output
Ports
2x FireWire-800 (1x Front, 1x Back)
2x FireWire-400 (1x Front, 1x Back)
5x USB 2.0 (2x Front, 3x Back)
Display
1x Single-Link DVI
1x Dual-Link DVI
Storage
4x SATA Drives Supported (1x Installed, 3x Available)
Audio
1x Built-In Speaker
1x 1/8" (3.5mm) Headphone (1x Front)
1x 1/8" (3.5mm) Line-Out (1x Back)
1x 1/8" (3.5mm) Line-In (1x Back)
1x Toslink Optical Input (1x Back)
1x Toslink Optical Output (1x Back)
Video
None
Communications
Wired
2x independent 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet (RJ-45) interfaces with support for jumbo frames
Wireless
Wi-Fi: None
Bluetooth: 2.0+EDR
General
Operating System
Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard
Internet Access
Not Included
Electrical Requirements
Meets ENERGY STAR requirements
AC: 100-120VAC or 200-240VAC
Frequency: 50-60Hz, single phase
Current: 12A (low-voltage range), 6A (high-voltage range)
Environmental Requirements
Operating
Temperature: 50-95°F (10-35°C)
Humidity: 5-95%, non-condensing
Altitude: 10,000' (3048 m)

Storage
Temperature: -40-116°F (-40-47°C)
Humidity: 5-95%, non-condensing
Altitude: 10,000' (3048 m)
Dimensions (WxHxD)
8.1 x 20.1 x 18.7" (20.6 x 51.1 x 47.5cm)
Weight
42.4 lb (19.2kg)