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Apple Mac Pro Desktop Computer Workstation (Early 2008)

2.8GHz 8-Core System
2GB (2x1GB) RAM
320GB SATA Hard Drive
Dual-Layer SuperDrive
ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT 256MB Graphics
Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard

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Apple Mac Pro Desktop Computer Workstation (Early 2008)

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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, 320GB hard drive capacity, Apple's SuperDrive DVD burner with dual-layer disc support, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR for wireless device connectivity, and ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT graphics with 256MB 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.

: • 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

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General

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: ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT with 256MB 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 320GB 7200rpm with 8MB 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)

What's in the Box

Apple Mac Pro Desktop Computer Workstation (Early 2008)

Apple Keyboard

Mighty Mouse

DVI to VGA Adapter

USB Keyboard Extension Cable

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

Install/Restore DVD Set

Printed and Electronic Documentation

1-Year Limited Warranty

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