Aug 30, 2018 · I think you should probably start by replacing microcodes for cpu support like it was firstly made with mac pro 4.1, then adding nvme like it was made with mac pro 5.1 prior bootrom 140 was out. Then we preserve our xserve identification gaining 12 core config with nvme boot without cross-flashing tower-based cibling firmware. Just an idea though.

Aug 30, 2018 · I think we could use a single source to track the latest and greatest , much like the classic Mac Pro thread: cMP {classicMacPro}{4,1 & 5,1} - Upgrade Guide Sticky Discussion Thoughts?

Nov 6, 2022 · In the 2000s, Apple sold the Xserve, a rack-mounted server system. In 2011, it was discontinued and replaced with server versions of the Mac mini and Mac Pro. Over a decade after the Xserve was discontinued, Apple is about to transition the Mac Pro to Apple silicon, with M2 Ultra or M2 Extreme...

Jul 20, 2015 · Hey kids, Got the last gen XServe running Yosemite server - it's a workhorse for sure. Boot drive is the original Apple SSD. Are there options to replace this drive should it go south on us? Have a consultant suggesting we ditch the XServe because no parts are available for it - doesn't make...

Aug 23, 2024 · In the 2000s, Apple sold the Xserve, a rack-mounted server system. In 2011, it was discontinued and replaced with server versions of the Mac mini and Mac Pro. Over a decade after the Xserve was discontinued, Apple is about to transition the Mac Pro to Apple silicon, with M2 Ultra or M2 Extreme...

Mar 3, 2020 · Finding the info in both FB group and multiple threads here and there is becoming more difficult, so I am pretty sure time has come for such a thread. The Xserve3,1 is very similar to the MacPro4,1 in upgrade limitations. Xserve3,1 upgrade guide 2020 Part 1: Logic board The logic board that...

Apr 18, 2020 · Hey there folks. Just wanted to post about my success with upgrading the GPU in my Xserve 2,1(2008). Just picked up the machine for $80 with all three drive carriers being the SAS raid ones and the integrated raid controller. Has the two 3.0GHz 4 core xeons for 8 cores. even has 26GB of ddr2 FB...

May 23, 2010 · I picked up an Xserve Xeon 2.8 "Eight Core" (Early 2008) machine with 80/300/300 hard drives and Mac OS Server 10.5.8 installed and 6 GB of RAM. It fired right up and seems to run fine (other than an annoyingly loud fan in contrast to all my other Macs). Now the big question is what to do with...

Dec 13, 2022 · The Xserve drive caddies are very particular to the type and size of drives they will accept. In short, if it isn't a model number on a very short list of supported models, you're largely out of luck. The drives you have are specifically identified as 'desktop' drives, so wouldn't be qualified for server use - not that you probably care about that at this time, but that was the thinking behind ...

Jul 16, 2019 · I'm still looking for a backup machine and found an XServe 3,1 for quite cheap. I'd love to see some progress here before wasting money. So far, if I understood correctly, people have been able to: Flash the latest Mac Pro 5,1 bootrom (144.0.0.whatever) and obtain native NVMe and AFPS booting capability. This made them lose the leds but you can apparently gain them back thanks to a software ...