Apple Network Server

( Be the operating system was not part of the supply, but had bought extra) Network Server (code name Shiner ) was a series of network servers of Apple, based on PowerPC 604 or 604e processors, which were operated with a customized version of IBM's AIX operating system. The Network Server possessed six PCI slots, one network interface (10 Mbit / s) and three SCSI channels (two internal, one external). The Network Server could be installed in a rack.

The Network Server was introduced in 1996 and was available in three variants. Either with 32 MB RAM and PowerPC 604 processor running at 132 ( Network Server 500) or 150 MHz ( Network Server 700) or with 48 MB RAM and PowerPC 604e 200 MHz ( Network Server 700). All models in the expansion up to 512 MB ​​of RAM possible. Likewise, all models were equipped with a CD - ROM drive.

The production of the Network Server was discontinued in 1997. On the Network servers running next to the " AIX for Apple Network Server " Linux / PPC.