Apple used to make REAL servers
Jeff Geerling
Mar 13, 2026 14:01
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A #MARCHintosh project: my first Xserve!
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Things I mentioned in the video (some links are affiliate links):
- Apple's U.S. Manufacturing and ACDC Servers: https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/02/apple-accelerates-us-manufacturing-with-mac-mini-production/
- House of Moth Xserve G5 PSU Recap Guide: https://thehouseofmoth.com/recapping-an-xserve-g5-power-supply-part-1-preparations/
- 65scribe video on Apple Network Server 500: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsVAdrdkyoA
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- Kimwipes: https://amzn.to/4rBEIsw
- Apple's 2002 Special Event (Xserve G4 launch): https://archive.org/details/2002-05-13-wwdc-xserve-introduction
- Hakko FX-888DX Soldering station: https://amzn.to/4cHQy0k
- iFixit FixMat Magnetic Project Mat: https://amzn.to/3Pw44KF
- iFixit Pro Tech Toolkit: https://amzn.to/4synBbI
- Chipquik SMD291 No-Clean Tack Flux: https://amzn.to/4bluGpi
- Inland Platinum 256GB SSD: https://www.microcenter.com/product/645077/inland-platinum-256gb-ssd-3d-tlc-nand-sata-iii-6gb-s-25-internal-solid-state-drive
- My Xserve G5 build log / notes: https://github.com/users/geerlingguy/projects/10
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Contents:
Science & Technology
#xserve
#g5
#dual
#mac
#apple
#history
#marchintosh
#server
#rackmount
#homelab
#rack
#processor
#services
#web
#2004
#steve jobs
#intro
#drive
#sled
#proprietary
#firewire
#cooling
#psu
#recap
#repair
#right
#micro center
#tools
#hakko
#desolder
#wick
#wicking
#solder
#house
#of
#moth
#guide
#heavy
#awkward
#cabling
#mount