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title: Introduction to Xserve Developer Note
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path: apple-archive/documentation/HardwareDrivers/Conceptual/Xserve_0801/Introduction
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# Introduction to Xserve Developer Note

Specifies the internal design, I/O features, and expansion capabilities of the 4-core and 8-core Xserve introduced in January 2008.

## Organization of This Document

This document provides a functional block diagram and descriptions of distinguishing features and main logic board components of the Xserve.

## See Also

For information about using Apple's hardware documentation, see *[Getting Started with Hardware and Drivers](../../../../../referencelibrary/GettingStarted/GS_HardwareDrivers/_index.html#//apple_ref/doc/uid/TP40003522)*.

Apple offers the following additional resources for learning about the Xserve:

- Apple's [Xserve Support Site](http://www.apple.com/support/xserve) provides owner manuals, links to support services, and tips for getting the most out of using the Xserve. - Apple's [Specifications](http://www.info.apple.com/support/applespec.html) site provides technical specifications for Mac computers. - *[Hardware Developer Note Terms and Abbreviations](../../HWTech_abbrev/Introduction/abbrev_intro.html#//apple_ref/doc/uid/TP40003503)* lists the standard units and abbreviations used in this developer note.

If you are looking for information about Apple's implementation of a specific connectivity or expansion technology such as FireWire, USB, or audio, refer to the Developer Note for that technology in the Apple ADC Reference Library at [Hardware & Drivers Guides](http://developer.apple.com/documentation/HardwareDrivers/index.html) .

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