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Not to be confused with Apple Network Servers.

The Apple Workgroup Server (WGS) was a series of professional server computers designed and introduced by Apple Computer on March 22, 1993. The first Workgroup Server 95 model began shipping in April 1993.[1] They were based on special configurations of existing Macintosh Quadra and Power Macintosh models. They could run various versions of classic Mac OS as well as MkLinux.[2]

History

The "Workgroup Server" brand was replaced by "Macintosh Server" with the introduction of PowerPC G3 and G4 models in March 1998. The Macintosh Servers were superseded by the rack-mountable Xserve line in May 2002.

Models

Model Release dates Based on Notes
Workgroup Server 95 March 1993 to
April 1995		 Macintosh Quadra 950 Sold with A/UX, but also supports System 7.0.1 to Mac OS 8.1. Upgrades from base Quadra 950 include a digital tape drive (DAT), a PDS card for fast SCSI, and 256KB level 2 cache.
Workgroup Server 60 July 1993 to
October 1994		 Macintosh Centris 610 The Centris 610 was later rebranded as the Quadra 610. Supports System 7.1 to Mac OS 8.1.
Workgroup Server 80 July 1993 to
October 1994		 Macintosh Quadra 800
Workgroup Server 6150 April 1994 to
October 1995		 Power Macintosh 6100 Updated from 60 to 66 MHz PowerPC 601 in April 1995. 60 MHz model supports System 7.1.2 to Mac OS 9.1; 66 MHz supports System 7.5 to 9.1.
Workgroup Server 8150 April 1994 to
February 1996		 Power Macintosh 8100 Updated from 80 to 110 MHz PowerPC 601 in April 1995
Workgroup Server 9150 April 1994 to
February 1996		 n/a Resembles a Quadra 950, but not directly based on any existing Mac model. Updated from 80 to 120 MHz PowerPC 601 in April 1995.[3][4]
Workgroup Server 7250 February 1996 to
April 1997		 Power Macintosh 7200
Workgroup Server 8550 February 1996 to
March 1998		 Power Macintosh 8500
Workgroup Server 7350 April 1997 to
March 1998		 Power Macintosh 7300
Workgroup Server 9650 April 1997 to
March 1998		 Power Macintosh 9600
Macintosh Server G3 March 1998 to
December 1998		 Power Macintosh G3
("beige" mini tower)
Macintosh Server G3 January 1999 to
August 1999		 Power Mac G3
("blue & white")
Macintosh Server G4 September 1999 to
January 2003		 Power Mac G4 Updates reflected Power Mac G4 model history, ranging from the "Sawtooth" AGP-based version, to the "Mirrored Drive Doors" version.

References

  1. ↑ Apple Announces New Family of Powerful Servers for Macintosh Workgroups by Apple Computer, Tech Insider. 1993-03-22.
  2. ↑ The WGS 9150 and the Story of Wormhole by Cameron Kaiser at Floodgap ANSwers. Accessed 2021-02-26.
  3. ↑ Apple Workgroup Server 9150, Low End Mac. 1994-04-25.
  4. ↑ Workgroup Server 9150, Apple-History. Accessed 2021-02-26.

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