Specifications
Specifications
Use System Information to find detailed information about your Mac Pro, including
the amount of installed memory, hard disk size, connected devices, and product serial
number. To open System Information, choose Apple () > About This Mac from the
menu bar, and then click More Info.
Processor and Memory Specifications
Quad-core Mac Pro
One Quad-Core Intel Xeon series processor
8 MB of shared L3 cache per processor
1066 MHz DDR3 ECC SDRAM
6-core Mac Pro
One 6-Core Intel Xeon series processor
12 MB of shared L3 cache per processor
1333 MHz DDR3 ECC SDRAM
8-core Mac Pro
Two Quad-Core Intel Xeon series processors
12 MB of shared L3 cache per processor
1066 MHz DDR3 ECC SDRAM
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12-core Mac Pro
Two 6-Core Intel Xeon series processors
12 MB of shared L3 cache per processor
1333 MHz DDR3 ECC SDRAM
Random-access memory (RAM)
Unbuffered dual inline memory modules (UDIMMs)
PC3-10600E, 1333 MHz, DDR3 SDRAM UDIMMs (memory operates at 1066 MHz or
1333 MHz, depending on the processor)
DIMM slots
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Four slots available in a single-processor Mac Pro
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Eight slots available in an dual-processor Mac Pro
Error-correcting code (ECC)
72-bit wide, 240-pin ECC modules
36 ICs maximum per ECC UDIMM
Must conform to JEDEC specification (see “Installing Memory” on page 43)
Nonparity
Graphics Card
PCI Express 2.0 graphics card with a dual-link Digital Visual Interface (DVI) connector
and two Mini DisplayPort connectors.
Mini DisplayPort audio output:
Up to 8-channel (7.1), 24-bit audio at a maximum sample rate of 192.0 kHz
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Video Display Modes
For technical specifications for your display:
Apple displays: Go to www.apple.com/displays
Storage
4 independent 3 Gb/s Serial ATA (SATA), cable-free, direct-attach 3.5-inch hard
drive bays
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Type: SATA 3 Gb/s
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Bay Width: 3.9 inches (102 mm)
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Bay Depth: 5.7 inches (147 mm)
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Bay Height: 1.0 inch (25.4 mm)
Four internal drive carriers (optional 2.5-inch solid state drives (SSDs) come with
drive adapters designed to mount in the 3.5-inch drive carriers)
PCI Express Expansion
Four full-length PCI Express expansion slots (slot 1 contains the graphics card)
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Slots 1 and 2 are x16, PCI Express 2.0 slots
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Slots 3 and 4 are x4, PCI Express 2.0 slots
All four slots support 16-lane cards
300 W combined maximum for all PCI Express slots
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SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW) Specifications
Disc diameters supported: 12 cm and 8 cm
Data formats:
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CD-ROM
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CD-Audio
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CD-R
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CD-RW
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CD-I
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CD-I Bridge
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CD Extended
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CD Mixed Mode
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Photo CD
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Video CD
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Enhanced CD
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DVD-Video
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DVD±R
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DVD±RW
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DVD±R DL
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USB Specifications
Support for Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 and 1.1
Seven external USB Type A ports
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Two USB 2.0 ports on the front
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Three USB 2.0 ports on the back
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Two USB 2.0 ports on the Apple Keyboard
Each USB port (front and back) is on a separate 480 megabit-per-second (Mbit/s)
USB channel
500 milliamperes (mA) available for a total of 1.5 A on the back and 1.0 A on the front
FireWire Specifications
Four external FireWire ports: Two FireWire 800 ports (9-pin) on the front and two on
the back
Data transfer speed: 100, 200, 400, and 800 Mbit/s
Power
Output voltage: Approximately 12 V
Output power: Up to a maximum of 28 W for all 4 ports or 12 W for any one port
Ethernet Specifications
IEEE 802.3 compliant
Maximum cable length: 328 feet (100 meters)
Connector: RJ-45 for 10Base-T, 100Base-TX, and 1000Base-T
Media, 10Base-T: Category (CAT) 3 or higher UTP on 2 pairs up to 100 m
Media, 100Base-TX: CAT 5e UTP on 2 pairs up to 100 m
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Media, 1000Base-T: CAT 5e UTP on 4 pairs up to 100 m
Channel speeds: IEEE Autonegotiation of 10Base-T, 100Base-TX, and 1000Base-T
Bluetooth 2.1+EDR Specifications
Wireless data rate: Up to 3 Mbit/s
Range: Up to 33 feet or 10 meters (data rates may vary, depending on
environmental conditions)
Frequency band: 2.4 gigahertz (GHz)
AirPort Extreme Specifications
Frequency band: 2.4 and 5 gigahertz (GHz)
Radio output power: 20 dBm (nominal)
Compatibility
802.11a, b, g, and n
Optical Digital Audio Specifications
Data format: Sony/Phillips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) protocol (IEC60958-3)
Connector type: TOSLINK optical (IEC60874-17)
Bits per sample: 16-bit, 20-bit, or 24-bit
Optical digital audio out
Based on a typical situation with playback of a 1 kHz, 0 dBFS 24-bit sine wave, 44.1 kHz
output sample rate, unless otherwise specified below.
Output sample rate: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, or 96 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio: Greater than 130 dB
Total harmonic distortion + noise: Less than -130 dB (0.00003 percent)
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Optical digital audio in
Based on a typical situation with playback of a 1 kHz, 0 dBFS 24-bit sine wave, unless
otherwise specified below.
Input sample rate: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, or 96 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio: Greater than 130 dB
Total harmonic distortion + noise: Less than -130 dB (0.00003 percent)
Analog Audio Specifications
Sample rate: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, or 96 kHz
Jack type: 1/8” mini
Bits per sample: 16-bit, 20-bit, or 24-bit
Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5 dB/-3 dB
Analog audio out using the headphone jack (typical values)
Based on a typical situation with playback of a 1 kHz, -3 dBFS 24-bit sine wave, 44.1 kHz
output sample rate into 150 ohms, unless otherwise specified below.
Output voltage: 1.3 volts (root mean square) (V
rms
) (+4.5 dBu)
Output impedance: 55 ohms
Output power: 53 milliwatts (mW) into 32 ohms
Signal-to-noise ratio: Greater than 90 dB
Total harmonic distortion + noise: Less than -70 dB (.03 percent)
Channel separation: Greater than 50 dB
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Analog audio line in (typical values)
Based on a typical situation with playback of a 1 kHz, -3 dBFS 24-bit sine wave, 44.1 kHz
output sample rate, unless otherwise specified below.
Maximum input voltage: 2 V
rms
(+8.2 dBu)
Input impedance: Greater than 17 kilohms
Signal-to-noise ratio: Greater than 90 dB
Total harmonic distortion + noise: Less than -85 dB (.006 percent)
Channel separation: Greater than 85 dB
Analog audio line out (typical values)
Based on a typical situation with playback of a 1 kHz, -3 dBFS 24-bit sine wave, 44.1 kHz
output sample rate into 100 kilohms, unless otherwise specified below.
Output voltage: 2 V
rms
(+8.2 dBu)
Output impedance: 33 ohms
Signal-to-noise ratio: Greater than 90 dB
Total harmonic distortion + noise: Less than -85 dB (.006 percent)
Channel separation: Greater than 85 dB
External microphone input using the headphone jack (typical values)
Based on a typical situation with playback of a 1 kHz, 28 mV
rms
sine wave, 44.1 kHz input
sample rate, 24-bit sampling, unless otherwise specified below.
Maximum input voltage: 39 mV
rms
(-26 dBu)
Input impedance: Greater than 1 kilohm
Signal-to-noise ratio: Greater than 60 dB
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Total harmonic distortion + noise: Less than -60 dB (0.1 percent)
Frequency response: 100 Hz to 8.2 kHz, +0.5 dB/-3 dB
Power Supply
AC line input
Voltage ranges: 100–240 V alternating current (AC)
Current: Maximum of 12 A (low voltage range) or 5 A (high voltage range)
Frequency: 50–60 Hz single phase
Power Requirements for Expansion Cards and Peripherals
Expansion cards
Combined maximum power consumption for all four PCI Express slots should not
exceed 300 watts (W).
USB devices
Each of the computer s built-in USB ports is allotted 500 mA.
FireWire devices
The computer can provide up to 28 W total to the FireWire ports.
System Clock and Battery
Your computer has CMOS custom circuitry with a long-life battery.
Battery
Use a 3-volt, BR 2032 lithium coin cell replacement battery (see “Replacing the Internal
Backup Battery” on page 79).
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Dimensions and Operating Environment
Dimensions
Weight: 39.9 lbs. (18.1 kg)
The weight depends on the configuration. The weight above is for a basic
configuration and may be greater if optional devices are installed.
Height: 20.1 inches (51.1 cm)
Width: 8.1 inches (20.6 cm)
Depth: 18.7 inches (47.5 cm)
Operating environment
Operating temperature: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)
Storage temperature: –40° to 116° F (–40° to 47° C)
Relative humidity: 5% to 95% (noncondensing)
Maximum altitude: 10,000 feet (3048 meters)
Help Center
ergonomics
www.apple.com/environment