Requires a monitor, keyboard and mouse for initial setup but then can be used headless.
How to identify your PowerBook G4 Models recommended for use: Total cost of ownership (don't forget energy used).Ease of obtaining, speed and cost of availability of components if something needs replacing/adding.Energy used by the server and any attached accessories.Noise generated by the server and any attached accessories.
Availability of network connection especially if connected via recommended method of ethernet.Physical size of the server / footprint / space taken.Some things you should consider before building/buying your server:
We recommend one of the following computers for use as a basic Mac server (the PowerMacintosh G4 or Mac Pro silver models are highly recommended due to their expandability and the ability to install most things internally reducing cable/box clutter): How to create a basic Apple Macintosh storage/backup/media server Creating A Basic Mac Storage/Backup/Media Server Creating A Basic Mac Storage/Backup/Media Server Article ID = 49Īrticle Title = Creating A Basic Mac Storage/Backup/Media Server