Highly recyclable.

The 1U Xserve enclosure is made from highly recyclable stainless steel and aluminum. In addition, the plastic shipping protector used in Xserve packaging is made of 100 percent post-consumer (recycled) material and is itself recyclable. All materials are very desirable to recyclers, which means the raw materials used in the new Xserve can be recycled at the end of the system’s life.

More energy efficient.

Because Apple makes both the Xserve hardware and Mac OS X Server software, we’re able to design them to work together to maximize energy efficiency. For instance, to reduce energy consumption, the new CPU architecture puts processor cores into lower-power modes when they’re inactive. Xserve employs an active cooling system, like those designed for desktop systems, that intelligently manages fan speeds to minimize energy use in a wide range of environmental conditions. Xserve also features an incredibly efficient (89 percent average efficient) power supply to make the most of the energy it pulls from the wall socket. The result is a system that delivers up to twice the overall performance and 89 percent better performance per watt running server workloads — all while reducing idle power 19 percent.²

A commitment that starts with products.

When it comes to being environmentally friendly, Apple approaches the challenge differently — through products like the new Xserve. Unlike other companies, Apple controls every aspect of the production of our computers. So Apple designers and engineers can minimize their carbon footprint in ways others can’t. We design them with fewer parts and eliminate many harmful toxins. We build them using recyclable materials. We challenge vendors to meet our stringent requirements. We even create software that makes our computers more energy efficient. The result is a new standard in green design.

Read about Apple’s environmental commitment in the Apple 2008 Environmental Update