To minimize downtime, Apple also offers AppleCare Service Parts Kits for Xserve and Xserve RAID systems.

Service Parts Kits

These kits are designed for quick and easy swapping of crucial parts; no special training or certification is required. AppleCare Service Parts Kits let you keep key modules handy to address the most common hardware failures. When you combine the AppleCare Premium Service and Support Plan with an AppleCare Service Parts Kit, Apple experts can often help you troubleshoot and fix your system right over the phone — day or night — so you won’t have to wait for a technician.

Xserve (Intel based) Includes logic board, power supply, and fan array.
(Order number MB086G/A)

AppleCare Service Parts Kit for Xserve RAID

Includes RAID controller module, power supply, cooling module, and 500GB (Order number MA269G/A), or 750GB (Order number MA853G/A) Apple Drive Module.*

*For hard drive capacity measurements, 1GB = 1 billion bytes; actual formatted capacity less.