Apple M9592LL Technology Overview - Page 20

Technology Overview 20 Power Mac G5 Real-World Advantages The new Power Mac G5 and Mac OS X deliver performance and platform advantages that make it the system of choice for professionals in the creative and scientific fields. With dual-core PowerPC G5 processors, a new PCI Express architecture, and workstation graphics features, this groundbreaking system opens up a wealth of possibilities for 2D and 3D designers, video and audio producers, scientists, and researchers. Use the new Apple Fibre Channel PCI Express Card to connect to Xserve RAID for highperformance, high-availability storage. Film and Video No matter what the format-DV, SD, HDV, HD, or even film-the Power Mac G5 gives film and video professionals the freedom and power to create studio-quality projects. • Dual-core and quad-core Power Mac G5 systems speed up editing and enhance multistream and multicam production using Final Cut Studio-supporting more simultaneous streams and real-time e∂ects, as well as accelerating video processing and rendering. • PCI Express graphics cards, such as the optional GeForce 7800 GT and Quadro FX 4500 from NVIDIA, boost motion graphics and animation performance in applications such as Motion, After E∂ects, Maya, and Modo. • A host of integrated technologies allow you to customize a state-of-the-art studio: fast DDR2 memory expandable to 16GB, support for multiple Apple Cinema Displays, PCI Express expansion for Fibre Channel and video acquisition cards, and FireWire 800 for high-performance decks and devices. • Fast encoding and a SuperDrive with double-layer support make it easy to author commercial-grade DVDs in record time using DVD Studio Pro. • A workflow based on Mac OS X and QuickTime gives you the flexibility to author in any format, while XML extensibility lets you share projects between applications. Xsan for video workflows The Power Mac G5 is the perfect client for Xsan, Apple's enterprise-class storage area networking (SAN) solution. Xsan provides concurrent access to terabytes of storage on centralized Xserve RAID volumes from multiple computers-providing the high performance required by individual editors, as well as the stability and security valued by network administrators. Use the new Apple Fibre Channel PCI Express Card to connect the Power Mac G5 to Xserve RAID and an Xsan network. This card runs at full bandwidth in a four-lane or eight-lane PCI Express slot. Built-in dual Gigabit Ethernet interfaces on the Power Mac connect to the metadata controller and network services-freeing up slots for specialized cards, such as the NVIDIA Quadro FX 4500 for accelerating e∂ects and animation, a PCI Express video I/O card for input or preview of footage, or even an audio DSP or I/O card for sound editing. For more information on the Xsan video workflow, visit www.apple.com/xsan.