Cache: 64 k L1, 512 k or 1 MB Inline (on 300 MHz+) L2
System Bus: 50 MHz
Hard Drive: 2/4 GB 5400 RPM
Media: 12x or 24x CD-ROM, Zip 100, 1.44 MB Floppy
Weight and Dimensions (US): 35 lbs., 17.3" H x 9.7" W x 17.3" D
Weight and Dimensions (Metric): 15.9 kg, 43.9 cm H x 24.6 cm W x 43.9 cm D
Original Mac OS: System 7.5.5 (System Enabler 702) or 7.6.1
Maximum Mac OS: Mac OS 9.1
Logicboard RAM: None
Maximum RAM: 1024 MB (Actual) 512 MB (Apple)
Type of RAM Slots: 8 -168 Pin DIMMs
Minimum RAM Speed: 70 ns (60ns on 300MHz+)
Graphics Card: None
Graphics Memory: 2 MB (Upgradeable to 4 MB)
Built-in Display: None
Display Connection: DB-15
Expansion Slots: 3 - PCI, AV I/O
Hard Drive Bus: SCSI
Backup Battery: 3.6V Lithium
Max Watts: 390 W
Ethernet: AAUI, 10BASE-T
Modem: None
ADB: 1
Serial: 2
SCSI: DB-25
USB: None
FireWire: None
Audio In: 16 bit stereo mini-jack
Audio Out: stereo 16 bit
History: Although announced in February 1997, It was not until June that the 8600 actually shipped in bulk. It came in the same innovative case design as the 9600, and ran on a 200 MHz 604e. It included an internal Zip drive (a Power Mac first). It also included video input and output. The 8600 used the Nitro motherboard, as did its predecessor, the 8500. The 8600 initially sold for $2,700 U.S. In August, Apple announced "speed bumped" versions of the 8600 with a 250 or 300 MHz "Mach 5" 604e. Like its predecessor, the 8600/300 did not ship for several months after it was announced due to supply problems.