This technology brief is a comprehensive review of Apple's Xserve RAID product. ESG notes the significant strides Apple has made in lowering the cost of high-availability RAID storage. Xserve RAID 3.5TB of raw capacity in a 3U footprint. In addition, Apple has certified the Xserve RAID on Windows and Linux, giving them tremendous growth potential in the mid-tier. The Xserve RAID gives IT professionals an even greater reason to consider an Apple solution, especially at the price.