SONNET xMac mini server; Expension System, 1U Rack for Mac mini with Thunderbolt 3 technology
! New model for Mac mini® Late 2018 - Early 2020 (current)!Watch the product video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BwpFvxJhiw&t=4s
Transform a Mac mini with Thunderbolt 3 Ports from a Basic Computer to a Workstation!For many applications, a Mac mini with Thunderbolt 3 ports has all the processing power necessary to allow it to replace a full-sized desktop or workstation. But for pro audio and video users, the mini’s compact size can limit its potential—there are no slots for PCIe expansion cards needed to provide additional connectivity and functionality, and you need to securely rackmount the computer. Sonnet’s award-winning xMac mini Server™ addresses these issues and maximizes a Mac mini’s capabilities in a big way.
Inside its custom 1U enclosure, the xMac mini Server Thunderbolt 3 Edition securely mounts your Mac mini, and connects two PCIe cards to the computer through one of its Thunderbolt 3 ports. A USB-A port and a power button mounted on the front panel allow the connection of a keyboard, mouse, thumb drive or other USB peripheral to, and the operation of the system without requiring access to the back of the computer.
Additional panel-mount cables (HDMI, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, and USB-A) are included to connect the ports on the computer to ports on the back of the xMac mini Server for convenient external connection. Due to the active electronics at both ends of Thunderbolt cables, passthrough Thunderbolt ports are not possible, but an opening on the back panel enables you to easily route cables to the computer or the internal connections on an installed card.
Key Features• Adds Connectivity and Capabilities to Your Mac mini: Connects two high-performance PCIe 1.1, 2.0, or 3.0 expansion cards to the Mac mini
• Diverse PCIe Card Support: Supports pro video capture and playout, pro audio, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, Fibre Channel,
SAS/SATA RAID controllers, and other PCIe cards
• Server Room Ready: 1U rackmount enclosure with user-replaceable fans, easy to remove lid, built-in cable management features
• Makes Your Mac mini Road-Ready: Securely holds the computer and PCIe cards in place during transport, adding mobility to your Mac
• Thunderbolt 3 Interface: Offers approximately 1750 MB/s of PCIe bandwidth to the installed cards
• Two Thunderbolt 3 Ports: One port used to connect to the computer; second port supports daisy-chaining of up to five additional Thunderbolt
peripheral devices to your computer, attaching a single USB(2) peripheral device, or connecting a 4K display.
• Rear Panel Connectivity, Front Panel Operation: Ethernet, HDMI and USB-A ports mounted at the rear of the chassis for easy connectivity;
front panel power button activates power switch on Mac mini; illuminated USB-A port enables connection of keyboard, mouse, thumb drive, etc.
• Power for High-Performance PCIe Cards: Integrated 150W power supply provides plenty of power for cards you install; auxiliary PCIe power
connector enables use of power hungry non-GPU cards such as the Avid® Pro Tools|HDX or the RED® ROCKET-X™
Compatibility• Mac mini® Late 2018 - Early 2020 (current)
• macOS 10.14.6+
• macOS Big Sur kompatibel
PCIe Card Compatibility• For up-to-date PCIe card compatibility see our PCIe Card Thunderbolt Compatibility Chart (on Sonnet webpage)
•For maximum PCIe bandwidth, dedicate one Thunderbolt 3 bus to the PCIe expansion slots.
External Connectors• Two Thunderbolt 3 ports (one open, one used)
• One RJ-45 Gigabit/10 Gigabit Ethernet port extension
• Two USB-A port extensions (one front-mount and 1 rear-mount)
• One HDMI port extension
Items delivered• xMac mini Server Thunderbolt 3 Edition, assembled
• Daughter card mounting bracket
• 0.5-meter Thunderbolt 3 (40Gbps) cable
• Thunderbolt 3 cable lock(4)
• Power cord
• Documentation
Warranty: 2 years
! You may find more features and application possibilities on the Sonnet Technologies Youtube channel (English language)
