

- MAC MINI VS MAC MINI SERVER INSTALL
- MAC MINI VS MAC MINI SERVER FULL SIZE
- MAC MINI VS MAC MINI SERVER PORTABLE
- MAC MINI VS MAC MINI SERVER PRO
- MAC MINI VS MAC MINI SERVER PLUS
A larger power supply plus an added auxiliary power connector enables this xMac mini server to support even more cards than before. The rear panel includes mounting holes for two BNC connectors used for HD/SDI output from cards like the RED ROCKET, or for MADI and word clock input and output from cards like the HDSPe MADI FX.
MAC MINI VS MAC MINI SERVER INSTALL
If you need to install a PCIe card that includes a daughter card, like the ones included with RME’s HDSPe MADI FX card, Blackmagic Design’s DeckLink 4K Extreme, and the Lynx AES16e-50, the supplied mounting bracket allows you to securely mount the daughter card inside the chassis next to the main card, leaving the second PCIe slot open for another PCIe card. The xMac mini Server supports one full-height, full-length card, plus one full-height, half-length card. The xMac mini server is now equipped with Thunderbolt 2 technology, making it fully compatible with the new Late 2014 Mac mini with dual Thunderbolt 2 ports. This fourth generation xMac mini Server combines the best qualities of previous models and adds new features to make it the most capable model yet. With thousands of xMac mini Servers in daily use around the world, Sonnet has received great feedback from users, and we have updated this product with the features most important to them. Rear Panel Connectivity-Gigabit Ethernet, HDMI and two USB 3.0 ports are mounted at the rear of the chassis for easy connectivityĮnergy Efficient-Variable-speed fans automatically adjust to the unique needs of each configuration, and the auto power on/off feature ensures there is no energy wasted with cards powered on when the Mac mini is sleeping or off
MAC MINI VS MAC MINI SERVER PRO
Power for High Performance PCIe Cards-Integrated 150W power supply provides plenty of power for any cards you install auxiliary PCIe power connector enables use of power hungry cards such as the Avid Pro Tools|HDX or the RED ROCKET Supports Thunderbolt Expansion-Enables daisy chain connection of additional Thunderbolt technology devices through second Thunderbolt portįront Panel Operation-Front panel power button activates power switch on Mac mini USB 3.0 port enables connection of keyboard, mouse, thumb drive, etc. Thunderbolt 2 Interface-Maximum performance with Mac mini with Thunderbolt 2 technology backward compatible with Mac mini and other devices equipped with 10Gbps Thunderbolt technoogy Server Room Ready-1U rackmount enclosure with user-replaceable power supply and fans, built-in cable management featuresĭiverse PCIe Card Support-Supports Fibre Channel, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, pro video capture and playout, SAS/SATA RAID controllers, pro audio, and other PCIe cards
MAC MINI VS MAC MINI SERVER PORTABLE
To support a wide range of popular mobile racks, carts and portable rack cases, the fourth generation xMac mini Server is just 17.75" deep.Īdds Connectivity and Capabilities to Mac mini-Connects two PCIe 2.0 slots via Thunderbolt technology to the Mac mini, supports high-performance expansion cards The PCIe expansion slots power on and off in unison with the Mac mini. For added convenience, the front panel provides a USB 3.0 port and a power button while other Mac mini interface ports are extended to the back of the chassis and mounted on the rear panel for convenient interfacing of Gigabit Ethernet, HDMI and two USB 3.0 connections. Then, inspired by the demand for our Echo™ Express line of Thunderbolt 2-to-PCIe card expansion systems, we added two PCIe 2.0 expansion slots (with integrated power supply and fans) that connect to the Mac mini via its Thunderbolt port, included a central power hub for the Mac mini and PCIe slots’ power supply, and finished by adding an additional Thunderbolt 2 port for daisy chaining to other Thunderbolt devices. Starting with our popular RackMac mini 1U rackmount enclosure as a template, we created a specially-designed 1U rack enclosure to securely house your Mac mini (1), and provide it strategic airflow cooling. Sonnet’s award-winning xMac mini Server PCIe 2.0 expansion system/1U rackmount enclosure addresses these issues and expands a Mac mini’s potential in a big way. Most importantly, it does not provide slots for PCIe expansion cards necessary to increase its functionality and connectivity.


But by itself, the Mac mini’s compact size and form factor can limit its potential.
MAC MINI VS MAC MINI SERVER FULL SIZE
Transform a Mac mini with Thunderbolt Technology into a Full-Fledged Expandable Rackmount Server!Īre you considering your options for a rack-mounted computer? Looking to replace an aging Xserve® system? For many applications, a Mac mini or Mac mini with OS X® Server with Thunderbolt technology has all the power necessary to allow it to function as a full size server.
