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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. 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.

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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.

Sonnet’s award-winning xMac™ mini Server addresses these issues and maximizes a Mac mini’s capabilities in a big way.

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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. TRANSFORM A MAC MINI® WITH THUNDERBOLT 3 PORTS FROM A BASIC COMPUTER TO A WORKSTATIONįor 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. ThunderLok 3 compatible specifically with Sonnet 0.5-meter and 0.7-meter Thunderbolt 3 cables Sonnet 1- and 2-meter Thunderbolt 3 cables require ThunderLok 3L See our supporting PCIe Card Thunderbolt Compatibility Chart for a partial list of compatible PCIe cards. Second Thunderbolt 3 port supports USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5Gb) or Gen 2 (10Gb) devices when connected with proper cable or adapter (sold separately).Ĭompatibility requires the installation of Thunderbolt technology-aware drivers, available from the manufacturer. Second Thunderbolt 3 port supports Thunderbolt and Thunderbolt 2 peripheral devices on Macs used with the Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter, sold separately.

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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™.

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.

Two Thunderbolt 3 Ports - One port used to connect to the computer second port supports daisy-chaining of up to five additional Thunderbolt(1) peripheral devices to your computer, attaching a single USB(2) peripheral device, or connecting a 4K display.

Thunderbolt 3 Interface - Offers approximately 1750 MB/s of PCIe bandwidth to the installed cards.

Makes Your Mac mini Road-Ready - Securely holds the computer and PCIe cards in place during transport, adding mobility to your Mac.

Server Room Ready - 1U rackmount enclosure with user-replaceable fans, easy to remove lid, built-in cable management features.

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.

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.

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