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.

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(1) 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?

Hardware
Dimensions (WxDxH): 19 x 17.75 x 1.72 in. (48.3 x 45.1 x 4.4 cm)
Weight: 16 lbs (7.26 kg)
Form Factor: Rackmount
Power Supply: Universal 150W, 90-260V AC, 50-60 Hz
Package Contents:

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