Sonnet-technologies xMac mini Server (Revisions A - C) User Manual

User’s Guide for xMac™ mini Server PCIe 2.0 Expansion System/1U Rackmount Enclosure for Mac® mini with Thunderbolt™ Ports

Chapter 3 – PCIe Cards, Computer, and xMac mini Server Installation StepsB – Mac mini Installation Steps 1. Remove the Mac mini from its packaging.

Chapter 3 – PCIe Cards, Computer, and xMac mini Server Installation StepsB – xMac mini Server Rackmount Installation Information You may mount xMac mi

A – Verify the xMac mini Server is Recognized 1. Power on the computer. 2. From the Apple menu, select About This Mac; the System Information applic

KNOWN ISSUESNot all PCIe Cards Will Perform at 100% Thunderbolt’s PCIe bandwidth is limited to 10 Gb/s. While many cards will operate at full performa

Safety PrecautionsPlease read this section carefully before proceeding. These precautions explain the correct and safe use of this device, thereby hel

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1 Introduction and Package Contents...

Chapter 1 – Introduction and Package Contents1Congratulations on your purchase! xMac mini Server is a PCIe 2.0 expansion system and 1U Rackmount Enclo

Chapter 2 – xMac mini Server DescriptionHDMIUSC1 – USB 2.0 Port This port connects to the Mac mini through a cable attached to the front panel4 – Powe

Chapter 2 – xMac mini Server Description➊➋➌➐➍➎➏1 – PCIe Slot 1 This slot accepts up to an x16 mechanical, full-length, full- height, single-width PCIe

Chapter 3 – Computer, PCIe Cards, and xMac mini Server Installation StepsA – PCIe Cards Installation Steps 1. Remove the xMac mini Server from its pa

A – PCIe Cards Installation Steps (continued) 5. If you are installing a card into PCIe Slot 1, remove and set aside the screw securing its port acce