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Sonnet xMac Pro
Function
The Mbox 2016 Dual Output hardware includes a Sonnet xMac Pro unit. This unit's primary function is to hold the Mac
Pro computer and three PCIe cards. The xMac Pro provides a Thunderbolt to PCIe bridge between the Mac Pro and the
PCIe cards. The xMac Pro unit also houses the four video input connectors.
Front Panel Components
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Power Switch - This switch is used to power up the Mac Pro computer, which in turn powers up the PCIe card cage.
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Power Indicator - This blue LED illuminates to indicate that the PCIe card cage has powered up. This is also a good
indication that the Mac Pro computer is turned on.
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Mac Pro Computer - The bottom of the Mac Pro computer extends through the front of the xMac's front panel. This
allows for air to be drawn through the computer for cooling purposes.
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Filter Panel - Foam behind the front panel acts as a filter for the air that cools the PCIe cards. The entire front panel
can be removed to access the filter for cleaning purposes.
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Video Inputs - These four connectors allow HD-SDI video to input into the Blackmagic Decklink Quad capture card
in the xMac unit's PCIe card cage.
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USB - This connector provides front panel access to the Mac Pro's USB, so as to allow the connection of a keyboard
or other USB peripherals.
WARNING!
Do not block the front of the Mbox rack! This will prevent proper airflow through the Mac Pro computer and
Sonnet xMac unit.
Video Inputs
V IDE O INP UT
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Filter Panel
Power Button
Power
USB
Indicator
Connector
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Mac Pro
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