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Sonnet xMac mini Server User Manual

Miniserver pcie 2.0 expansion system/1u rackmount enclosure for mac mini with thunderbolt ports
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  • Page 1 User’s Guide for xMac mini Server ™ PCIe 2.0 Expansion System/1U Rackmount Enclosure for Mac mini with ® Thunderbolt Ports ™...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Package Contents 2 xMac mini Server Description............................... 2 3 PCIe Cards, Computer, and xMac mini Server Installation Steps....................4 A – PCIe Cards Installation Steps B – Mac mini Installation Steps C – xMac mini Server Rackmount Installation Information 4 Verify Connections Using System Information..........................

  • Page 5: Introduction And Package Contents

    Chapter 1 – Introduction and Package Contents Congratulations on your purchase! xMac mini Server is a PCIe 2.0 expansion system and 1U Rackmount Enclosure for Mac mini and Mac mini Server with Thunderbolt Ports. Through its two PCIe slots, you may connect...

  • Page 6: Xmac Mini Server Description

    Thunderbolt cable from the computer to the left 6 – USB 2.0 Ports Thunderbolt port on the xMac mini Server’s back panel, These ports connect to the Mac mini through cables and the connection of other cables to the Mac mini’s ports attached to the back panel 10 –...
  • Page 7 › 5 – Power Supply This user-replaceable power supply provides power to the ˜ xMac mini Server’s PCIe slots, fans, and assorted printed š circuit boards 6 – Fan Assembly This user-replaceable part provides airflow to cool the Mac mini, installed PCIe cards, and other components inside ™...
  • Page 8 Chapter 3 – Computer, PCIe Cards, and xMac mini Server Installation Steps A – PCIe Cards Installation Steps 1. Remove the xMac mini Server from its packaging, and then set it on a flat, level surface. 2. Loosen the two captive thumbscrews securing the top cover to the rest of the enclosure (Figure 1).

  • Page 9: Pcie Cards, Computer, And Xmac Mini Server Installation Steps

    Chapter 3 – PCIe Cards, Computer, and xMac mini Server Installation Steps 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 access cover, and then remove the cover. If you are installing a card into PCIe Slot 2, remove and set aside the nut securing its port access cover, and then remove the cover (Figure 3).

  • Page 10: B - Mac Mini Installation Steps

    Thunderbolt port verify the cable is plugged in securely at both ends (Figure 5). 5. Plug all the xMac mini Server’s cables into the back of the Mac mini; verify the cables are plugged in securely (Figure 5). Figure 5 6.
  • Page 11 You may mount xMac mini Server into any standard 19-inch EIA compliant equipment rack at least 19 inches deep. It is recommended that you mount xMac mini server using rack slides or a rack shelf. Sonnet offers rack slide sets for purchase separately; please visit the site at www.sonnettech.com/product/ xmacminiserver.html and click on the Accessory tab for more information.

  • Page 12: Verify Connections Using System Information

    6. In the top right column under the Thunderbolt Device Tree header, you should see Mac mini, followed “Echo Express PCIe 2.0” (Echo Express is a sister product of the xMac mini Server and uses the same Thunderbolt expansion system for PCIe cards (Figure 7).

  • Page 13: Tips And Known Issues

    Replacing Cards or Adding Cards After Initial Installation If you decide to replace or add a card to xMac mini server after the initial setup installation, shut down the system and disconnect power to it before installing a card.

  • Page 14: Specifications, Precautions, Fcc Compliance, And Support Information

    FCC Compliance 1. Requires the use of a low profile bracket xMac mini Server complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference, AND this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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  • Page 16 ©2012 Sonnet Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Sonnet, the Sonnet logotype, Simply Fast, the Simply Fast logotype, Echo and xMac, are trademarks of Sonnet Technologies, Inc. Mac, and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the United States...

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