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- Page 1 User’s Guide for xMac mini Server ™ Thunderbolt -to-PCIe Expansion ™ ® System and 1U Rack Enclosure for Mac mini With ® Thunderbolt Port...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents 1 Introduction and Package Contents.............................. 1 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..........................11 A –... -
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 minis with a Thunderbolt port. Through its two PCIe slots, you may connect two expansion cards to your Mac mini to expand its capabilities in ways never before possible! xMac mini Server has numerous thoughtful design... -
Page 6: Xmac Mini Server Description
Chapter 2 – xMac mini Server Description 1 – USB 3.0 Port 2 – Power Indicator Opening 3 – Power Switch This port connects to the Mac mini through a cable This hole allows the Mac mini’s power indicator to shine This button activates the Mac mini’s power switch;... - Page 7 Chapter 2 – xMac mini Server Description 1 – PCIe Slot 1 This slot accepts up to an x16 mechanical, full-length, full- height, single-width PCIe 2.0 card, and is also compatible with PCIe 1.1 cards 2 – PCIe Card Guide ➊...
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Page 8: Pcie Cards, Computer, And Xmac Mini Server Installation Steps
Chapter 3 – Computer, PCIe Cards, and xMac mini Server Installation Steps A – PCIe Cards Installation Steps Support Note: In order to install a PCIe card into slot 1, you will need a short-handled Phillips screwdriver. In order to install a card into slot 2, you will need either a standard 3/16"... - Page 9 Chapter 3 – Computer, PCIe Cards, and xMac mini Server Installation Steps A – PCIe Cards Installation Steps (continued) 5. If you are installing a PCIe card which includes a daughter card, install the included daughter card bracket as shown, securing the bracket with the screw through the bottom of the chassis (Figure 3).
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Page 10: A - Pcie Cards Installation Steps
Chapter 3 – PCIe Cards, Computer, and xMac mini Server Installation Steps A – PCIe Cards Installation Steps (continued) 7. 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 (Figure 5). - Page 11 Chapter 3 – PCIe Cards, Computer, and xMac mini Server Installation Steps A – PCIe Cards Installation Steps (continued) 9. If you are installing a card into PCIe Slot 1, remove the card from its packaging, handling the card by its edges and without touching any components or gold connector pins.
- Page 12 Chapter 3 – PCIe Cards, Computer, and xMac mini Server Installation Steps A – PCIe Cards Installation Steps (continued) 16. If you are installed a card with a daughter card into PCIe Slot 1, remove the daughter card from its packaging, handling the card by its edges and without touching any components.
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Page 13: B - Mac Mini Installation Steps
Chapter 3 – PCIe Cards, Computer, and xMac mini Server Installation Steps B – Mac mini Installation Steps 1. Remove the Mac mini from its packaging. 2. Carefully insert the Mac mini under the top edge of the enclosure, push it against the gasket behind the enclosure’s face plate, and then lower the computer onto the floor behind the small plastic posts (Figure 11). -
Page 14: C - Xmac Mini Server Rackmount Installation Information
You may mount xMac mini Server into any standard 19-inch EIA compliant equipment rack at least 16 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. -
Page 15: Verify Connections Using System Information
Chapter 4 – Verify Connections Using System Information A – Verify the xMac mini Server is Recognized 1. Press the power button on the front panel of the xMac mini server to turn on the Mac mini. If you haven’t yet set up the computer, follow the onscreen directions to complete the setup process. -
Page 16: Tips And Known Issues
Using Expansion Cards Without Drivers with the latest OS update Some Thunderbolt-compatible expansion cards, like Some Devices’ Performance May be Affected by Where Sonnet’s Allegro ™ FW800 PCIe FireWire ® adapter and They Are Connected in a Thunderbolt Chain Sonnet’s Tempo... -
Page 17: Specifications, Precautions, Fcc Compliance, And Support Information
External Connectors Two Thunderbolt and also help you to minimize the risk of damaging the updates. Before you call Sonnet Customer Service, please (Back Panel) Two USB 3.0 device. check our Website for the latest updates and online RJ-45 support files, and check this User’s Guide for helpful... - Page 18 ©2013 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 OS X are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the United States...
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