Chapter 1 – Introduction and Package Contents
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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
touches. The power supply and fans are user-replaceable.
The front panel USB port connects to the back of the Mac
mini, enabling you to connect a keyboard, mouse, or
thumb drive to the computer without having to access its
ports from the back. Other Mac mini interface ports are
extended to the back of the chassis and mounted on the
rear panel for convenient interfacing of Gigabit Ethernet,
USB, and HDMI cables. The xMac mini Server's power
switch turns the computer on and off, and the PCIe slots
are powered on/off with the Mac mini for maximum
energy savings. An opening in the front panel allows the
Mac mini’s power indicator to shine through. There's a
central power hub for the computer and power supply for
the PCIe slots, enabling you to power everything with one
power cord. A locking bracket for the Thunderbolt cables
and holes for cable ties enable you to secure all cables,
keeping them tidy while avoiding accidental disconnects.
While xMac mini Server requires no drivers, the
expansion cards you install do; Thunderbolt-compatible
drivers to enable them to work properly through the
Thunderbolt interface are required. More information
on which cards are compatible with xMac mini Server
is available at http://sonnettech.com/support/charts/
thunderbolt/index.html
