Sonnet xMax, User Manual

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: ...lation Steps C xMac mini Server Rackmount Installation Information 4 Verify Connections Using System Information 11 A Verify xMac mini Server is Recognized B Verify Installed Cards are Recognized 5 Tips and Known Issues 12 Tips Known Issues 6 Specifications Precautions FCC Compliance and Support Information 13 Specifications Safety Precautions FCC Compliance Contacting Customer Service Visit Our W...

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Page 5: ... 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...

Page 6: ...Ethernet Port This RJ 45 port connects to the Mac mini through a cable attached to the back panel 9 External Cable Passthrough This opening allows the connection of the included Thunderbolt cable from the computer to the left Thunderbolt port on the xMac mini Server s back panel and the connection of other cables to the Mac mini s ports or user installed PCIe cards 10 BNC Connector Mounting Holes ...

Page 7: ...s Note that the use of a low profile bracket on the card installed in this slot is required 5 Power Supply This user replaceable power supply provides power to the xMac mini Server s PCIe slots fans and assorted printed circuit boards 6 Fan Assembly This user replaceable part provides airflow to cool the Mac mini installed PCIe cards and other components inside the enclosure A Thunderbolt Connecto...

Page 8: ...port Note To avoid damaging components due to static electricity discharge wear an antistatic wrist strap while working inside xMac mini Server Figure 1 Figure 2 4 WARNING When handling computer products take care to prevent components from being damaged by static electricity avoid working in carpeted areas Handle expansion cards only by their edges and avoid touching connector traces and componen...

Page 9: ... 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 6 If you are installing BNC connectors for a PCIe card do so now Figure 4 Figure 3 Figure 4 5 ...

Page 10: ...e the screw securing its port access cover and then remove the cover Figure 5 8 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 6 Chapter 3 PCIe Cards Computer and xMac mini Server Installation Steps Figure 5 Figure 6 6 ...

Page 11: ... remove the card from its packaging handling the card by its edges and without touching any components or gold connector pins If necessary swap the card s standard PCIe bracket with the card s included low profile bracket 13 Turn the card components side down and then lower it into the cavity where the slot is aligning the notch in the card bracket with the stud bolt used to secure the card Figure...

Page 12: ...nect one end of the supplied Thunderbolt cable to either one of the xMac mini Server s Thunderbolt ports and then route the other end of the cable through the external cable passthrough Figure 10 If you are daisy chaining other Thunderbolt devices plug in the other Thunderbolt cable into the open Thunderbolt port on the xMac mini Server 20 Route any external cables that need to be connected to the...

Page 13: ...ehind the enclosure s face plate and then lower the computer onto the floor behind the small plastic posts Figure 11 3 Plug all the xMac mini Server s cables into the back of the Mac mini and other cables into PCIe cards as necessary verify the cables are plugged in securely Figure 11 4 Insert the top cover under the top edge of the enclosure lower the lid and then secure it with the captive thumb...

Page 14: ...y please visit the site at www sonnettech com product xmacminiserver html and click on the Accessory tab for more information 1 Install and secure the xMac mini in the equipment rack 2 Connect any necessary interface cables to the back of xMac mini Server verify the cables are plugged in securely 3 Connect the supplied power cable between xMac mini Server and a grounded wall outlet or power strip ...

Page 15: ... cards Figure 13 B Verify Installed Cards are Recognized 1 When a card is installed into one of xMac mini Server s PCIe slots the PCIe slot listed as a port the Status should appear as connected Figure 13 2 Click PCI Cards under the Hardware header in the left column Figure 14 3 At the top of the right column installed cards are listed By selecting a card at the top detailed information is listed ...

Page 16: ...ed fans providing adequate cooling at all times xMac mini server may be installed anywhere in a rack Do not block any of the vents Otherwise the Mac mini installed cards and xMac mini Server s components may overheat Connecting Additional Thunderbolt Devices You may connect up to five additional Thunderbolt devices in a daisy chain to xMac mini Server including the Apple Thunderbolt Display Using ...

Page 17: ...e you call Sonnet Customer Service please check our Website for the latest updates and online support files and check this User s Guide for helpful information When you call Sonnet Customer Service have the following information available so our customer service staff can better assist you Product name Product serial number Date and place of purchase Computer model PCIe card models Operating syste...

Page 18: ...echnologies Inc Mac and OS X are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the United States and other countries Thunderbolt and the Thunderbolt logo are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U S and or other countries Other product names are trademarks of their respective owners Product specifications subject to change without notice UG XMAC MS E C 051713 ...