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User’s Guide

for xMac

™

mini Server

PCIe 2.0 Expansion System/1U Rackmount

Enclosure for Mac

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mini with

Thunderbolt

™

Ports

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Summary of Contents for xMac mini Server

Page 1: ...User s Guide for xMac mini Server PCIe 2 0 Expansion System 1U Rackmount Enclosure for Mac mini with Thunderbolt Ports ...

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Page 3: ...tallation Steps C xMac mini Server Rackmount Installation Information 4 Verify Connections Using System Information 8 Verify xMac mini Server is Recognized Verify Installed Cards are Recognized 5 Tips and Known Issues 10 Tips Known Issues 6 Specifications Precautions FCC Compliance and Support Information 11 Specifications Safety Precautions FCC Compliance Contacting Customer Service Visit Our Web...

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Page 5: ... 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 yo...

Page 6: ...er 2 Power Indicator Opening This hole allows the Mac mini s power indicator to shine through 8 Gigabit 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 enables 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 connect...

Page 7: ...al half length low profile PCIe 2 0 card and is also compatible with PCIe 1 1 cards 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 ins...

Page 8: ...c mini remove the loose Thunderbolt cable and set it aside and then move the rest of the cables aside Figure 2 Support 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 wor...

Page 9: ... and the slot for damage and then try inserting the card again Figure 4 8 Secure the card using the screw you removed previously Figure 4 9 If you are installing a card into PCIe Slot 2 remove the card from its packaging handling the card by its edges and without touching any components or gold connector pins 10 Turn the card components side down and then lower it into the cavity where the slot is...

Page 10: ...rough the external cable passthrough and then connect it to the Mac mini s 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 6 Route any external cables that need to be connected to the computer or PCIe cards through the cable passthrough and then c...

Page 11: ... 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 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 bet...

Page 12: ...d into one of xMac mini Server s PCIe slots the PCIe slot listed as a port the Status should appear as connected Figure 7 2 Click PCI Cards under the Hardware header in the left column Figure 8 3 At the top of the right column installed cards are listed By selecting a card at the top detailed information is listed You should see Yes next to Driver Installed and Tunnel Compatible otherwise the card...

Page 13: ...led 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 Expansion Cards Without Drivers Some Thunderbolt compatible expansion cards li...

Page 14: ...ical updates Before 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 Date and place of purchase Computer model PCIe card models Operating system ve...

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Page 16: ...chnologies Inc Mac and Mac OS 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 A 060612 ...

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