Sonnet Technologies xMac mini Server 2H User Manual

User’s Guide

for xMac™ mini Server 2H
Thunderbolt™-to-PCIe® Expansion
System and 1U Rack Enclosure
for Mac® mini With
Thunderbolt Port

Contents

1 Introduction and Package Contents.............................................................................................................................................. 1

Introduction
Package Contents

2 xMac mini Server 2H Description.................................................................................................................................................. 2

3 PCIe Cards, Computer, and xMac mini Server 2H Installation Steps............................................................................................. 4

A – PCIe Cards Installation Steps
B – Mac mini Installation Steps
C – xMac mini Server 2H Rackmount Installation Information

4 Verify Connections Using System Information...............................................................................................................................9

A – Verify xMac mini Server 2H is Recognized
B – 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
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Chapter 1 – Introduction and Package Contents

Congratulations on your purchase! xMac mini
Server 2H 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 2H 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 2H'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 2H 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 2H
is available at http://sonnettech.com/support/charts/
thunderbolt/index.html

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