User's Guide
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1. FE AAA 1 C p C 2 C gt 2 C gt lt gt C gt C 2 gt j C C C C 1 USB 2 0 Port This port connects to the Mac mini through a cable attached to the front panel o Ho 1 OOK LIe 4 Power Input Socket Connect the included AC power cable here 5 HDMI Port This port connects to the Mac mini through a cable attached to the back panel 6 USB 2 0 Ports These ports connect to the Mac mini through cables attached to the back panel 7 Top Panel Thumbscrews Loosen these captive screws to enable the removal of the top cover tighten the screws to secure the top cover QOOOO0 EO Gk ef memi FE ce neus OOOOOOOOO 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 connection of other cables to the Mac mini s ports 10 Thunderbolt Ports One port connects to the Mac mini s Thunderbolt port the other may be used to connect another Thunderbolt device 2 Power Switch This button activates the Mac2. mini s power switch xMac mini s PCIe slots power supply turns on and off along with the computer O O D BO O OOOO OOO Q Q c CEP PPP CO 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 When installing full length card use this guide to support and secure the card 3 Power Hub This hub routes power to the Mac mini and to the xMac mini Server s power supply 4 PCIe Slot 2 This slot accepts an x8 mechanical 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 installed PCle cards and other components inside the enclosure 7 Thunderbolt Connector Lock This lock secures Thunderbolt connectors when plugged into the xMac mini Server s Thunderbolt ports to prevent accidental disconnection Chapter 3 Computer PCIe Cards and xMac mini Server Installation Steps A PCIe Cards Installation Steps 1 Remove the xMac mini Server from its packaging a
3. User s Guide for xMac mini Server PCle 2 0 Expansion System 1U oo Enclosure for Mac mini with N Thunderbolt Ports o N PCI gt Creativ m ed Her THUNDERBOLT EXPRESS Contents 1 Introduction and Package CAME cid Introduction Package Contents xMac mini Server Descarta i 2 PCIe Cards Computer and xMac mini Server Installation Steps s esossssssunsnnssnnnununnnenssnsnnnsnnunnnnnsnssnsnsnsnnunnennssnsssnsssensnnsnnnnee A A PCIe Cards Installation Steps B Mac mini Installation Steps C xMac mini Server Rackmount Installation Information Verify Connections Using System lI e ao Verify xMac mini Server is Recognized Verify Installed Cards are Recognized Tips and Known HCUTSOTUSTPSCORUCUERTI RUN 10 Tips Known Issues Specifications Precautions FCC Compliance and Support Information eee eee ee eee eee ee e ese eese sees eeeosessssesssseeeeeeeee 11 Specifications Safety Precautions FCC Compliance Contacting Customer Service Visit Our Website 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 mini and Mac mini Server with Thunderbolt Ports Through its two PCIe slots you may connect two expansion cards to your Mac mini to expand its capabilities in ways
4. customer service staff can better assist you Product name Date and place of purchase Computer model PCIe card models Operating system version Software firmware versions If further assistance is needed please contact Sonnet Customer Service at Online Service Form http serviceform sonnettech com Tel 1 949 472 2772 Monday Friday 7 a m 4 p m Pacific Time E mail support sonnettech com For Customers Outside the USA For support on this product contact your reseller or local distributor Visit Our Website For the most current product information and online support files visit the Sonnet Website at www sonnettech com support Register your product online at http registration sonnettech com to be informed of future upgrades and product releases This page left intentionally blank 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 2012 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 Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the United States UG XMAC MS E A 060612 SIMPLY FAST www sonnettech com
5. e top of the right column installed cards are listed By selecting wa me ni a card at the top detailed information is listed You should see Yes Tien P M z ed Subsystem Vendor ID next to Driver Installed and Tunnel Compatible otherwise the card or erento tower Fonts Link Width x4 driver may not be Thunderbolt compatible Figure 8 i m m da Managed Client Preference Panes Printer Software Support Note While xMac mini Server requires no drivers E M installed cards require Thunderbolt compatible drivers to enable Universal Aces their use with xMac mini Server Ii xMac MINI Hardware PCI Cards ethernet Figure 8 Chapter 5 Tips and Known Issues TIPS Cooling xMac mini Server and Everything Inside It With its optimized airflow design and four temperature controlled 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 Expansion Cards Without Drivers Some Thunderbolt compatible expansion cards like Sonnet s Allegro FW800 PCIe FireWire adapter and Sonnet s Tempo SATA Pro 6Gb eSATA cards use drivers built into the OS Cards listed as Thunderbolt compa
6. hich cards work better in chassis closer or farther to the Mac mini in the chain Chapter 6 Specifications Precautions FCC Compliance and Support Information Specifications Front Panel External Connectors Two Thunderbolt Back Panel Two USB 2 0 RJ 45 HDMI Power C14 type Three USB 2 0 RJ 45 HDMI Power C7 type x16 mechanical x4 electrical PCIe 2 0 x8 mechanical x4 electrical PCIe 2 0 One full length full height single width x16 PCIe card One low profile half length x8 PCIe card Compatible PCIe Cards See Sonnet Website www sonnettech com Power pl Universal 100W 100 for PCIe Slots Thunderbolt 240V AC 50 60 Hz Expansion Board etc Operating Temperatures 32 F to 95 F 0 C to 35 C Dimensions WxDxH 17 x 18 1 x 1 7 in 43 2 x 45 9 x 4 4 cm I0 681g RoHS Compliant 1 Requires the use of a low profile bracket Internal Connectors Expansion Slots PCIe Cards Supported Safety Precautions Please read this section carefully before proceeding These precautions explain the correct and safe use of this device thereby helping to prevent injury to you or others and also help you to minimize the risk of damaging the device Warnings Always follow the basic warnings listed here to avoid the risk of serious injury or death from electrical shock short circuiting fire and other hazards These warnings include but are not limited to Aside from replacing user
7. lick Thunderbolt under the imm S ue cones i i Crans Cable Firmware version 0 1 22 Hardware header in the left column Figure 7 pensons so Bose Kc 1 Frameworks Vendor Name Sonnet Technologies Inc 1 D Ml E Express PCle 2 0 6 In the top right column under the Thunderbolt Device Tree header Preference Panes ee Reson Od Printer Software UID 0x00080000001002F0 you should see Mac mini followed Echo Express PCIe 2 0 Echo ics MA Emu Vn 262 Express is a sister product of the xMac mini Server and uses the same Universal Aces Das en Port Micro Firmware Version 0 2 5 Cable Firmware Version 0 1 22 Thunderbolt expansion system for PCle cards Figure 7 SS s No devices connected El xMac MINI Hardware Thunderbolt Mac mini Support Note If you do not see Echo Express PCle 2 0 listed n disconnect and reconnect the Thunderbolt cable between the Figure 7 computer and xMac mini Server Note that it is not necessary to shut down the computer before disconnecting and reconnecting the cable Y Hardware ree Drives Installed Slot rnet Controller Yes Thunderbolt 108 0 0 B Verify Installed Cards are Recognized LM 1 When card is installed into one of xMac mini Server s PCIe slots Earn i the PCIe slot listed as a port the Status should appear as connected d Fi 7 E Hardware Parallel SCSI Power Printers 2 Click PCI Cards under the Hardware header in the left column are Figure 8 ethernet ar fee ect 3 At th
8. mini Server into any standard 19 inch EIA compliant equipment rack at least 19 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 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 verify the cables are plugged in securely Chapter 4 Verify Connections Using System Information eoo ons Mac mini A Verify the xMac mini Server is Recognized 1 Power on the computer A ici Audio Built In Echo Express PCle 2 0 Bluetooth Card Reader Diagnostics 2 From the Apple menu select About This Mac the System Information E Ethernet Cards 2 n Fibre Channel application will launch Graphic Displays Hardware RAID Memory PCI Cards 3 When the About This Mac window opens click More Info a summary roe of specifications will appear SAS Serial ATA Thunderbolt 4 Click System Report a full report window will appear Lacatons id Modems Vendor Name Apple Inc Volumes Device Name ic mini mar m Fran version 223 5 In the System Information window c
9. nd then set it on a flat level surface 2 Loosen the two captive thumbscrews securing the top cover to the rest of the enclosure Figure 1 3 Slide the top cover back and up to remove it Figure 1 Support Note To avoid damaging components due to static electricity discharge wear an antistatic wrist strap while working inside xMac mini Server Figure 1 4 Remove the strap securing the cables to the floor of xMac mini remove the loose Thunderbolt cable and set it aside and then move the rest of the cables aside Figure 2 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 component pins Also avoid touching the xMac mini Server s circuit boards and any of its components Figure 2 Chapter 3 PCIe Cards Computer and xMac mini Server Installation Steps A PCIe Cards Installation Steps continued 5 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 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 3 6 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 a
10. 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 what cards are compatible with xMac mini Server is available at http sonnettech com support charts thunderbolt index html Chapter 2 xMac mini Server Description C E Mc m i Server gt gt C C gt C
11. ny components or gold connector pins Otherwise skip to step 9 7 Line up the card s connector with the slot and then gently but firmly press the card straight into the slot do not rock the card or force the card into the slot If you encounter excessive resistance check the card s connector 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 aligning the notch in the card bracket with the stud bolt used to secure the card Figure 4 11 Line up the card s connector with the slot and then gently but firmly press the card straight into the slot do not rock the card or force the card into the slot If you encounter excessive resistance check the card s connector and the slot for damage and then try inserting the card again Figure 4 12 Secure the card using the nut you removed previously Figure 4 Figure 4 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 pu
12. replaceable parts do not attempt to disassemble the enclosure If this device appears to be malfunctioning contact your reseller or local distributor Do not drop or mishandle the product dropping or mishandling the product may result in a malfunction leaving the product inoperable Do not expose the device to rain use it near water or containers that contain liquids which might spill into any openings or in damp or wet conditions e f unusual smells sounds or smoke come from the device or if liquids enter it switch it off immediately and unplug it from the electrical outlet Follow the instructions in this manual carefully contact your reseller or local distributor for additional advice not covered in this User s Guide FCC Compliance xMac mini Server complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference AND this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 10 Contacting Sonnet Customer Service USA Customers The Sonnet Website located at www sonnettech com has the most current support information and technical 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
13. sh it against the gasket behind the enclosure s face plate and then lower the computer onto the floor behind the small plastic posts Figure 5 3 Loosen the thumbscrews securing the Thunderbolt connector lock and then slide it away from the xMac mini Server s Thunderbolt ports 4 Connect one end of the supplied Thunderbolt cable to either one of the xMac mini Server s Thunderbolt ports route the other end of the cable through 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 Figure 5 6 Route any external cables that need to be connected to the computer or PCIe cards through the cable passthrough and then connect them verify the cables are plugged in securely 7 Slide the the Thunderbolt connector lock toward the xMac mini Server s Thunderbolt ports and then tighten the thumbscrews to secure it in place 8 If desired secure the cables to the bottom of the xMac mini Server with cable ties 9 Insert the top cover under the top edge of the enclosure lower the lid and then secure it with the captive thumbscrews Figure 6 Figure 6 Chapter 3 PCIe Cards Computer and xMac mini Server Installation Steps B xMac mini Server Rackmount Installation Information You may mount xMac
14. tible but stating no drivers required fall into this category Some PCIe Cards May Not Fit Slot in Slot 2 Cards installed into slot 2 for low profile half length cards must meet the following criteria 1 the card must be no more than 6 9 inches 17 5 cm long and 2 the card must use a low profile bracket Replacing Cards or Adding Cards After Initial Installation If you decide to replace or add a card to xMac mini server after the initial setup installation shut down the system and disconnect power to it before installing a card Depending on the size of the card it may be necessary to remove the Mac mini to enable the installation of the card into slot 1 KNOWN ISSUES Not all PCIe Cards Will Perform at 10096 Thunderbolt s PCIe bandwidth is limited to 10 Gb s While many cards will operate at full performance some may not due to the fact they require more bandwidth than Thunderbolt is capable of delivering Mac OS Updates May Break Compatibility Specific device drivers that work under one version of OS X may not work under a later version Before updating to the latest OS we recommend that you contact your PCIe cards manufacturers to verify that the existing drivers work Some Devices Performance May be Affected by Where They Are Connected in a Thunderbolt Chain However small Thunderbolt introduces latency to a device chain If you expand with additional Thunderbolt expansion chassis you may need to experiment with w
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