Sonnet XMac mini Server Manuale utente

User’s Guide

for xMac™mini Server

PCIe 2.0 Expansion System/1U Rackmount

Enclosure for Mac®mini with

Thunderbolt™Ports

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

Introduction

Package Contents

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

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

A – PCIe Cards Installation Steps

B – Mac mini Installation 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

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Contents

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 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

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1 – USB 2.0 Port

This port connects to the Mac mini through a cable

attached to the front panel

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

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 Mac mini’s power switch; xMac

mini’s PCIe slots’ power supply turns on and off along

with the computer.

Chapter 2 – xMac mini Server Description

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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 PCIe 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, and 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).

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).

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

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.

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 any

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).

Chapter 3 – PCIe Cards, Computer, and xMac mini Server Installation Steps

Figure 3

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, push

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).

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 5

Figure 6

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