Sonnet Expands xMac mini Server Lineup; New Model Supports Two Half-Length, Full-Height PCI Express Cards
xMac mini Server 2H is Sonnets Second Thunderbolt-to-PCIe Expansion System and 1U Rack Enclosure for Mac mini With Thunderbolt Port
IRVINE, CAMarch 21, 2013Sonnet today introduced the xMac mini Server 2H, a second model of the companys xMac mini Server Thunderbolt-to-PCI Express (PCIe) expansion system and 1U rackmount enclosure for a Mac mini with a Thunderbolt port. The new xMac mini Server 2H enables the use of two half-length, full-height PCIe cards, allowing users to select from and install the majority of Thunderbolt-compatible cards into either slot. The original xMac mini Server accommodates one full-length, full-height PCIe card and one half-length, half-height (low-profile) card.
We value our customers feedback, especially when it leads us to improve an already successful product, said Greg LaPorte, vice president of sales and marketing for Sonnet Technologies. By adapting the original xMac mini Servers design to create a new model which enables the installation of two full-height PCIe cards, weve provided an ideal solution for other workflow configurations that require two full-height PCIe cards but have no need for a full-length card. The xMac mini Server 2H features additional design improvements such as shortening the chassis length to 16 inches, which allows it to be deployed in a wider range of popular mobile racks, carts, and rack-bags.
The xMac mini Server 2H and xMac mini Server transform a Mac mini computer into a full-fledged expandable rackmount server, enabling users to harness the power of full-size pro video capture and processing, digital audio interface, DSP accelerator, FireWire, RAID controller, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, eSATA, and other PCI Express cards. Both Sonnet expansion systems mount the Mac mini inside a specially designed 1U rackmount enclosure containing a Thunderbolt-to-PCIe expansion system with two PCIe 2.0 slots that connect to the computers Thunderbolt port via an included Thunderbolt cable. This allows the Mac mini to use expansion cards normally usable only in the Mac Pro, and makes it a smaller, lighter, and quieter stand-in for the now-discontinued Xserve.
The expansion systems includes a 100W power supply and employ variable-speed fans to cool the cards and computer; a new ultra-quiet fan kit option for cool-operating cards is now available. The Mac minis Gigabit Ethernet, USB 3.0, and HDMI interfaces are extended to panel-mounted connectors on the back of the unit, and a USB 3.0 interface and power switch are mounted on the front. The xMac mini Servers second Thunderbolt port enables the daisy-chain connection of additional Thunderbolt peripherals. These features make xMac mini Servers ideal for use in many fixed and mobile applications, from video ingest and editing station to pro audio recording rig, and from metadata controller to back-office RAID server.
The xMac mini Server 2H and xMac mini Server, like Sonnets line of Echo Express PCIe-to-Thunderbolt expansion chassis, require the use of Thunderbolt-compatible PCIe expansion cards. Compatible cards fall into numerous categories including pro audio, Ethernet, Fibre Channel, SAS/SATA RAID controllers, video capture, and editing. A complete list of compatible cards is available on Sonnets Web site, with the list continually expanding as more cards are tested and certified.
The xMac Mini Server 2H (part number XMAC-MS-2H) will be available in late April at a suggested retail price of $1,295. The original xMac Mini Server (part number XMAC-MS) is available now at a suggested retail price of $1,295. The xMac mini Server Quiet Fan Kit (part number XMFAN-Q) is available now at a suggested retail price of $79.95. More information on the products and compatible PCIe expansion cards is available at www.sonnettech.com/product/xmacminiserver.html
More information on Sonnet and its other products is available at www.sonnettech.com.
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About Sonnet Technologies
Sonnet Technologies Inc. is a leading provider of storage systems, Thunderbolt technology PCIeexpansion products, interface cards, and media readers for professional users in the audio, video, and broadcast industries. Sonnets Thunderbolt expansion products enable the use of pro audio I/O and DSP cards,pro video capture and transcoding cards, interface cards, and other high-performance PCIe cards with mini, portable, and all-in-one computers. The companys product line features a range of high-performance, cost-effective, and reliable portable, desktop, and rackmount RAID storage solutions. For more than 25 years Sonnet has pioneered and brought to market numerous innovative and award-winning products that enhance the performance and connectivity of Mac, Windows, and other industry-standard computers. More information is available atwww.sonnettech.com.
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Sonnet Expands xMac mini Server Lineup; New Model Supports Two Half-Length, Full-Height PCI Express Cards
