Sonnet xMac mini (2024+) 2U Rackmount System with Echo III Thunderbolt 5 Module

Sonnet xMac mini (2024+) 2U Rackmount System with Echo III Thunderbolt 5 Module

The Sonnet xMac mini (2024+) with Echo III Thunderbolt 5 Module is a professional 2U rackmount solution designed to integrate your Mac mini (2024+) into a rack environment while adding powerful Thunderbolt 5 PCIe expansion. Built for broadcast, production, post, and enterprise deployments, this system combines secure rack mounting with high-bandwidth, three-slot PCIe card expansion in a single chassis.

Featuring the included xMac mini (2024+) mounting module and Echo III Thunderbolt 5 expansion module, this system enables the use of up to three full-length PCIe cards via Thunderbolt 5 connectivity. It delivers the bandwidth required for demanding workflows such as high-speed networking, storage controllers, audio DSP, and video capture, all while maintaining clean rack integration and reliable cooling.

• 2U rackmount enclosure for one or two Mac mini (2024+) computers
• Includes Echo III Thunderbolt 5 to PCIe expansion module
• Makes Your Mac minis Road-ready - A rugged, steel-framed module with rubber-cushioned brackets securely holds Mac minis in place. The 2U rackmount enclosure houses both the computer mounting module and the Thunderbolt expansion module, enhancing mobility and streamlining your workflow.
• Perfect for Use in Server Rooms - Standard mounting holes and included adjustable rack rails enable easy installation into any standard server rack up to 24 inches deep.
• Front Panel Power Buttons - Front panel buttons enable easy and reliable operation of the Mac minis' bottom-mounted power buttons.
• Port and Slot Access - Direct access to the front ports of the front-mounted mini is provided. A front panel USB-C port connects to the rear-mounted mini. A passthrough opening enables cable connections to both minis. Full access is available to all ports on the back of each computer.
• Front to Back Airflow Management - Supports direct airflow through the Mac minis and Thunderbolt expansion module to keep them operating as cool in a rack as on a desk.
• Easy Access - Secured with two thumbscrews each to the back of the enclosure, the xMac mini (2024+) Module and Thunderbolt expansion module can be removed and reinstalled through the front of the enclosure.
• Power Hub - Single power connection for one or two Mac minis.
• Space for Storage - Beneath the computers, space to place two Thunderbolt or USB SSDs (sold separately) is provided.

Full specifications are being finalised by Sonnet ahead of official release. This listing will be updated with confirmed Thunderbolt 5 bandwidth figures, compatibility notes, and product manuals as soon as they are published.

Included:

• 2U rackmount enclosure
• xMac mini (2024+) Module
• Echo III Module (3-slot Thunderbolt 5 to PCIe card expansion)
• Two region-specific power cables
• 6-pin auxiliary power cable
• Thunderbolt cable
• ThunderLok-A connector lock
• Extension rails for rack depth 16-24 inches
• User's Guide

Mac minis not included - just enclosure and expansion module.