{"product_id":"sonnet-xmac-mini-2024-echo-ii-dv-t5-2u-thunderbolt-5-pcie-rackmount-expansion-system","title":"Sonnet xMac mini  (2024) + Echo II DV T5 – 2U Thunderbolt 5 PCIe Rackmount Expansion System","description":"\u003ch3\u003eSonnet xMac Mini (2024+) with Echo II DV T5 – 2U Rackmount Thunderbolt 5 PCIe Expansion System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sonnet xMac Mini (2024+) with Echo II DV T5 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 PCIe card expansion in a single chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing the included xMac Mini (2024+)and Echo II DV T5 module, this system enables the use of two full-length PCIe 4.0 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned specifically for Mac Mini 2024+ environments, the xMac Mini (2024+) enclosure ensures organised installation, cable management, and enterprise-grade expandability for professional studios and data-driven workflows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2U rackmount enclosure for one or  two Mac Mini (2024 models)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes Echo II DV T5 Thunderbolt 5 to PCIe expansion module\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMakes 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 and Echo II DV T5 modules, enhancing mobility and streamlining your workflow.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupports two full-length, full-height, single-width PCIe 4.0 cards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-bandwidth Thunderbolt 5 connectivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated auxiliary power for demanding PCIe cards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfessional rack-ready solution for broadcast, studio, and enterprise use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003exMac Mini (2024+) Enclosure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEcho II DV T5 Module (2-slot Thunderbolt 5 to PCIe card expansion)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegion-specific power cable (UK or EU)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo 6-pin auxiliary power cables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo 0.8-meter Thunderbolt 5 cables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo ThunderLok-A connector locks (for securing Thunderbolt 5 cables)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtension rails (for rack depth 16-24 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo adhesive-backed magnets (for mounting portable SSDs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sonnettech.com\/support\/downloads\/manuals\/TB_PCIe_Card_Compatibility.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eDocumentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Q\u0026amp;A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Which Mac models is this designed for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e It is designed for Mac Mini (2024+) systems and provides rackmount integration with Thunderbolt 5 PCIe expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How many PCIe cards can it support?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e It supports two full-length, full-height, single-width PCIe 4.0 cards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it provide auxiliary power for PCIe cards?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, it includes two auxiliary power connectors, each providing up to 75W.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is required for maximum performance?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e To support maximum performance when using two bandwidth-hungry PCIe cards, the Echo II DV T5 Module requires two connections between the module and Mac Mini (2024+) Thunderbolt 5 ports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Where can I check PCIe card compatibility?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Refer to Sonnet’s PCIe compatibility PDF for a complete supported card list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/5707\/9599\/files\/xmacmin2024-xmacmini-echo2dv-system-hero.avif?v=1772193951\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/5707\/9599\/files\/xmacmini2024-xmacmini-echo2dv-system-hero.avif?v=1772193951\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMac Minis not included-just enclosure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/5707\/9599\/files\/xmacmini2024-front-panel-xmacmini-echo2dv-hero.avif?v=1772193951\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/5707\/9599\/files\/xmacmini2024-echo2dv-module-hero_7e9db61d-a55e-4694-8867-58a413881f3c.avif?v=1772193951\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/5707\/9599\/files\/xmacmini2024-ssd-storage-space-hero_118ad3e7-9870-489e-be68-5fbd26e812ba.avif?v=1772193951\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" 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(23 mm) inserted from front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e21 lbs (9.53 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompliance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRoHS 3 (Directive 2015\/863)\u003cbr\u003eIEC62368-1 and IEC62368-2 Safety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003exMac Studio Enclosure\u003cbr\u003eEcho II DV T5 Module (2-slot Thunderbolt 5 to PCIe card expansion)\u003cbr\u003eRegion-specific power cable\u003cbr\u003eTwo 6-pin auxiliary power cables\u003cbr\u003eTwo 0.8-meter Thunderbolt 5 cables\u003cbr\u003eTwo ThunderLok-A connector locks (for securing Thunderbolt 5 cables)\u003cbr\u003eExtension rails (for rack depth 16-24 inches)\u003cbr\u003eTwo adhesive-backed magnets (for mounting portable SSDs)\u003cbr\u003eDocumentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComputer System Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo support maximum performance when using two bandwidth-hungry PCIe cards, Echo II DV T5 Module requires two connections between the module and Mac mini (2024+) Thunderbolt 5 ports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMac Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMac mini (2024+)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePCIe Cards Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor a list of compatible PCIe cards, see the following \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sonnettech.com\/support\/downloads\/manuals\/TB_PCIe_Card_Compatibility.pdf\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePDF\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eProduct Videos\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/f4vHDd0exm8\" title=\"DuoModo Modular Thunderbolt Expansion Systems for Desktop and Rackmount\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e","brand":"Sonnettech","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56417151025538,"sku":"XMM-SYS-IIDV-T5","price":2024.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/5707\/9599\/files\/XMM-SYS-IIDV-T5-main-Photoroom.avif?v=1772193951","url":"https:\/\/flexxmemory.co.uk\/products\/sonnet-xmac-mini-2024-echo-ii-dv-t5-2u-thunderbolt-5-pcie-rackmount-expansion-system","provider":"Flexx International Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}