{"product_id":"sonnet-xmac-studio-and-mac-mini-m4-3u-rackmount-bundle","title":"Sonnet xMac Studio and Mac mini M4 3U Rackmount Bundle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne 3U rack space, two Macs running side by side.\u003c\/strong\u003e This bundle pairs the Sonnet xMac Studio enclosure with the Sonnet xMac mini expansion module, letting you mount a Mac Studio and an M4 or M4 Pro Mac mini in the same rackmount system, without eating a second rack unit or running a tangle of extra cabling across your rack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHouses a Mac Studio and a Mac mini (M4 or M4 Pro) together in a single 3U rackmount footprint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003exMac Studio enclosure secures the Mac Studio behind a removable front panel, with a front-panel power switch and 4-port USB-A hub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003exMac mini module slots into the same enclosure, giving front-panel access to the Mac mini's power button and ports via USB-C passthrough\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace beneath the Mac Studio for up to three USB or Thunderbolt SSDs (sold separately), magnet-mounted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRugged steel construction on both parts, designed for server rooms, DIT carts, and touring racks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront-to-back airflow management keeps both machines running at their normal thermal limits, not rack-trapped heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpansion bay still available for an Echo III or Echo I PCIe card expansion module if you need audio\/video card support later\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2-year product warranty on the enclosure, backed by Sonnet's lifetime technical support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudios running a Mac Studio for heavy compute and a Mac mini for a secondary task (encoding, monitoring, a lightweight render node) usually end up with two machines taking up two separate shelves or two rack units, plus whatever cable management chaos comes with it. This bundle collapses that into one enclosure: the Mac Studio sits on one side behind Sonnet's quick-release front panel, and the xMac mini module occupies the other, holding the Mac mini with its own front-accessible power button and a USB-C passthrough so you're not reaching around the back of the rack to plug anything in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth units keep their normal operating characteristics. The enclosure's open-back design and front ventilation mean neither Mac is sitting in a sealed box recycling its own hot air, so you get the same thermal behaviour you'd see on a desk, just rack-mounted and road-ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSonnet xMac Studio 3U rackmount enclosure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSonnet xMac mini (2024+) expansion module\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRack mounting rails (16-24 inch depth)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo adhesive-backed SSD mounting magnets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegion-specific power cable for the xMac mini module\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDocumentation for both units\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo the Mac Studio and Mac mini run independently, or is this some kind of combined system?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndependently. This is a rackmount housing solution, not a networking or clustering product. Each Mac keeps its own OS, storage, and connections; the bundle just lets both machines live in the same 3U rack space with front-panel access to power and ports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich Mac mini models fit the expansion module?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Apple Mac mini (2024 or newer), in either the M4 or M4 Pro configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich Mac Studio models fit the enclosure?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny Mac Studio from the M1 Max\/M1 Ultra generation through the current M4 Max generation. See the Compatibility tab for exact model numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I still add a PCIe card expansion module later?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The xMac Studio enclosure keeps its expansion bay for an optional Sonnet Echo III or Echo I PCIe card expansion module, sold separately, if you need to add audio or video capture cards down the line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs storage included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The enclosure has physical space for up to three USB or Thunderbolt SSDs beneath the Mac Studio, secured with the included adhesive-backed magnets, but the drives themselves are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSonnet xMac Studio enclosure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXMAC-STD-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3U rackmount enclosure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExternal Connectors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFour USB-A ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions (W x D x H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19 x 16.5 x 5.2 in (48 x 41.9 x 13.3 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSSD Max Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.7 in (18mm) rear-inserted \/ 0.9 in (23mm) front-inserted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 lbs (7.26 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoHS 3 (Directive 2015\/863), IEC62368-1 and IEC62368-2 Safety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSonnet xMac mini expansion module\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXMM-MOD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2U half-width rackmount module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExternal Connectors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB-C port, Power (C14-type)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19.7 x 14 x 6.5 in (50 x 35.56 x 16.51 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.01 lb (3.18 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBundle Package Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003exMac Studio enclosure, xMac mini expansion module, region-specific power cable, documentation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sonnettech.com\/support\/downloads\/manuals\/xmac_studio_ug.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003exMac Studio Product Manual (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMac Studio (fits the xMac Studio enclosure):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2022 Mac13,1 - 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