Sonnet 2U Rackmount Enclosure System for xMac Mini 2024+ & Echo II DV T5 Module

Maximize Your Mac mini Workflow - Run Two High-bandwidth DV I/O Cards Simultaneously at Full 6000 MB/s
The latest Mac mini delivers exceptional processing power, rivaling systems many times its size and cost. Yet in professional environments, raw performance alone isn't enough - workflows often require secure rack mounting and expanded connectivity beyond what the Mac mini provides out of the box.

xMac mini (2024+)/Echo II DV T5 solves this challenge, seamlessly integrating one or two Mac minis (sold separately) into a rugged, compact 2U steel rackmount enclosure that houses a dedicated computer mounting module alongside a 2-slot Thunderbolt to PCIe card expansion module, delivering the connectivity, flexibility, and reliability demanded by today's most intensive audio, video, and broadcast production workflows.

xMac mini (2024+)/Echo II DV T5 System
xMac mini (2024+)/Echo II DV T5 is a high-performance expansion system featuring dual Thunderbolt 5 interfaces, providing 6000 MB/s PCIe bandwidth to each PCIe slot when connected to M4 Pro Mac minis (2880 MB/s when used with Thunderbolt 4 equipped M4 minis.) The system supports two full-height, full-length, single-width DV I/O or other bandwidth-hungry PCIe cards. Connect one card each to two minis - or two cards to one mini - using two Thunderbolt 5 cables.

System Configuration Specifications

xMac mini (2024+) Module
Module for adding two Mac minis
Front power buttons
Front panel USB-C port (to rear Mac mini, if installed)
Front panel cable passthrough (for connecting devices to either Mac mini through front)
Power hub (single power connection for one or two Mac minis)
SSD storage space (for two external SSD drives)

Echo II DV T5 Module
Connect to one M4 Pro Mac mini using two Thunderbolt 5 cables, each connected to a separate Thunderbolt port, or
Connect to two M4 Pro Mac minis using one Thunderbolt 5 cable to each card
Connect two bandwidth-hungry DV I/O cards
Installed in enclosure expansion bay
Dual Thunderbolt 5 interfaces for maximum bandwidth
Four 80 Gbps Thunderbolt ports
Two PCIe 4.0 slots
6000 MB/s PCIe bandwidth to each slot with M4 Pro Mac minis; 2800 MB/s with M4 Mac minis
Supports two full-height, full-length, single-width PCIe cards
400W power supply (with two 75W aux. power connectors)
Dual Noctua quiet fans (rated at 17 dbA)

Control and Connect - Easy Access to Mac minis and PCIe Card Echo II DV Expansion Module
xMac mini (2024+)/Echo II DV T5 keeps your Mac minis safely tucked away while providing easy-to-use power buttons for each one - so you can turn them on with just a press. Access is provided to the front ports on the mini mounted in front. A USB-C port provides a connection to the mini mounted in the rear, while a cable passthrough on the front panel enables connection of front computer's USB connectors to the rear of the rack. The computer mounting and Echo II DV T5 modules are secured with two rear panel thumbscrews each, enabling you to easily pull out and access the modules and installed computers and PCIe cards through the front of the enclosure. The xMac mini (2024+)/Echo II DV T5 design enables you to connect and disconnect cables without needing to remove the computers from the module.

Echo II DV T5 Expansion Module