RackMac mini (2024+) enclosure front view with recording studio in background.
Pro Rackmount Solution
enclosure + PCIe card expansion
for Mac mini (2024+)
RackMac mini (2024+) enclosure front view with recording studio in background.
Pro Rackmount Enclosure and PCIe Card Expansion Solution
xMac mini (2024+)
Pro Modular 2U Rackmount Plus Thunderbolt to PCIe Card Expansion Systems for Mac mini (2024+)
Optimized for Professional Workflow Expansion
Audio | Video | Color Grading | Photography | DITs | Event Productions | Broadcasts
Mac mini with Avid Pro Tools | HDX Card.
Maximize Your Workflow

Connect Demanding Audio and Video Cards to Your Mac mini

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+) systems solve this challenge, seamlessly integrating one or two Mac minis into a rugged, compact 2U steel rackmount enclosure. Each system combines a dedicated computer mounting module with a 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 front view with modules pulled out.
Mac minis and PCIe cards not included
Front Power Button, Cable Passthrough, USB-C Port (to rear Mac mini), Wireless Accessible, and Expansion Module for PCIe Cards icons.
Control and Connect

Easy Access to Mac minis and PCIe Card Expansion Module

xMac mini (2024+) 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 PCIe card expansion 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+) design enables you to connect and disconnect cables without needing to remove the computers from the module.
xMac mini front view with two AJA Kona cards laying next to enclosure and recording studio in background.
Designed for Expansion

Connect Specialty Audio and Video Cards

Preconfigured.
Systems Tailored to Your Workflow.
For many creative professionals, connecting a Thunderbolt to PCIe card expansion system to their computer is essential for utilizing specialized hardware — such as audio I/O and DSP cards, video capture and playback cards, NVMe SSD storage, and other high-performance adapters – required for their demanding workflows. With a Sonnet preconfigured system, choose a configuration with the PCIe card expansion module that best fits your needs.
Flexible.
Prefer Options? Add Your Own Module.
xMac mini (2024+) enclosure system is available without a PCIe card expansion module, allowing you to install one later or use an Echo I, Echo II DV, or Echo III expansion module you may already own from an existing Sonnet Thunderbolt expansion system.
Maximum Expansion.
Need to Maximize Mac mini Density?
Mount four Mac minis in just 2U of rack space with by configuring an xMac mini (2024) system with an additional xMac mini (2024+) Module.
Preconfigured Systems
xMac mini (2024+)/Echo III System
xMac mini (2024+) with Echo III Module System.
Mac mini and PCIe cards not included
Three Card Expansion for One Mac mini
Three PCIe cards with one Mac mini icon.
System Details:
xMac mini (2024+)/Echo III is a versatile expansion system that supports three full-height, full-length PCIe cards. Certified with Avid Pro Tools | HDX cards.

Includes:
  • 2U rackmount enclosure
  • xMac mini (2024+) Module
  • Echo III Module

System Configuration Specs

System Configuration Specifications

Expand section icon.
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
  • Power hub
    (single C14 power recepticle for  two Mac minis)
  • SSD storage space
    (for two external SSD drives)
Echo III Module
  • Connects to Mac mini via one included Thunderbolt cable
  • Installed in enclosure expansion bay
  • Features three PCIe 3.1 slots
  • Supports three full-height, full-length PCIe cards
  • Supports three Avid Pro Tools | HDX Cards
  • Two 40Gbps Thunderbolt ports
  • 400W power supply
    (with 75W aux. power connector)
  • Dual Noctua quiet fans
    (rated at 17 dBA)
System Includes
Two power cables, 40Gbps Thunderbolt cable, and ThunderLok-A connector lock
xMac mini (2024+)/Echo II DV System
xMac mini (2024+) with Echo II DV Module System.
Mac minis and PCIe cards not included
Two Card Expansion for One or Two Mac minis
PCIe card plus Mac mini and PCIe card plus Mac mini icons orTwo PCIe cards plus one Mac mini or two Mac minis icon.
System Details:
xMac mini (2024+)/Echo II DV is a powerful expansion system featuring dual Thunderbolt interfaces with full Thunderbolt PCIe bandwidth to each PCIe slot. Connect 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 — via two Thunderbolt cables.

Includes:
  • 2U rackmount enclosure
  • xMac mini (2024+) Module
  • Echo II DV Module

System Configuration Specs

System Configuration Specifications

Expand section icon.
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 C14 power recepticle for two Mac minis)
  • SSD storage space
    (for two external SSD drives)
Echo II DV Module
  • Connect to one Mac mini via two Thunderbolt cables, each connected to a separate Thunderbolt port, or
  • Connect each card to one of two Mac minis via one Thunderbolt cable each
  • Connect two bandwidth-hungry DV I/O cards
  • Installed in enclosure expansion bay
  • Dual Thunderbolt interfaces for maximum bandwidth
  • Four 40Gbps Thunderbolt ports
  • Two PCIe 3.1 slots
  • Full Thunderbolt PCIe bandwidth to each slot
  • Supports two full-height, full-length, single-width PCIe cards
    (each supported by its own Thunderbolt interface)
  • 400W power supply
    (with two 75W aux. power connectors)
  • Dual Noctua quiet fans
    (rated at 17 dbA)
System Includes
Two power cables, two 40Gbps Thunderbolt cables, and two ThunderLok-A connector locks
xMac mini (2024+) System
xMac mini (2024+) system.
Mac minis not included
One or Two Mac minis + Optional Modular Expansion
One Mac mini or two Mac minis plus optional PCIe card expansion icon.
System Details:
xMac mini (2024+) is a flexible 2U rackmount expansion system featuring one xMac mini (2024+) Module and an open expansion bay for your choice of expansion module.

Includes:
  • xMac mini (2024+) Module
  • 2U rackmount enclosure (with available bay for expansion module)

System Configuration Specs

System Configuration Specifications

Expand section icon.
Enclosure Expansion Bay
  • Add your own choice of expansion module
xMac mini (2024+) Module
  • Module for adding two Mac minis
  • Front panel 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 C14 power recepticle for two Mac minis)
  • SSD storage space
    (for two external SSD drives)
System Includes
Power cable
Expansion Modules
xMac mini (2024+) Module.
Mac minis not included
xMac mini (2024+) Module
Expansion module for one or two Mac minis
  • Securely holds Mac minis for transport
  • Rugged steel frame protects installed Mac minis
  • Open access to the computers’ ports in back

xMac mini (2024+) Module Details

xMac mini (2024) Module Details

Expand section icon.
Power buttons icon.
Power Button for Each Computer
Front panel power buttons conveniently and reliably activate Mac minis’ bottom-mounted power switches.
USB-C port icon.
USB-C Ports Access
Provides open access to the front panel ports of the front-mounted Mac mini, with a passthrough USB-C port to the rear-mounted Mac mini, if installed. The computers’ rear ports are easily accessible through the back of the module.
Cable passthrough icon.
Cable Passthrough
Cable passthrough for connecting devices through front of enclosure.
Airflow icon.
Proper Airflow Management
Supports Mac mini thermal design. Each Mac mini has an independent airflow channel, so it always gets cool air from the front, as it expels warm air out of the back. The rear Mac mini does not receive the warm air from the front Mac mini.
Power hub icon.
Power Hub
Connects the supplied power cable to a wall outlet or power strip and routes power to both Mac minis.
SSD Storage space icon.
Space for SSD Storage
Space beneath the computers to place two external Thunderbolt or USB SSDs (sold separately).
Echo III Module.
PCIe cards not included
Echo III Module
3-slot Thunderbolt to PCIe card expansion module
  • Rugged steel frame provides robust and secure protection
  • Adds connectivity and capabilities
  • Three PCIe 3.1 slots

Echo III Module Details

Echo III Module Details

Expand section icon.
PCIe card icon.
Versatile PCIe Card Expansion
From low-profile, half-length to full-height, full-length in size, Echo III Module supports every Thunderbolt-compatible, non-GPU PCIe card available. View PDF of supported PCIe cards.
400W power supply icon.
400W Power Supply
Built-in 400W power supply supports power-hungry cards including Avid Pro Tools | HDX, AJA Kona 5, Blackmagic Decklink 4K Extreme 12G, and DeckLink 8K Pro G2, and Deltacast 12G/4C cards. System powers on and off automatically with the connected Mac minis.
Thunderbolt logo icon.
40Gbps Thunderbolt Interface
40Gbps Thunderbolt interface offers full Thunderbolt PCIe bandwidth to the installed PCIe card(s).
Fan icon.
Quiet Fans
Dual temperature-controlled, variable-speed Noctua fans rated at 17 dBA offer ultra-quiet operation.
Echo II DV Module.
PCIe cards not included
Echo II DV Module
2-slot Thunderbolt to PCIe card expansion module for high-performance DV I/O cards
  • Connect DV I/O or other bandwidth-hungry PCIe cards (view PDF of supported PCIe cards)
  • Dual Thunderbolt interfaces for maximum bandwidth
  • Full Thunderbolt PCIe bandwidth to each slot
  • Connect one card each to two Mac minis, or two cards to one Mac mini
  • Rugged aluminum housing provides robust and secure protection

Echo II DV Module Details

Echo II DV Module Details

Expand section icon.
Two Thunderbolt logos icon.
Dual Thunderbolt Interfaces
One interface per slot supports full PCIe bandwidth to each installed card, enabling maximum performance at the same time.
Four Thunderbolt ports icon.
Four Thunderbolt Ports
Two ports connect to one or two computers for maximum performance; secondary ports support daisy-chaining of Thunderbolt interfaces to enable single-cable connection to computer.
400W power supply icon.
400W Power Supply
Built-in 400W power supply supports power-hungry cards including Avid Pro Tools | HDX, AJA Kona 5, Blackmagic Decklink 4K Extreme 12G, and DeckLink 8K Pro G2, and Deltacast 12G/4C cards. System powers on and off automatically with the connected Mac minis.
Fan icon.
Quiet Fans
Dual temperature-controlled, variable-speed Noctua fans rated at 17 dBA offer ultra-quiet operation.
Full PCIe Bandwidth Performance
(single Mac mini configuration)
Full PCIe bandwidth performance diagram.

Key Features

Mac mini Icon.

Connects PCIe Card Slots to Mac mini

Use high-performance PCIe cards with the Mac mini computers.

Travel icon.

Makes Your Mac minis Road-ready

A rugged steel-framed module with rubber-cushioned brackets securely mounts Mac minis, all housed within a 2U rackmount enclosure that can also house an additional expansion module — enhancing mobility and streamlining your workflow.

Server room icon.

Perfect for Use in Server Rooms

Standard mounting holes and included adjustable rack rails enable easy installation into any standard server rack 16" to 24" deep.

Front panel buttons icon.

Front Panel Power Buttons

Front panel buttons enable easy and reliable operation of the Mac minis’ bottom-mounted power buttons.

Open slot and port access icon.

Port and Slot Access

Direct access is provided to the front ports of the front-mounted Mac mini, while a front-panel USB-C port connects to the rear-mounted unit. A passthrough opening allows cable connections to both, with full access to all rear ports on each computer.

Airflow Icon.

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, even when xMac mini (2024+) is mounted between two other rack-mounted components.

Easy access icon.

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 icon.

Power Hub

Single power connection for one or two Mac minis.

SSD storage space icon.

Space for Storage

Beneath the computers, space to place two Thunderbolt or USB SSDs (sold separately) is provided.

Free lifetime tech support icon.

Sonnet Support

Founded in 1986 in Orange County, Southern California — long recognized as a vibrant hub of technology and engineering — Sonnet has been at the forefront of innovation for nearly four decades. We’ve introduced award-winning products that expand performance and connectivity for Mac, Windows, and other industry-standard computers. Many of our team members have been with us for more than 20 years, bringing unmatched expertise across both current and legacy products. Should you ever need technical support, you can count on our knowledgeable staff to provide the help you need.

Rear view of xMac mini (2024+) enclosure.
Mac mini and PCIe cards not included
Well Ventilated

Supports the Mac mini Thermal Design

xMac mini (2024+) enclosure system secures your Mac minis without trapping them in recirculating hot rack air, supporting their thermal design to keep them as cool in a rack as out on a desk. Ventilation holes on the xMac mini module’s front panel plus enclosed chambers beneath the computers ensures their ability to draw in cool air through their bases, while a completely open back enable them to expel warm air out the back unimpeded.
Samsung portable SSD drive.
SSD Space
Secure Two Thunderbolt or USB SSDs Beneath the Mac minis
Space is provided beneath the computers to store two Thunderbolt or USB SSDs (sold separately) at maximum size of 3.2 inches wide by 0.75 inch tall. The space is also suitable for other thin, bus-powered devices.
xMac mini (2024+) enclosure installed in a mobile rack kit with back stage concert setup in the background.
Ready for the Road

Your Workflow Made Mobile

Do you need to take your workflow on the road? xMac mini (2024+) is a perfect travel solution. Its 16.5-inch mounting depth – plus brackets with firm rubber cushions that securely hold your Mac minis in place during transport – make xMac mini (2024+) perfect for use in molded rack cases from Gator Cases, fly racks from SKB Cases, or most any travel  rack.
Additional Expansion Options
xMac mini (2024+) system with additional xMac mini (2024+) Module installed in expansion bay.
Need to Maximize Mac mini Density?
Add an Additional xMac mini (2024+) Module
1A
xMac mini (2024+) System
+
1B
xMac mini (2024+) Module
If you need to rack up as many Mac minis into as little space as possible — while thoroughly securing them and properly supporting their cooling systems — choose an xMac mini (2024+) preconfigured system and add an additional xMac mini (2024+) Module. This configuration supports four Mac minis in just 2U of rack space.
xMac mini (2024+)/Echo III system plus Echo III Rackmount with Echo III Module installed.
Need to Use More PCIe Cards?
Connect an Additonal Echo III Rackmount System
1
xMac mini (2024)/Echo III
+
2A
Echo III Rackmount
+
2B
Echo III Module
Mac mini computers come equipped with three Thunderbolt ports, each supported by its own bus that provides full Thunderbolt PCIe bandwidth. If you need to connect more than three PCIe cards, choose an xMac mini (2024+)/Echo III and attach an Echo III Rackmount system configured with an additional Echo III Module to support nine professional PCIe cards with one Mac mini, all in just 4U of rack space.

Or, support multiple Echo III Modules with each of two Mac minis in the xMac mini Module.
xMac mini (2024+)/Echo II DV system plus Echo II DV Rackmount with Echo II DV Module installed.
Need Access to Six Bandwidth-hungry PCIe Cards?
Add an Echo II DV Rackmount System + Echo II DV Module
1
xMac mini (2024+)/Echo II DV
+
2A
Echo II DV Rackmount
+
2B
Echo II DV Module
Take advantage of Mac mini’s single Thunderbolt bus per Thunderbolt port configuration — choose the xMac mini (2024+)/Echo II DV and add an Echo II DV Rackmount system plus an additional Echo II DV Module for maximum performance potential using two Mac minis. With three Echo II DV Modules connected to six Thunderbolt ports on two minis (three per computer), each of the six card slots receives full Thunderbolt PCIe bandwidth so you can exploit six video I/O, 10 or 25Gb Ethernet, or NVMe SSD cards at the same time, all in just 4U of rack space.

Or, support multiple Echo II DV Modules with each of the two Mac minis in the xMac mini module.

xMac mini (2024+) Enclosure Systems