Manual
Chapter 2 – xMac mini Server Thunderbolt 3 Edition (T3E) Description
1 – USB-A Port/Power Indicator
This port connects to the Mac mini through a cable
attached to the front panel, and lights when the
computer is on.
3 – Power Input Socket
Connect the included AC power cable here.
4 – RJ45 Port (10 Gigabit or Gigabit Ethernet)
This port connects to the Mac mini through a cable
attached to the back panel.
5 – HDMI Port
This port connects to the Mac mini through a cable
attached to the back panel.
6 – USB-A Port
This port connects to the Mac mini through a cable
attached to the back panel.
2 – Power Switch
This button activates the Mac mini’s power switch; the
xMac mini Server T3E’s PCIe slots’ power supply turns
on and off along with the computer.
7 – Top Panel Thumbscrews
Loosen these captive screws to enable the removal of
the top cover, tighten the screws to secure the top cover.
8 – External Cable Passthrough
This opening allows the connection of the included
Thunderbolt cable from the computer one of the
Thunderbolt port on the xMac mini Server’s back
panel, and the connection of other cables to the Mac
mini’s ports or user-installed PCIe cards.
9 – Thunderbolt 3 Ports
Connect the included Thunderbolt 3 cable, or
comparable Thunderbolt 3 (40Gbps) cable, between
either port and one of your computer’s Thunderbolt
ports.
The second port may be used to connect to another
Thunderbolt peripheral device, display(s), or USB
device (when connected with the proper cable or
adapter).
10 – BNC Connector Mounting Holes
These holes accommodate the installation of BNC
connectors like those used for HD/SDI output for the
RED ROCKET transcoding card.
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