Manual

Chapter 2 – xMac mini Server T3E Description
1 – PCIe Slot 1 (Beneath Thunderbolt Interface Card)
This slot accepts an x8 mechanical, half-length, full-height
PCIe card, and is compatible with PCIe 3.0, 2.0, and 1.1 cards.
2 – Thunderbolt Interface Card
This is installed into its own slot and may not be moved to
another slot.
3 – Fan Speed Switch for Main Fan Assembly
This enables you to change when the main fans’ speed
increases relative to the temperature inside the enclosure. See
Appendix section C at the end of this manual for detailed
information.
4 – Power Hub/Power Supply
The hub routes power to the Mac mini and to the xMac
mini Server’s power supply, while the power supply provides
power to the xMac mini Servers PCIe slots, fans, and assorted
printed circuit boards.
5 – Main Fan Assembly
This user-replaceable part provides
airflow to cool the Mac mini,
installed PCIe cards, and
other components
inside the
enclosure.
6 – Power Supply Fan
This fan provides airflow to cool the xMac mini Servers
power supply.
7 – PCIe Card Guide
When installing a full-length card, use this to support
and secure the card.
8 – Auxiliary Power Connector
Some PCIe cards require extra power in order to operate.
When installing such a card, connect the supplied
auxiliary power cable between this connector and the
card’s power connector.
9 – PCIe Slot 2
This slot accepts an x8 mechanical, full-length, full-
height non-GPU PCIe card, and is compatible with PCIe
3.0, 2.0, and 1.1 cards.
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