Sonnet xMac Mini (2024+)/Echo II DV Thunderbolt 5 Expansion System

Pro Rackmount Enclosure and PCIe Card Expansion for Mac Mini (2024+)

xMac mini (2024+)/Echo II DV T5

2U Rackmount Enclosure with Modular 2-slot Thunderbolt 5 to PCIe Expansion

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)

System Includes:

• Two power cables
• Two 120 Gbps Thunderbolt 5 cables
• Two ThunderLok-A connector locks (for securing Thunderbolt 5 cables)

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
Echo II DV T5 is a 2-slot Thunderbolt to PCIe expansion module designed for high-performance DV I/O card connectivity. For a list of supported PCIe cards refer to Sonnet’s PCIe Compatibility Chart. It offers dual Thunderbolt 5 interfaces, delivering full 6000 MB/s PCIe bandwidth to each slot when connected to M4 Pro Mac minis; 2800 MB/s PCIe bandwidth when used with Thunderbolt 4 equipped M4 minis. You can connect one card to each of two Mac minis, or two cards to a single Mac mini. The module includes four Thunderbolt ports, a powerful 400W power supply, ultra-quiet Noctua fans (rated at just 17 dBA), and a rugged aluminum enclosure for durable, secure protection.

Well Ventilated – Supports the Mac mini Thermal Design
xMac mini (2024+)/Echo II DV T5 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.

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.

Ready for the Road – Your Workflow Made Mobile
Do you need to take your workflow on the road? xMac mini (2024+)/Echo II DV T5 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+)/Echo II DV T5 perfect for use in molded rack cases from Gator Cases, fly racks from SKB Cases, or most any travel rack.