Mount two Mac minis in a 1U rackmount enclosure with the RackMac mini Rackmount Enclosure from Sonnet. This version of the RackMac mini is designed to fit Mac mini models made from mid 2011 to 2020, including Intel and Apple M1 models, and has been designed to meet the cooling needs of the 2018 and 2020 6-core Mac mini.

Capable of installing two Mac minis side by side into 1U of rack space, the RackMac mini boasts a front panel with two integrated power buttons and two USB 3.0/3.1 Gen 1 ports, one for each Mac mini system. The back of the RackMac mini is open, allowing for access to cables and ports, while cable tie holes let you secure power cords and other cables. The RackMac mini's design helps to ensure one-way airflow from the front panel through the back. Top cover padding and rubber bumpers help to protect your hardware during transport.

Please note that this version of the RackMac mini does not have a slot for an optical drive.

Compatible with Mac mini (Mid 2010-2020)    Supports Intel and Apple M1 Models    1U Rackmount Enclosure    Fits 2 Mac minis Side by Side    Dual Power Buttons & USB 3.1 Gen 1 Ports    Rear Cable and Port Access    Cable Tie Holes    Airflow Management    Top Cover Padding and Rubber Bumpers

Constructed of rugged steel, the RackMac mini is a fully-assembled rackmount solution that supports one or two Mac mini computers installed side-by-side into 1 RU of rack space, placing the computers behind a neat front panel.

The enclosure's design, updated to properly support 6-core Mac mini models, manages airflow through the computers to keep them as cool as ambient air in the rack as on a desk, enabling you to stack them close and stack them high for a Mac mini server farm.

The RackMac mini provides front panel access to each Mac mini's power switch and one of its USB Type-A ports, enabling you to switch each computer on and off, and connect a keyboard, mouse, USB drive, or other USB device.

Do you need to take your mini on the road? The RackMac mini is a perfect travel solution. Its 8.25" mounting depth, plus firm rubber cushions that securely hold your computers in place during transport, make the RackMac mini ideal for use in molded cases such as Gator Cases or SKB 9" Shallow Fly Racks. The RackMac mini's design also allows normal Wi-Fi and Bluetooth wireless operation in most configurations, depending on rack type and position in rack, so you can use iOS device control apps.

The RackMac mini provides open access to your computers' ports at the back of the enclosure.

The RackMac mini secures your Mac minis without trapping them in recirculating hot rack air. A strategically designed chamber directs cool air in a one-way path through front panel openings, now twice the air space to provide proper thermal support for the latest Mac mini, to the computers' air intakes, and then out the back.

The RackMac mini's design ensures that cool air goes in a one-way path through the front panel openings to the computers' air intakes, exiting out the rear. In a single Mac mini configuration, the Sonnet solution's air dam and strategically-placed seals help keep air from circulating in the unoccupied computer bay. Whether you install one or two Mac minis, the RackMac mini helps prevent recirculation of hot air around the computers to keep them ambient temperature chill and operating reliably.

The updated RackMac mini includes dual power/status indicator openings for each computer, allowing its light to shine through whether you've installed an older model or the latest.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Please confirm the SSD cannot be accessed . You mean if the system drive fails there is no way to change it out !!??

A: The internal drive can be changed by an authorized Apple tech.

Q: 2. Is the SSD upgradeable?

A: No. The SSD would not be upgradable

Q: 3. Currently have a dell, & thinking about going mac mini. I have two hdmi monitors and 2 usb hardware devices to connect. will the mini do the job for me?

A: This would work for your needs. But as this only has 1 HDMI port, you would need to get an adapter from Thunderbolt 3(USB C) to HDMi for the second display. Please see attached link https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1450581-REG/xcellon_c_hdmi_43_usb_type_c_to_hdmi.html

Q: 4. Will The late 2018 run Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom?

A: This Apple Mac mini has an i3 processor and only 8GB of RAM, so it would not be recommended for running Adobe programs such as Photoshop and Lightroom.

Q: 5. Can it handle 4K and 6K video footage for editing?

A: The hardware found on this model is not suitable for video editing.

Q: 6. Can this be used with (2) 4k displays?

A: Yes. The Mac Mini Late 2018, can support 2 4K displays via the Thunderbolt port.

Q: 7. Is it good for transferring footage from one hard drive to another? As a media manager, read/write speeds matter, what would those be?

A: This computer would work for that. The Thunderbolt 3 has a speed of 40Gbps.

Q: 8. why is there no optical drive? also can one be added?

A: The Mac mini is a very compact, elegant solution. An external optical drive or HDD or SSD may be added. Apple USB SuperDrive B&H # APMMD564LLA https://bhpho.to/2JMc6w8

Q: 9. To follow up on a previous question, can I run Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign CS6 on the 2018/20 Intel Mac Mini? And if so, how would I install them since they are on CD ROM? Hoping I can upgrade from my Obsolete Mid 2010 iMac Thank you

A: CS6 is not compatible with the current Apple Mac mini.

Q: 10. Is the ram upgradable?

A: Yes, the RAM is upgradable to 64GB