Sonnet: XMAC-STD-IIDVT5 xMac Studio Enclosure Systems
Package Contents
- xMac Studio Enclosure
- Echo II DV T5 Module (2-slot Thunderbolt 5 to PCIe card expansion)
- Region-specific power cable
- Two 6-pin auxiliary power cables
- Two 0.8-meter Thunderbolt 5 cables
- Two ThunderLok-A connector locks (for securing Thunderbolt 5 cables)
- Extension rails (for rack depth 16-24 inches)
- Two adhesive-backed magnets (for mounting portable SSDs)
- Documentation
Your Workflow
Expanded and Secured
A Mac Studio delivers phenomenal processing power, outperforming computers many times its size and price — and includes a robust selection of ports. But how do you integrate a Mac Studio into off-the-desk professional workflows and expand its connectivity beyond what’s available out of the box?
Sonnet xMac Studio integrates a Mac Studio into a compact, rugged steel 3U rackmount enclosure with an optional Thunderbolt to PCIe card expansion module to support diverse audio and video application workflows.
Designed for Expansion
Connect Specialty Audio and Video Cards
Your Choice of System
For many creative professionals, PCIe card expansion for connecting specialty I/O and processing cards to handle audio and video post-production projects is not an option — it’s a necessity! Sonnet designed xMac Studio for pro workflow flexibility; choose a system configured with the Thunderbolt™ to PCIe card expansion module that best suits your needs. xMac Studio is also available without a module so you can add one at a later date, or use one of your existing compatible Sonnet expansion modules*.
Control and Connect
Easy Access to Mac Studio and PCIe Card Expansion Module
xMac Studio places your Mac Studio behind a quick and easy to remove front panel. Convenient front panel operation allows you to turn on the computer with its own dedicated front power button, connect USB devices through a 4-port USB-A hub, and access the Studio’s front ports and SD card slot. When equipped with an Echo PCIe Card expansion module, three rear panel locking thumbscrews allow you to easily pull out and access the module and PCIe cards through the front without removing the front panel. The xMac Studio design enables you to connect and disconnect cables without needing to remove the computer from the enclosure.
xMac Studio is designed to allow normal WiFi and Bluetooth wireless operation in most configurations (depending on rack type and position in rack), so you can use wireless devices and iOS device control apps.
Connects PCIe Card Slots to Mac Studio
Use high-performance PCIe cards with the Mac Studio. Choose between Thunderbolt 5 or Thunderbolt 3 expansion module.
Makes Your Mac Studio Road-ready
3U rackmount enclosure with firm rubber cushions securely holds the Mac Studio and Thunderbolt expansion module in place, adding mobility to your workflow.
Ideal for Use in Server Rooms
Standard mounting holes and included adjustable rack rails enable easy installation into any standard server rack up to 24" deep.
Front to Back Airflow Management
Supports direct airflow through the enclosure, Mac Studio, and Thunderbolt expansion module to keep them operating as cool in a rack as on a desk, even when xMac Studio is mounted between two other rack-mounted components.
Front Panel Power Button and Integrated USB-A Ports
Front panel button enables operation of the computer’s rear-mounted power switch; integrated USB-A hub connects four USB peripherals to the Mac Studio.
Easy Access
No tools required – removable front panel secured with thumbscrews allows easy installation of and access to the Mac Studio. Secured with three thumbscrews on the back, the Thunderbolt expansion module can be removed and reinstalled through the front of the enclosure without removing the front plate.
Open Slot and Port Access
Provides access to the computer’s SD card slot and front and back panel ports, enabling you to connect and disconnect cables easily.
Space for Storage
Behind a covered opening beneath the computer is a space to place two Thunderbolt or USB SSDs (sold separately); two included adhesive-backed magnets secure them in place.
Key Features & Specifications
- Compact and Rugged – 3U rackmount steel enclosure securely houses a Mac Studio with a pre-installed Echo II DV T5 expansion module.
- Echo II DV T5 Module – Supports two high-bandwidth, full-height, full-length non-GPU PCIe cards, such as Avid Pro Tools | HDX cards. For card compatibility, refer to Sonnet’s PCIe Cards Compatibility Chart. Expansion module features two PCIe 4.0 slots, four 80 Gbps Thunderbolt 5 ports with dual 80 Gbps Thunderbolt 5 interfaces, 400W power supply, and dual Noctua quiet fans (rated at 17 dBA).
- Makes Your Mac Studio Road-ready – 3U rackmount enclosure with firm rubber cushions securely holds the Mac Studio and Thunderbolt expansion module in place, adding mobility to your workflow.
- Ideal for Use in Server Rooms – Standard mounting holes and included adjustable rack rails enable easy installation into any standard server rack up to 24" deep.
- Front to Back Airflow Management – Supports direct airflow through the enclosure, Mac Studio, and Echo II DV T5 Module to keep them operating as cool in a rack as on a desk, even when xMac Studio is mounted between two other rack-mounted components.
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Front Panel Power Button and Integrated USB-A Ports – Front panel button enables operation of the computer’s rear-mounted power switch; integrated USB-A hub connects four USB peripherals to the Mac Studio.
- Easy Access – No tools requiredl; removable front panel secured with thumbscrews allows easy installation of and access to the Mac Studio. Secured with three thumbscrews on the back, the Echo II DV T5 Module can be removed and reinstalled through the front of the enclosure without removing the front plate.
- Open Slot and Port Access – Provides access to the computer’s SD card slot and front and back panel ports, enabling you to connect and disconnect cables easily.
- Space for Storage – Behind a covered opening beneath the computer is a space to place two Thunderbolt or USB SSDs (sold separately); two included adhesive-backed magnets secure them in place.
- Compatibility – Compatible with Mac Studio. See official product page Tech Specs for latest compatibility information.
- Dimensions (WxDxH) – 19 x 16.5 x 5.2 in. (48 x 41.9 x 13.3 cm).
- Weight – 21 lbs (9.53 kg).
- Space for SSD Maximum Height – 0.7 in (18 mm) inserted from rear; 0.9 in (23 mm) inserted from front.
Hardware
Part Number
- XMAC-STD-IIDVT5
Warranty
- 2-year
Form Factor
- 3U rackmount enclosure
External Connectors
- Four USB-A ports
Included Echo II DV T5 Module
External Connectors
- Four Thunderbolt 5 ports
- Power (C14-type)
Thunderbolt 5 Computer Ports
- Cables Supported
- Thunderbolt 5 or Thunderbolt 4 cables
- Cables Not Supported
- Thunderbolt optical cables
Thunderbolt Peripheral Ports
(Note that the downstream ports are not necessarily Thunderbolt 5 ports; they are the same as the host ports (Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, or USB4).
- Connectivity
- With USB-C connector
- Peripherals Supported
- Thunderbolt 5, 4, 3 devices
- USB4, 3, 2, 1 devices
- Thunderbolt 5, 4, 3, and USB-C monitors
- DisplayPort and HDMI monitors(2)
Internal Connector
- Two auxiliary power; each provides up to 75W of power for PCIe cards that require supplemental power
Expansion Slots
- Two x16 mechanical (x4 electrical) PCIe 4.0
PCIe Cards Supported
- Two full-length, full-height, single-width PCIe cards
Power Supply
- Universal 400W, 115-230V AC, 50-60 Hz(3)
Operating Temperature
- 0ºC to 35ºC (32ºF to 95ºF)
Dimensions (WxDxH)
- 19 x 16.5 x 5.2 in. (48 x 41.9 x 13.3 cm)
SSD Maximum Height
- 0.7 in. (18 mm) inserted from rear
- 0.9 in. (23 mm) inserted from front
Weight
- 21 lbs (9.53 kg)
Compliance
- RoHS 3 (Directive 2015/863)
- IEC62368-1 and IEC62368-2 Safety
