Mac mini Server HardwareΒΆ
Note
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Apple’s Mac mini Server provides a highly integrated CPU. As provided by AAltsys Technology, the hardware specifications for an Apple mac Mini server are:
| Qty | Product | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MAC MINI SERVER | Intel quad-core i7 processor, 4 Gb RAM
2 X 1-Tb hard drive, Intel HD Graphics 4000
HDMI port, Thunderbolt MiniDisplay port options
Firewire 800, 4 X USB 3.0, 1 X 10-Gbps Thunderbolt
SDXC card slot, Audio In-Out, IR receiver
1 Gb Ethernet, 802.11n Wireless, Bluetooth 4.0
|
| 1 | 8 Gb RAM UPGRADE | 1 X 8-Gb 204-pin SODIMM DDR3 PC3-16000 |
| 1 | ETHERNET ADAPTER | Apple Thunderbolt to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter |
| 1 | MYPASSPORT DRIVE | WD Ultra 1 Tb USB 3.0 external drive for backup |
Additional components are required for a headless server installation, and console components are needed while installing operating system software:
| Qty | Product | Description of Required Installation Components |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CABLE MODEM | WAN: an ISP’s broadband connection to the Internet |
| 2 | NETWORK SWITCH | LAN: NETGEAR GS108NA ProSafe 8-Port Gigabit Switch |
| 1 | UPS | CyberPower CP1350AVRLCD Series UPS 1350VA 810W |
| Qty | Product | Description of Console Components |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | HDMI/DVI MONITOR | ASUS VE248H 24-Inch LED Monitor with Speakers |
| 1 | USB KEYBOARD | Apple MB110LL/B Keyboard w/ Numeric Keypad (White) |
| 1 | USB MOUSE | AmazonBasics 3-Button USB Wired Mouse (Black) |
| 1 | USB SUPERDRIVE | APPLE CD-RW/DVD-RW alternative to USB or SDXC card
(used during OS installation only)
|
Note
- The Mac mini Server comes with video connectors for HDMI and DVI, but not VGA, and no display cable is included. Provide a combination of cable and display compatible with HDMI or DVI.
- The server requires USB keyboard and mouse; not PS/2 style devices.
- The Apple Superdrive works with Apple computers only. Apple computers may or may not work with other brands or types of USB optical drives.