<h4>XMAC-STD-III xMac Studio / Echo III Module</h4><p>Pro 3U Rackmount Enclosure with Thunderbolt to PCIe Card Expansion System for Mac Studio<br /><br />• Connects PCIe Card Slots to Mac Studio<br />Use high-performance PCIe cards with the Mac Studio<br /><br />• Makes Your Mac Studio Road-ready<br />3U rackmount enclosure with firm rubber cushions securely holds the Mac Studio and Thunderbolt expansion module in place adding mobility to your workflow<br /><br />• Ideal for Use in Server Rooms<br />Standard mounting holes and included adjustable rack rails enable easy installation into any standard server rack up to 24” deep<br /><br />• Front to Back Airflow Management<br />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 the xMac Studio is mounted between two other rack-mounted components<br /><br />• Front Panel Power Switch and Integrated USB-A Ports<br />Front panel button enables operation of the computer’s rear-mounted power switch; integrated USB-A hub enables connection of four USB peripherals to the Mac Studio<br /><br />• Easy Access<br />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<br /><br />• Space for Storage<br />Behind a covered opening beneath the computer is a space to place up to three USB or Thunderbolt SSDs (sold separately); an included adhesive-backed magnet secures them in place<br /><br />• Open Slot and Port Access<br />Provides access to the computer’s SD card slot and front and back panel ports enabling you to connect and disconnect cables easily<br /><br /><strong>THREE SYSTEMS TO CHOOSE FROM</strong><br />For many creative professionals PCIe card expansion is not an option – its a necessity for connecting specialty cards to handle audio and video post-production projects.
But how do you incorporate a Mac Studio into off-the-desk professional workflows?<br /><br />Sonnet’s xMac Studio integrates a Mac Studio into a compact rackmount enclosure with an optional PCIe card expansion module to support diverse audio and video application needs<br /><br /><strong>EASY ACCESS TO MAC STUDIO AND PCIE CARD EXPANSION MODULE</strong><br />xMac Studio is a rugged steel 3U rackmount enclosure for securing a Mac Studio with optional PCIe card expansion module in a rack placing the Mac Studio behind a quick and easy to remove front panel.
Convenient front panel operation allows you turn Mac Studio on with its own dedicated front power button connect USB devices through a 4-port USB-A hub and access the computer’s front ports and SD card slots. When equipped with an Echo III or Echo I 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. xMac Studio’s design enables you to connect and disconnect cables without needing to remove the Mac Studio from the enclosure.<br /><br />An opening on top of xMac Studio ensures hindrance-free wireless signal access.
Ventilation holes on the enclosure’s front panel plus an enclosed chamber beneath the Mac Studio ensures the computer’s ability to draw in cool air through its base while a completely open back enables it to expel warm air out the back unimpeded.<br /><br /><strong>SECURE UP TO THREE THUNDERBOLT OR USB SSD DRIVES UNDER THE MAC STUDIO</strong><br />xMac Studio provides space beneath the computer to house up to three Thunderbolt or USB SSDs (sold separately) up to 3.2 inches wide by 0.75 inch tall.
Simply remove the rear access panel apply the supplied adhesive-backed magnet to the bottom of the SSD insert the SSD and connect it to the computer and then reinstall the panel. The space is also suitable for other thin bus-powered devices.<br /><br /><strong>WORKFLOWS ON THE GO</strong><br />Do you need to take your workflow on the road? The xMac Studio is a perfect travel solution.
Its 16.5-inch mounting depth – plus firm rubber cushions that securely hold your Mac Studio in place during transport – make xMac Studio ideal for use in molded rack cases from Gator Cases fly racks from SKB Cases or most any travel rack.</p><table class=features><thead><tr><th colspan=2>Features</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td class=feature>Type</td><td>Mac Mounting </td></tr></tbody></table>

