Mac mini Mounting Module Thunderbolt SSD Storage Dock. Add up to 16TB of M.2 NVME SSD storage.

The DuoModo™ xMac™ mini Module is the ultimate Mac mini® upgrade. The module provides secure computer mounting in a DuoModo desktop or rackmount enclosure. It includes a built-in 40Gbps Thunderbolt™ 3 storage dock that adds NVMe storage expansion capability and additional ports for connecting peripherals.

Front Panel Connectivity
40Gbps Thunderbolt and 10Gbps USB ports
The front panel features one passthrough 40Gbps Thunderbolt 3 port and three 10Gbps USB ports (two Type-C, one Type A) for connecting peripherals.

Versatile Internal Expansion
M.2 SSD Storage Internal USB Type A Port
On top of the dock are two M.2 NVMe SSD sockets for one or two M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe SSDs (sold separately). The dock also features an internal USB Type A port that's perfect for connecting an iLok USB-A, thumb drive, or bus-powered USB storage drive.

Quiet Operation
The DuoModo xMac mini Module includes a temperature controlled, variable-speed fans that automatically and quietly provide cooling for the Thunderbolt 3 dock, any installed SSDs, and the module’s power adapter.

Key Features

Add a Mac mini

• Securely Holds an Intel® or M1 Mac mini in Horizontal or Vertical Orientation
• Open Access to the Computer’s Ports in Back
• Rugged Steel Frame Protects Installed Mac mini

Built-in Thunderbolt Dock with SSD Sockets and Front Panel Ports

Four Front Panel Ports

• One Thunderbolt 3 (40Gbps) Port
• Two USB 3.2 (10Gbps) Type-C Ports
• One USB 3.2 (10Gbps) Type A Port

Internal Connections

• Two M.2 NVMe SSD Sockets – Add up to 16TB (SSDs sold separately)
• One Internal USB 3.2 (10Gbps) Type A Port
• Internal Thunderbolt 3 (40Gbps) Port Connects Dock to the Mac mini

Internal USB Type A Port

• Internal USB Type A Port Included for Securely Connecting an iLok USB-A, Thumb Drive, or Bus-powered USB Storage Drive

Quiet Fan

• Temperature-controlled, Variable-speed Fan Offers Quiet Operation

Why Sonnet?

• 2-year Product Warranty
• Free Lifetime Customer Technical Support
• Designed and Made In the USA

Why Thunderbolt 3 Instead of Thunderbolt 4?
DuoModo Modules rely on Thunderbolt 3 technology for maximum performance. 

Specifications

• Part Number: DM-MOD-ZM
• Warranty: 2-year
• Form Factor: Expansion system module
• Front Panel Connectors:
• One Thunderbolt (USB Type-C) port
• Two USB 3.2 (10Gbps) Type-C ports
• One USB 3.2 (10Gbps) Type A port
• Internal Connectors:
• One Thunderbolt (USB Type-C) port to Mac mini
• One USB 3.2 (10Gbps) Type A port for thumb drive or dongle
• Two M-keyed (NVMe) M.2 sockets (each connected at PCIe x2)
• SSDs: One or two M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe SSDs (with or without heat sink). For a list of supported SSDs, see the following
• Power Supply: Universal 96W, 100-240V AC, 50-60Hz, C14-type power connector
• Operating Temperature: 0ºC to 35ºC (32ºF to 95ºF)
• Dimensions (WxDxH): 3.3 x 16.4 x 8.5 in. (8.4 x 41.6 x 21.7 cm)
• Weight: 4.95 lbs (2.25 kg)
• Compliance: RoHS 3 (Directive 2015/863), IEC62368-1 and IEC62368-2 Safety
• Package Contents:
• xMac mini Module
• Region-specific power cable for US, Australia, Europe, Japan, Switzerland, or UK
• 0.5-meter Thunderbolt 3 cable
• Documentation
• Product Manual PDF:
• Technical Notes:
• Metal enclosures can attenuate the Bluetooth signal from your Mac mini. Using an external adapter such as (plugged into the USB port on the front of DuoModo xMac mini module can improve its performance.
• macOS 10.14.6 supports both 512 and 4k block size SSDs, but macOS 10.13.6 supports only 4k block size SSDs. SSDs 1TB or larger are shipped from the factory programmed with a 4k block size. If you have smaller SSDs that are programmed with 512 block size, and you need to be compatible with macOS 10.13.6, you may need to reprogram your SSDs to a 4k block size. See this for more details.

Compatibility

• Mac Compatibility:
• Mac mini® (M2/M2 Pro) macOS® 13 - macOS 14
• Mac mini (M1) macOS 11 - macOS 14
• Mac mini (2018) - Last version with Intel® CPU macOS 10.14 - macOS 14
• Mac mini (Late 2014) with an Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter plus a Thunderbolt 2 cable (both sold separately) macOS 10.12 - macOS 12
• Mac mini (Late 2012) with an Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter plus a Thunderbolt 2 cable (both sold separately) macOS 10.12 - macOS 10.15

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