--- product_id: 102422977 title: "2018 RackMac Mini" brand: "sonnet" price: "€ 490.79" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.it/products/102422977-2018-rackmac-mini store_origin: IT region: Italy --- # Front USB & power access Optimized airflow for cool operation Fits 1-2 Mac minis in 1U rack 2018 RackMac Mini **Brand:** sonnet **Price:** € 490.79 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🚀 Rack your Mac minis like a pro — cool, controlled, and always within reach! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 2018 RackMac Mini by sonnet - **How much does it cost?** € 490.79 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.it](https://www.desertcart.it/products/102422977-2018-rackmac-mini) ## Best For - sonnet enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted sonnet brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Front Panel Control:** Easily power on/off and connect USB devices without reaching behind the rack. - • **Travel-Ready Design:** Rubber cushions and compact 8.25-inch depth make it perfect for mobile rack installations and road warriors. - • **Dual Mac mini Rackmount:** Securely mounts one or two Mac minis side-by-side in a sleek 1U steel enclosure. - • **Advanced Thermal Management:** Engineered airflow channels keep your Mac minis as cool as on a desktop, even in dense rack setups. - • **Streamlined Cable Management:** Back connectors accessible without opening the unit, keeping your setup clean and professional. ## Overview The 2018 RackMac Mini by Sonnet is a rugged alloy steel 1U rackmount enclosure designed to securely hold one or two Mac mini computers. It features optimized front-to-back airflow to maintain ambient temperatures, front panel access to power buttons and USB ports for easy control, and a compact depth with cushioned mounting for transport-ready use. Ideal for professionals building efficient Mac mini server farms or mobile setups, it combines durability, convenience, and thermal efficiency in a sleek package. ## Description Product description Rack ’em Up! Mac minis are great general-purpose computers, and make sweet servers for many applications. However, integrating them into a rack poses some challenges. How do you securely mount the minis? How do you keep them cool? How do you turn them on without pulling them out of the rack? How do you plug in a thumb drive for a quick update? Sonnet’s RackMac mini solves all these challenges and more! Server Room Sociable 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 1U of rack space, placing the computers behind a neat front panel. Updated With Larger Openings to Support Proper Cooling of 2018 and 2020 6-Core Mac minis 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. Front Controlled The RackMac mini provides front panel access to each Mac mini’s power switch and one of its USB-A ports, enabling you to switch each computer on and off, and connect a keyboard, mouse, USB drive, or other USB device. Road Trip Ready Do you need to take your mini on the road? The RackMac mini is a perfect travel solution. Its 8.25-inch mounting depth, plus firm rubber cushions that securely hold your computers in place during transport, make RackMac mini ideal for use in molded cases such as those from Gator Cases. The RackMac mini’s design also allows normal WiFi and Bluetooth wireless operation in most configurations (depending on rack type and position in rack), so you can use iOS device control apps. Cool as a Cucumber 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. Review: Perfect Fit for my Mac mini... Power button mechanism is simple but it works well - Looks right at home in rack. Power button and power led window are very practical and thoughtful features. Was able to secure my thunderbolt hub, ssd storage and power supply in the second bay with dual lock and some cable management ties. All connectors are available from the back of the unit without opening and the whole kit is secure enough to travel in a mobile rack (though this one's going to sit in my studio). Only potential downside in my installation is that this fully covered, full depth unit sitting at the top of my rack limits the effectiveness of my built in rack fan by blocking the airflow to other equipment in the rack. Feels overpriced for what it is, but well designed and effective. Fits my needs perfectly. Review: Makes ministering Mac minis more manageable - You take a look at this, and say to yourself, “Gosh that’s an awful lot to pay for some bent steel and a couple of buttons,“ but let me tell you, I’ve tried others, and this rack shelf is the best thing I’ve found for Mac Minis. No need to go crawling around the back to press the power button or try to connect something quickly — it’s all right there on the front, and it makes managing cables out of the back a lot easier too. Totally worth it, and looks clean. Hot tip: give yourself a blank panel or some other short shelf above or below this rack shelf, so you don’t have to go scraping your knuckles when you do need to plug or unplug something from the backside. ## Features - Supports Mac Mini 2018. Will support Mac mini or Mac mini with OS X Server [mid 2010 (4,1) through early 2020 - 1U height and standard mounting holes allow RackMac mini to be installed easily into any standard equipment rack - Top cover padding which holds the computers firmly in place during transport and 11-inch mounting depth make RackMac mini perfectly suited for portable rack installations - Manages airflow from front to back through each computer to keep them ambient temperature chill, even when RackMac mini is mounted between two other components - Securely installs one or two Mac minis inside a 1U rackmount enclosure ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07MTS4GYN | | Best Sellers Rank | #968 in Computer Racks & Cabinets | | Brand | Sonnet | | Compatible Devices | Mac mini (Server/Desktop) | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 128 Reviews | | Enclosure Material | Alloy Steel | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00732311012785 | | Is Assembly Required | No | | Item Dimensions D x W x H | 10.98"D x 10.98"W x 1.75"H | | Item Weight | 7.2 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Sonnet Technologies | | Material | Alloy Steel | | Mfr Part Number | RACK-MIN-2XA | | Model Number | RACK-MIN-2XA | | Mounting Type | Rack Mount | | Product Dimensions | 10.98"D x 10.98"W x 1.75"H | | Size | 4.445 cm | | UPC | 732311012785 | | Warranty Description | 2 Year | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Sonnet - **Compatible Devices:** Mac mini (Server/Desktop) - **Material:** Alloy Steel - **Product Dimensions:** 10.98"D x 10.98"W x 1.75"H - **Size:** 4.445 cm ## Images ![2018 RackMac Mini - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/519WIxJuRwL.jpg) ![2018 RackMac Mini - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61DCM98JyvL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect Fit for my Mac mini... Power button mechanism is simple but it works well *by R***V on March 19, 2024* Looks right at home in rack. Power button and power led window are very practical and thoughtful features. Was able to secure my thunderbolt hub, ssd storage and power supply in the second bay with dual lock and some cable management ties. All connectors are available from the back of the unit without opening and the whole kit is secure enough to travel in a mobile rack (though this one's going to sit in my studio). Only potential downside in my installation is that this fully covered, full depth unit sitting at the top of my rack limits the effectiveness of my built in rack fan by blocking the airflow to other equipment in the rack. Feels overpriced for what it is, but well designed and effective. Fits my needs perfectly. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Makes ministering Mac minis more manageable *by M***. on September 10, 2024* You take a look at this, and say to yourself, “Gosh that’s an awful lot to pay for some bent steel and a couple of buttons,“ but let me tell you, I’ve tried others, and this rack shelf is the best thing I’ve found for Mac Minis. No need to go crawling around the back to press the power button or try to connect something quickly — it’s all right there on the front, and it makes managing cables out of the back a lot easier too. Totally worth it, and looks clean. Hot tip: give yourself a blank panel or some other short shelf above or below this rack shelf, so you don’t have to go scraping your knuckles when you do need to plug or unplug something from the backside. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Tight fit for M1 *by R***S on March 3, 2024* I really like this rack unit. Its very solid and functions wonderfully for keeping your macs in a rack and having them protected while having the ability to turn them on and off as well as access to a USB port. The one thing I will say is it is a VERY TIGHT fit to get the M1 in here. Not sure about the other models but I was almost certain this wasnt going to work when putting my units in this rack. But assure you they do fit its just very very tight. ## Frequently Bought Together - 2018 RackMac Mini - 1U Rack Kit for 2 Mac minis (RACK-MIN-2XA) - Apple 2023 Mac Mini Desktop Computer with Apple M2 chip with 8‑core CPU and 10‑core GPU, 8GB Unified Memory, 256GB SSD Storage, Gigabit Ethernet. 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