There’s a new rackmount option available for the Apple Mac Studio, offering numerous options for audio professionals, we have the details.
The new RackMac Studio from Sonnet offers a 3U enclosure to install and secure one or two Mac Studio computers in a Standard 19-inch Rack.
This is what Sonnet say about the RackMac Studio;
“RackMac Studio is a rugged steel 3U rackmount enclosure for securing one or two Mac Studio computers in a rack, placing them behind a quick and easy to remove front panel. Convenient front panel operation allows you turn Mac Studio computers on with their own dedicated front power buttons, connect USB devices through passthrough USB-A ports, and access the computers’ front ports and SD card slots. RackMac Studio’s design enables you to connect and disconnect cables easily without needing to remove the computers from the enclosure.
Openings on top of RackMac Studio ensure hindrance-free wireless signal access. The RackMac 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.”
Features
Secures one or two Mac Studio computers inside a compact and rugged steel enclosure.
3U height and standard mounting holes enable easy installation into any standard server rack.
Removable front panel secured with thumbscrews allows easy installation of and access to the Mac Studios with no tools required.
Front Panel Power Switches and USB Ports: Front panel buttons enable easy operation of the Mac Studios rear-mounted power switches; USB-A ports enable connection of a USB peripheral to each computer.
Behind a covered opening beneath each Mac Studio is a space to place up to three USB or Thunderbolt SSDs (sold separately); an included adhesive-backed magnet secures them in place.
Open Slot and Port Access: Provides access to computers’ SD card slots and front and back panel ports, enabling you to connect and disconnect cables easily.
Road Trip Ready: 9.5-inch mounting depth plus firm rubber cushions that hold the Mac Studios securely in place during transport make RackMac Studio perfect for use in portable racks and shallow molded rack cases.
Front to Back Airflow Management: Supports direct airflow through each Mac Studio to keep it operating as cool in rack as on the desk, even when the enclosure is mounted between two other rackmounted components.
More Info
RackMac Studio secures your Mac Studios without trapping them in recirculating hot rack air, supporting their thermal design to keep them as cool in a rack as out on a desk. Ventilation holes on the enclosure’s front panel plus an enclosed chamber beneath each computer ensure the computers’ ability to draw in cool air through their bases, while a completely open back enables them to expel warm air out the back unimpeded.
RackMac Studio provides space beneath each Mac Studio 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.
Pricing
The new Sonnet RackMac Studio costs $449.99 and will be available starting the week of October 24.