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Mac mini with Snow Leopard Server

Thinking about your first Mac?

Answers to some of the most common
PC-to-Mac questions

 
  • External SuperDrive

    Compact and convenient, the external MacBook Air SuperDrive connects to your Mac mini with a single USB cable. It lets you install new software and play and burn both CDs and DVDs, including double-layer DVDs.

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    Everything you need in an optical drive.

    You can play and burn both CDs and DVDs with the MacBook Air SuperDrive connected to your Mac mini. It's perfect when you want to watch a DVD movie, install software, create backup discs, and more.


    The essence of simplicity.

    You'll never have to worry about lost cables with the MacBook Air SuperDrive. There’s no power adapter, and it connects to your Mac mini with a single USB cable that's built into the SuperDrive.

    Technical Details

    • Slot-loading 8x SuperDrive (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
    • Writes DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL discs at up to 4x speed
    • Writes DVD-R and DVD+R discs at up to 8x speed
    • Writes DVD-RW at up to 6x speed and DVD+RW discs at up to 8x speed
    • Reads DVDs at up to 8x speed
    • Writes CD-R discs at up to 24x speed
    • Writes CD-RW discs at up to 16x speed
    • Reads CDs at up to 24x speed
    External SuperDrive
    External SuperDrive
  • Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter

    The Mini DisplayPort allows you to connect a DVI-based external display using an adapter. The Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter lets you connect an advanced digital monitor that uses DVI video. Review the documentation or check with the manufacturer of your monitor to make sure you’re choosing the right adapter.

    Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter
    Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter
  • Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter

    Use the Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter to connect to a 30-inch display, such as a 30-inch Apple Cinema HD Display, and enjoy the ultimate widescreen canvas with a resolution of 2560 by 1600 pixels.

    Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter
    Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter
  • Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter

    Use the Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter to connect to a standard analog monitor, projector, or LCD that uses a VGA connector or cable. Review the documentation or check with the manufacturer of your monitor to make sure you're choosing the right adapter.

    Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter
    Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter
  • External Storage

    For additional storage, connect a Promise SmartStor DS4600 RAID subsystem to your Mac mini. The Promise SmartStor DS4600 offers RAID 5 data protection with outstanding performance in a compact, power-efficient, ultra-quiet design. No configuration is required — simply unpack and connect your power cable and FireWire 800 cable to complete your installation.

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    The Promise SmartStor DS4600 RAID subsystem is the perfect external storage solution for Mac mini. Configured with four 7200-rpm 1TB SATA drives in a compact, quiet enclosure, the SmartStor DS4600 provides hardware RAID protected storage for your server applications.

    • 4TB storage (4x1TB 7200-rpm SATA drives) – 2.7TB in RAID 5 formatted with HFS+
    • Compact desktop enclosure
    • Ultra-quiet design
    • SmartNAVI Management Software
    • Two FireWire 800 (1394b) interfaces, one FireWire 400 (1394a) interface and one high-speed USB 2.0 interface
    • Supports multiple RAID levels including RAID 5, 0, 1, and 10.
    • Hot-swap drive bays for effortless replacement of drives in case of failure
    • Low-power: 40W max load (active read and write), 36W idle, 15W standby

    Included: Quick Start Guide, FireWire 800 cable, USB 2.0 cable, power cable, CD-ROM with SmartNAVI management software and product manual.

    External Storage
    External Storage
  • AppleCare Protection Plan

    For up to three years from your computer's original purchase date, the AppleCare Protection Plan gives you direct, one-stop access to Apple's award-winning telephone technical support for questions about Apple hardware, Mac OS X, iLife, and iWork. And you get global repair coverage for your Mac — both parts and labor — through convenient service options.


    When you purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan and your computer at the same time, you'll be automatically registered in the plan.

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    Service and support from the people who know your Mac best

    Every Mac comes with complimentary telephone technical support for 90 days from your Mac purchase and a one-year limited warranty. With the AppleCare Protection Plan, you can extend your service coverage to three years from the computer's purchase date. You can call Apple's award-winning technical support experts as often as you like and get your questions answered. And if you need repair service, we offer convenient service options around the world.

    AppleCare Coverage Plans

    One stop for technical support

    Because Apple designs the computer, the operating system, and many applications, the Mac is a truly integrated system. And only the AppleCare Protection Plan gives you one-stop service and support from Apple experts, so most issues can be resolved in a single call. Here's what you get:

    • Direct access to Apple experts
    • Global repair coverage1
    • Onsite repair: Request that a technician come to your work site
    • Carry-in repair: Take your Mac to an Apple Retail Store or other Apple Authorized Service Provider

    Apple hardware coverage

    The AppleCare Protection Plan provides global repair coverage, both parts and labor, from Apple-authorized technicians around the world. Apple hardware coverage includes:

    • Your Mac computer
    • Included accessories such as the power adapter
    • Apple memory (RAM)
    • AirPort Express Base Station, AirPort Extreme Base Station, or Time Capsule2
    • MacBook Air SuperDrive (for Mac mini with Snow Leopard Server only)
    • Apple display purchased with your Mac

    Software support included

    Whether you're sitting in the comfort of your home or office or on the go, you can get direct access to Apple experts for questions on a wide range of Mac topics, including:

    • Using the Mac OS X operating system
    • Quick how-to questions about iLife and iWork
    • Connecting to printers and AirPort networks

    What you'll receive

    • Getting started guide
    • Terms and conditions
    • Diagnostic utility (TechTool Deluxe)

    Important Notes

    The AppleCare Protection Plan can be purchased only while your Mac is still covered under the standard one-year limited warranty. See AppleCare Protection Plan Terms and Conditions for complete product details.

    For more information, read frequently asked questions.

    For Mac computers preconfigured with Mac OS X Server, the plan covers server administration and network management issues using the graphical user interface of Mac OS X Server. For advanced server operation and integration issues, purchase Mac OS X Server Software Support.

    (1) Availability of each option depends on country in which service is requested and location of Apple Authorized Service Provider. Apple may also request that the customer replace components with readily installable parts. (2) Must be purchased within two years of Mac purchase.

    AppleCare Protection Plan benefits are in addition to any legal rights provided by consumer protection laws in your jurisdiction. With the exception of North Carolina, the company obligated under the AppleCare Protection Plan in the United States is AppleCare Service Company, Inc., an Arizona corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of Apple Inc., doing business in Texas as Apple CSC Inc. In North Carolina, the company obligated under the AppleCare Protection Plan is Apple Inc. Purchase of the plan is not required to purchase the covered equipment. For complete details, see terms at www.apple.com/legal/applecare/appgeos.html.

    AppleCare Protection Plan
    AppleCare Protection Plan

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Specifications

  • 2.53GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
  • 4GB 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2x2GB
  • Dual 500GB Serial ATA Drives
 

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