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eBay Up for sale is a used Mac mini (Mid 2011) in good condition that is a little different from your typical Mac mini. This Mac mini has been repurposed as a full-fledged file server that can store terabytes of your personal data and can also be used as a dedicated media server for all your videos. Drawing on my 10+ years of experience working with this model, I breathe new life into them by doing the following: * I upgrade the RAM to 16GB DDR3, the highest capacity this model year supported * I install two 2TB HDDs and format them in a RAID0 configuration, for a total of 4TB of storage * I install a fresh copy of the Linux distro “Ubuntu Server 22.04.4 LTS” operating system * I configure the Mac mini to run as a “plug-and-play” headless server (please see F.A.Q. at bottom of listing) This Mac mini does not have macOS installed; I use Linux exclusively to give it the functionality, reliability, security, and support that goes beyond what any version of macOS can offer. Here is what you get with this machine: – This Mac mini has SMB functionality that allows you to use it as a network drive on all current versions of Windows and most Linux distros – This Mac mini can also be used with any other device on your network that is compatible with SMB, including (but not limited to) iOS devices, Android devices, and even select streaming devices like the AppleTV 4K and Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K – It has AFP functionality that allows you to use it as a network drive on macOS – You can use it as a Time Machine to back up your Mac seamlessly over your private network – It has DLNA functionality so you can stream your videos to any DLNA-compliant device/app – It runs the Jellyfin server software package so you can watch your curated video collection in a sophisticated UI on your computer and supported devices using the Jellyfin app – Wife approved; the Mac mini boasts an elegant design that compliments virtually any surface it is placed on I believe that my Mac mini, as configured, is hard to beat on performance, features, storage capacity, and design for my asking price. Feel free to contact me with any questions that aren’t covered in the F.A.Q. below. *** F.A.Q. *** Q: How do I even use this thing? A: I will ship this item with the documentation that explains how to use it. Q: What is included in the packaging when you ship this to me? A: A power cable, Ethernet cable, and documentation for how to use the server will be provided in the packaging so you can be up and running shortly after receiving the item. Q: Could I reinstall macOS on this Mac mini if I wanted to? A: Yes, but keep in mind that the last version of macOS that was officially supported by Apple on this machine was 10.13 “High Sierra.” Apple dropped support for “High Sierra” in November 2020, so if you choose to reinstall that version of macOS on this Mac mini, you will be using a severely outdated OS that will be riddled with security vulnerabilities when connected to the Internet. Q: If Apple drop support for these machines, aren’t they obsolete? A: No. While Apple did drop support for these machines back in November 2020, they can still be used with other operating systems that are currently supported, like Linux for example. Ubuntu Server 22.04 LTS will be supported until April 2032, so this Mac mini can still have a long and useful life as simple servers for home users and small business owners at a reasonable cost. Q: The Mac mini (Mid 2011) is OVER A DECADE OLD! Can it even handle all of the functionality you claim it has? A: Excellent question, and the answer is a resounding yes. This computer can transfer files on your network at the max speed of its gigabit ethernet connection (100MB/s, see pictures) while running all the software installed on it. The system specs of the Mac mini (Mid 2011) are overkill compared to the minimum system requirements needed to run Ubuntu Server 22.04 LTS, which are: * 1GHz CPU (this Mac mini comes with a dual-core, 2.3GHz Intel Core-i5 processor with hyper-threading) * 1GB RAM (this Mac mini comes with 16GB of RAM installed) * 2.5GB available storage (this Mac mini comes with 4TB of storage) Q: Do I need to access the operating system this Mac mini runs in order to use it? A: No, it is not necessary to access the Mac mini’s installed OS as it is configured to run as a headless server. Q: What is a headless server? A: A headless server is a server that operates without a graphical interface, monitor, keyboard, or mouse attached. It is typically controlled over a network connection for administrative purposes. Q: If the Mac mini does not have a graphical interface, what does it use? A: The server uses a command line interface called “Bash” (short for Bourne-Again SHell). Q: What if I want to access the OS for myself? A: You can access the server’s operating system by connecting the Mac mini to a monitor and keyboard. Keep in mind that a basic understanding of the Linux command line is required to use the OS, but again there is no need to worry about knowing how to do that since this computer runs headless. Q: Can I connect USB storage devices to this Mac mini? A: The short answer is no. While you can plug in and mount USB storage devices in Ubuntu Server, doing so requires intermediate-level knowledge of the Linux command line, so you’re better off just using the Mac mini’s internal storage over the network instead 🙂 Q: Do I need to keep the Mac mini at my desk? A: No. You can place your mac mini in the same area as your wireless router, switch, or ISP-provided modem, but please make sure to keep it on a stable surface where it won’t be disturbed. Q: Can I connect this Mac mini to my WiFi? A: The short answer is no. You need to have it physically connected to your wireless router, switch, or ISP-provided modem via an Ethernet cable. Due to the “always-on, multi-client access” nature of servers, it is strongly recommended that you have it connected to Ethernet anyway. Q: How do I apply system updates, security updates, and software updates to this Mac mini? A: I have configured this Mac mini to automatically download and apply system updates, security updates, and software updates without user input. Q: OK, but what about updates that require a system reboot? A: The Mac mini is configured to automatically reboot once every Sunday at 3:45AM EST in order to apply any updates that require a system restart, as well as to perform general maintenance for continued system stability (such as clearing the swap memory). Q: How long after the Mac mini is powered on or reboots do I have to wait before it appears on my network? A: The Mac mini takes an average of 5 minutes to appear on your network once it is powered on or it reboots. Q: Can I turn off the Mac mini when it is not in use? A: Yes, but you shouldn’t have to since it is a server and meant to be running even when it is not actively being used. Q: But if I leave it on all the time, won’t my power bill go up? A: The Mac mini (Mid 2011) uses 40W of power when idle and around 60W while under load; because the Mac mini will be idle for the vast majority of that time, the impact to your energy bill due to the Mac mini being on 24/7 will be negligible at best. Q: Will the Mac mini make a lot of noise while it is on? A: Not really. The Mac mini runs quiet under normal operation but may produce a noticeable amount of fan noise when any of the following occurs: * During heavy read/write operations * When playing back a video via Jellyfin * When placed in an enclosed spaced with little to no airflow At its worst, the fan noise level is comparable to someone whispering loudly, but once it is idling (which is most of the time), the Mac mini can only be heard if you’re a few inches away from it in an environment with low ambient noise. I set the minimum fan speed on these machines a little more aggressively than the engineers at Apple in order to keep the internal components cooler, which increases reliability. Q: Aren’t there cheaper 4TB servers I can buy for the money? A: Oh, absolutely; but I can almost guarantee that most (if not all) 4TB servers you come across for cheaper will not afford you with the functionality, reliability, ease of use, and aesthetics my Mac mini server offers. This Mac mini looks great anywhere you place it, is compact for the amount of internal storage it is packing, runs quiet, and uses a relatively small amount of power to run when compared to other 4TB servers.
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