Apple Mac mini (Mid 2011) Technical Specifications

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OVERVIEW
IntroducedJuly 2011
Model IdentifierMacmini5,1 (2.3 GHz) Macmini5,2 (2.5 or 2.7 GHz)
Model NumberA1347
EMC2442
Order NumberMC815LL/A (2.3 GHz), MC816LL/A (2.5 GHz)
SupportNiwTech
ColorsSilver
Weight and Dimensions2.7 lbs., 1.4" H x 7.7" W x 7.7" D
PROCESSOR
ProcessorIntel Core i5 or Core i7 (2415M, 2520M, 2620M) ("Sandy Bridge")
Processor Speed2.3 or 2.5 GHz (Core i5) or 2.7 GHz (Core i7)
Maximum Processor Speed
Architecture64-bit
Number of Cores2
Security Chip3 MB (2.3, 2.5 GHz) 4 MB (2.7 GHz) on-chip shared L3
CacheIntel Direct Media Interface (DMI) at 5 GT/s
System Bus
Logic board RepairNiwTech
STORAGE AND MEDIA
Storage500GB (5400-rpm) hard drive. Both models configurable to 750 GB (7200-rpm) hard drive; 2.5 GHz model also configurable to 256 GB solid-state drive or 256 GB solid-state drive and 750 GB (7200-rpm) hard drive
Storage UpgradeNiwTech
SSD UpgradeNiwTech
Data RecoveryNiwTech
MediaOptional external USB MacBook Air SuperDrive
PERIPHERALS
PeripheralsNone
Peripherals RepairsNiwTech
SOFTWARE
Original OSMac OS X 10.7 (11A2061)
Maximum OSmacOS 10.13.6 (17G65)
OS installNiwTech
OS UpgradeNiwTech
OS DowngradeNiwTech
OS SupportNiwTech
AirDropSupported
Handoff
Power Nap
Unlock with Apple Watch
Hardware TestAHT 3A224
FIRMWARE
FirmwareIntel Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI)
MEMORY
Built-in MemoryNone
Maximum Memory16 GB (Actual) 8 GB (Apple)
Memory Slots2 - 204-pin PC-10600 (1333 MHz) DDR3 SO-DIMM
Memory UpgradeNiwTech
Memory Upgrade InstructionsHow to remove or install memory
Interleaving SupportYes
DISPLAY
Built-in DisplayNon
Display Glass
Brightness
Pixel Density
Color Gamut
Resolutions
Display Replacement
GRAPHICS
Graphics CardIntel HD Graphics 3000 or AMD Radeon HD 6630M
Graphics Card ReplacementNiwTech
Graphics Memory288 MB of DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory (HD Graphics 3000) 256 MB of GDDR5 SDRAM (Radeon HD 6630M) (Memory for the HD Graphics 3000 may vary depending on graphics needs. Minimum graphics memory usage is 288 MB.)
Display Connection1 - HDMI port or Thunderbolt digital video output
Display SupportModel with Intel graphics supports one Thunderbolt display. Model with AMD graphics supports up to two Thunderbolt displays
Display ModesDual display extended, video mirroring, and AirPlay Mirroring
External ResolutionUp to 2560 by 1600 (Thunderbolt) or 1920 by 1200 (HDMI)
CAMERA
CameraNone
CONNECTIONS
Wi-Fi802.11n
BluetoothBluetooth 4.0
Ethernet10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ-45)
ModemNone
USB4 - 480 MBit/s
FireWire1 - 800 MBit/s
Thunderbolt1 - Thunderbolt 1 (up to 10 Gbps)
Display1 - HDMI port or Thunderbolt digital video output
Infrared1 - For Apple Remote only
Audio In1 - 3.5-mm analog/optical input jack
Audio Out1 - 3.5-mm analog/optical combo jack, 1 - Built-in speaker
Security Slot1 - Kensington cable lock
EXPANSION
Slots1 - Secure Digital (SDXC)
Bays
Hard Drive Interface6.0 Gbps Serial ATA (SATA)
Optical Drive Interface
SENSORS
Liquid SensorNone
POWER
Backup Battery3 V CR2032 lithium
Maximum Continuous Power85 W
Line Voltage100-240V AC
Power Supply ReplacementNiwTech
ENVIRONMENTAL
Acoustical Performance16 dBA at idle
Power Consumption11 W (2.3 GHz Idle) 85 W (2.3 GHz Max) 14 W (2.5 GHz Idle) 85 W (2.5 GHz Max)
ENERGY STARMeets ENERGY STAR 5.2 requirements
EPEATGold
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