Avoiding the inevitable cable clutter with new mini Mac Pro

[theSeb]

Looks like you'll need a rack and then a couple of these

http://www.blackmagicdesign.com/press/pressdetails?releaseID=38154

Maybe somebody will also release something similar with a couple of TB connectors and PCIe slots....

Oh wait... here it is...

http://www.sonnettech.com/product/echoexpressiii.html

Three Slots, No Compromises
Sonnet's Echo Express III enables you to connect three compatible full-size professional video capture, audio interface, and other special-purpose cards to your iMac®, Mac® mini, MacBook® Air, or MacBook Pro with a Thunderbolt port. The Echo Express III integrates a universal 300W power supply and includes a 75W auxiliary power connector for cards that require supplementary power. Even with all that power, the III is enviro-friendly; it automatically powers on/off when the connected computer powers on/off or sleeps. The use of larger, slower-spinning fans in the Echo Express III makes it the quietest Echo chassis yet. Two Thunderbolt ports support daisy chaining of up to six devices to a single port on your computer.

Desktop or Rackmount
The Echo Express III is available in two versions, the III-D (desktop) and III-R (rackmount), to suit your workflow needs. The III-D's form factor makes it easy to transport. The III-R mounts in a rack space 2U tall, and is just 15.75" deep, making it perfect for use in a wide range of popular mobile racks, carts, rack-bags, and server rooms as well. The III-R even saves space for other equipment—with the optional Echo Express III-R Mobile Rack Kit, you can install one or two mobile rack devices in the III-R's rack enclosure.

Yes, you can whack your Red Rocket card in there.

It's almost eerie and uncanny.

 

[OrangeSVTguy]

Maybe someone will develop an entire enclosure for the new Mac Pro with everything being internal.

Looks like you could mount the Mac Pro mini inside a Mac Pro case and install all your thunderbolt devices inside that case to reduce cable clutter on the desk. Inside the case would be a different story

 

[vladi]

Looks like you'll need a rack and then a couple of these

http://www.blackmagicdesign.com/press/pressdetails?releaseID=38154

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Maybe somebody will also release something similar with a couple of TB connectors and PCIe slots....

Oh wait... here it is...

http://www.sonnettech.com/product/echoexpressiii.html



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Yes, you can whack your Red Rocket card in there.

It's almost eerie and uncanny.

Why have everything in one package box when you can have it in multiple packages!

This only makes sense for those who work on MBPs on-set. TB is a great tech for HW extension when you need it on a go.

If you are pitching this for new MP peripheral chain than it's a no go.