spring loaded Apple quietly updates the M1 Mac mini with 10 Gbit/sec Ethernet

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Summary

Just after Apple's spring loaded event, Apple quietly updated the M1 Mac mini with an optional 10 Gb/s ethernet

 

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The M1-powered Mac Mini can now be configured to included 10-gigabit networking, an option that the computer was notably missing compared to its Intel-powered counterpart. The update to the 2020 computer seems to have come during Apple’s store update that came with the bigger product announcements today, including a new iMac and iPad Pros. Adding the faster networking will add $100 to the price of the computer — the same price as if you were to add 10Gbps to the Intel version.

My thoughts

I always thought that the reason why M1 Macs doesn't have a 10 gig ethernet is because it didn't have enought PCIe lanes unlike the Intel Macs, but that seems to not be the case. PCIe lanes are not an issue, it's just Apple's deliberate decision not to have 10gig ethernet at launch. But I think the reason why Apple added the option is because they have customers who use Mac minis in their server farms, Amazon for instance uses i7 Mac minis for AWS. I guess the reason why is that at launch, none of the M1 Macs have 10 gig option unless they use a USB C TB dongle. Now, Amazon and everyone who needs it can now have the option.

 

Also, Mac minis are on sale right now

 

Sources

The Verge, Apple

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