The Apple Mac mini Server Mid 2011 is a server computer that was designed, manufactured, and sold by Apple from 2011 to 2012 as part of the Mac mini series. The computer has been introduced on July 20, 2011, and its price started at $999.
The new Mac mini Server features a 2.0 GHz Intel Core i7 processor, 4 GB of RAM, dual 500 GB hard drive, a new Aluminum Unibody case without SuperDrive, Bluetooth 4.0, and 384 MB Intel HD Graphics 3000 graphics in the base model.
This Mac mini has been discontinued on October 23, 2012.
Today Mac mini Server Mid 2011 is 11 years old!

Mac mini Server Mid 2011 Release Date and Original Price
Introduced | July 20, 2011 |
Discontinued | October 23, 2012 |
Model Identifier | Macmini5,3 |
Model Number | A1347 |
EMC | 2442 |
Order Number | MC936LL/A |
Original Price | $999 |
Colors | Aluminum |
Weight | 3 Ibs. 1.360 KG |
Dimensions | 1.4” H x 7.7” W x 7.7” D 3.55 cm H x 19.55 cm W x 19.55 cm D |
Tech Specs
Processor
Processor | Intel Core i7 2635QM “Sandy Bridge” |
Processor Speed | 2.0 GHz |
Architecture | 64-bit |
Number of Cores | 4 |
System Bus | Intel Direct Media Interface (DMI) |
Cache | 6 MB on-chip shared L3 |
Storage & Media
Storage | Dual 500 GB HDD Dual 750 GB HDD Single or Dual 256 GB SSD |
Media | None – USB Macbook Air SuperDrive (Optional) |
Memory
Built-in Memory | 4 GB |
Maximum Memory | 8 GB (Apple) 16 GB (Actual) |
Memory Slots | 2 – PC3-10600 204-pin DDR3 SO-DIMM 1333 MHz |
Interleaving Support | Yes |
Display
Built-in Display | None |
Graphics
Graphics Card | Intel HD Graphics 3000 AMD Radeon HD 6630M |
Graphics Memory | 384 MB DDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory* |
Display Connection | 1 – HDMI or Thunderbolt |
Display Mode | Dual display extended, video mirroring, and AirPlay Mirroring |
Display Support | Support one Thunderbolt display |
External Resolution | Up to 1920 x 1080 pixels (HDMI) Up to 2560 x 1600 pixels (Thunderbolt) |
Expansion
Expansion Slots | 1 – Secure Digital (SDXC) |
Hard Drive Interface | 6 Gbps Serial ATA (SATA) |
Connections
Ethernet | 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ-45) |
Modem | None |
Wi-Fi | 802.11n |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 |
USB | 4 – 480 Mbps |
FireWire | 1 – 800 Mbps |
Thunderbolt | 1 – Thunderbolt 1 (Up to 10 Gbps) |
Infrared | 1 – For Apple Remote only |
Audio In | 1 – 3.5-mm analog/optical input jack |
Audio Out | 1 – 3.5-mm analog/optical combo jack 1 – Built-in speaker |
Display | 1 – HDMI or Thunderbolt |
Software
Original OS | Mac OS X Server 10.7 |
Later OS | Mac OS X Server 10.7.2 Mac OS X Server 10.7.3 OS X 10.8 |
Maximum OS | macOS 10.13.6 |
Firmware | Intel Extensible Firmware Interface |
AirDrop | Supported |
Bundled Software | Mac OS X Server 10.7 iLife ’11 (includes iPhoto, iMovie, GarageBand) |
Peripherals
Peripherals | None |
Power
Backup Battery | 3 V CR2032 Lithium |
Maximum Continuous Power | 85 W |
Line Voltage | 100 – 240 V AC |
References:
Apple Support – Mac mini Server (Mid 2011): Technical Specifications