AP5717 vs New Mac Mini Server

[Anonymous user]

I want to connect the new Mac Mini Server to the Rack LCD Console AP5717 but I do not understand how to connect the signal to the monitor ?

The new mac video connections are:
1) Thunderbolt port with support for up to 2560-by-1600 resolution;
2) HDMI port with support for up to 1920-by-1200 resolution;
3) HDMI to DVI Adapter.

There are adapters for this type of connection ?

Thanks in advance
Luca Guastalla

[BillP]

hi luca,

unfortunately, AP5717 only offers VGA video connections. we can't recommend using any adapters since we haven't tested it. it seems like the only adapter might be a VGA to DVI and then use a DVI to HDMI.

are you only connecting this one device? another option might be looking at a KVM that has VGA input and connect the LCD to that and then see if any other manufacturers have server modules for HDMI type - which APC does not unfortunately.

[Anonymous user · Accepted solution]

Thanks Angela,

I connect just the mac mini server to the AP5717 and the solution with the kvm seems too expensive.

At the apple store the DVI-VGA cost 19.00 euros.

I'd like to know if someone has already experienced this type of connection:
DVI-HDMI => DVI to VGA

Ciao
Luca