Cooling Stand SxM

The Cooling Stand model SxM supports and quietly cools Mac Mini and Mac Studio desktops (see specs) with active internal airflow cooling from an extra large and powerful dual-speed fan cooling system.

The SxM and all Cooling Stand models feature a fully modular system with exchangeable components and model reconfigurability, as well as hidden cord clutter and extra rigid no-bounce device support for the largest Mac/PC laptops. All SVALT products are made with enduring metal construction milled from solid aluminum in the Pacific Northwest. All SVALT products use modular bolted/snapped assemblies and ship with the tools required for right-to-repair servicing, exchanging and upgrading.

Cooling System
The cooling system has two fan options. The B14 black fan provides ultra-quiet low-speed for an always on baseline cooling in more noise sensitive environment, with high-speed available for more aggressive cooling when needed. The G17 gray fan provides more powerful quiet low-speed in less noise sensitive environments, with even more powerful high-speed cooling when needed. The bolt and snap modular cooling system and fans allow for easy exchange through accessories, and the cooling system will work with most any standard 120x120x25mm fan.

Optional Laptop Support Arms
Optional Laptop Support Arms: The arms can be quickly bolted on to support and cool Apple and PC laptops. The laptop support arms are available in a 2nd generation design, or in a 3rd generation design featuring improved cooling airflow and dual laptop support pads.

Future Options
The Cooling Stand product line is a fully modular system where one model can be converted into another or individual components can be replaced or upgraded in the future through accessories. We also offer a variety of upgrade options to our customers.

Features Overview

• Cooling directed at Mac Mini and Mac Studio intake vents.
• Optimized for direct Mac Mini internal processor cooling.
• Pushbutton dual-speed for quiet and max cooling.
• Quiet and powerful active airflow cooling system.
• Exchangeable snap-in 3/4-pin 120x120x25mm fan.
• Exchangeable bolt-in modular cooling system.
• User reconfigurable bolt-in modular components.
• Compatible with Mac Studio and Mac Mini models.
• Heavy duty no bounce support w/ adj height feet.
• Hidden cord clutter and user accessories.
• Made from aluminum and steel in Portland, Oregon.

Active Airflow Cooling Features

• Fan drives cooling airflow at Mac Mini and Mac Studio intake vents.
• With bottom cover removed, fan drives airflow directly onto Mac Mini processors for immediate cooling.
• Dust filter for protecting internal components with bottom cover removed.
• Thumb nuts hold washable dust filter for customer cleaning and reuse.
• Fan drives airflow onto aluminum enclosure for improved cooling.
• Finger guard spaced off of fan for increased cooling airflow and reduced noise.
• Open space below fan for increased cooling airflow and reduced noise.
• Optimized passive airflow cooling so fan can be turned off for silent operation.
• External outlet power supply for increased power with reduced internal laptop heat gain.
• Large 120x120x25mm 12-volt fan for powerful yet quiet cooling.
• High-speed for max cooling and low-speed for quiet cooling.
• Aluminum front facing pushbutton switch with high- and low-speed LEDs for effective and simple to operate dual-speed control.

Workstation Productivity Features

• Four adjustable height feet for level stability on uneven surfaces.
• Four threaded base holes for bolting stand to media carts or for theft prevention.
• Non-slip feet pads and heavy weight for increased stability.
• Solid front panel for hiding cable clutter.
• Solid front panel for hiding user accessories, drives and docking stations.

Device Compatibility Features

• Compatible with Mac Mini and Mac Studio models.
• Soft-touch non-slip pads for protecting devices.
• Support pads work with or without the Mac Mini bottom cover in place.
• May also work with compact PC desktops and other electronic devices.

Right-to-Repair Modularity Features

• Bolt-on modular components for multiple product model configurations.
• Modular bolt/snap assembly for customer servicing, replacement, exchange or upgrade.
• Bolt-on speed control circuit board for servicing, replacement, exchange or upgrade.
• Bolt-on fan with standard 3/4-pin fan connection for customer servicing, replacement, exchange or upgrade with nearly any 120x120x25mm fan.
• Product ships with all of the tools required for disassembly.
• Packaging system works with all Cooling Stand Sx models.

Material and Component Quality Features

• Quarter-inch thick 6061 aluminum support base for extra strength and durability.
• Anodized aluminum finish for matching Mac laptop finishes.
• Black powder coated steel cooling unit frame for extra strength and durability.
• Metal construction for long life span and end-of-life recyclability.
• High-quality fans with long life performance.
• High-quality components over-specced for increased performance and life.
• Minimal use of plastic for reduced environmental impact.
• Biodegradable package cushioning for reduced impact.

Company Features

• Designed and crafted with care in and around Portland, OR, USA (includes foreign electronic components).
• Design driven by a passion to make best-in-class products.
• Innovative design with patents issued and/or pending.
• Support and trade-ins for anyone with a SVALT product.

Note: See Sx product page for associated features with Laptop Arm Supports and accessories.

Cooling System Specs

• B14 Fan: Arctic 120x120x25mm 12-volt case fan with 9 black blades and a long life fluid dynamic bearing. The low-speed cooling mode (lower LED) runs at approximately 900 RPM and produces up to 67 CFM airflow and approximately 12 dB(A) noise level. The high-speed cooling mode (upper LED) runs at approximately 1400 RPM and produces up to 90 CFM airflow and approximately 21 dB(A) noise level.
• G17 Fan: Noctua 120x120x25mm 12-volt case fan with 9 gray blades and a long life ball bearing. The low-speed cooling mode (lower LED) runs at approximately 1200 RPM and produces up to 77 CFM airflow and approximately 16 dB(A) noise level. The high-speed cooling mode (upper LED) runs at approximately 1700 RPM and produces up to 97 CFM airflow and approximately 26 dB(A) noise level.
• Modular Cooling System: Bolted connection for easy upgrade, exchange, servicing or cleaning. Cooling systems are available to purchase separately.
• Modular Fan: Standard 2/3/4-pin fan connector for easy upgrade, exchange, servicing or cleaning with virtually any 120x120x25mm fan. User/customer supplied replacement fans must meet the following specifications: 1) 120x120x25mm +/-1mm in thickness, 2) 2-pin, 3-pin or 4-pin compact fan connector, 3) 12V, 4) 0.42A max, and 5) low-speed resistor 68 Ohms 3 Watt resistor compatibility.
• Replacement Fans: G17 and B14 fans are available through accessories.
• Dust Filter: Users can choose to install the dust filter to help reduce dust accumulation for users that choose to remove the Mac Mini’s bottom cover for direct internal component cooling. Use of a dust filter slightly decreases airflow and increases noise.
• Setup: See Product Setup page for product setup, operation and additional user guide resources.
• Right-to-Repair: See Right-to-Repair page for product assembly/disassembly and component installation/removal.

Power Supply Specs

• North America: Orders from USA, Canada or Mexico ship with a 100-240V AC input and 12V output power supply with a fixed Type A (USA, Canada, Mexico, Japan) plug.
• International: Orders from outside North America ship with a 100-240V AC input and 12V output power supply with Type A (USA, Canada, Mexico, Japan), Type C (Europe, South America, Asia), Type G (United Kingdom, Ireland), and Type I (Australia, New Zealand, China) interchangeable plugs.
• Replacement: SVALT products may only be used with the certified and marked LPS (Limited Power Supply) power supply. A replacement power supply is available through accessory.

Device Compatibility Specs

• Works with Mac Studio and all current and previous Mac Mini computers as listed below. For Mac Minis that have a removable bottom cover, the support pads have been design to work with the cover on or off. When the cover is off, the padding locks the Mac Mini in place so that cooling air is driven directly onto the internal components for immediate system wide cooling. Note that operating the Mac Mini with the bottom cover removed may not be considered normal operating conditions for the Mac Mini by Apple, and could impact warranty. A user installed dust filter accessory is included to help reduce internal dust accumulation, however, the user needs to first install the filter, and then to clean accumulated dust from the filter and computer as required. Dust filters reduce airflow and increase noise levels for a given airflow.
• 2005 - 2009 Mac Mini: 1st and 2nd generation include a taller silver aluminum and white plastic enclosure that uses cool air intake vents along the front and side bottom edges.
• 2010 - 2017 Mac Mini: 3rd generation includes a thinner silver aluminum enclosure that uses a cool air intake vent along the front edge of a removable round bottom cover that once removed exposes components for increased cooling performance.
• 2018 - 2019 Mac Mini: 4th generation includes the thinner space gray aluminum enclosure that uses cool air intake vents around the edge of a removable round bottom cover that once removed exposes a perforated metal screen covering for increased cooling performance. An iFixit pry bar is included to assist users who choose to remove the bottom panel.
• 2020 - 2021 Mac Mini: 5th generation includes Apple Silicon and that uses cool air intake vents around the edge of a removable round bottom cover that once removed exposes a perforated metal screen covering for increased cooling performance. An iFixit pry bar is included to assist users who choose to remove the bottom panel.
• Note User Accessories: The Cooling Stand’s solid front panel blocks cooling fan airflow and noise, as well as hides cord clutter and user accessories. When placing user accessory items that generate heat, then some portion of that heat will transfer to the Mac Mini / Studio through line-of-site proximity heat radiation, rising hot air currents, and/or fan driven air movement. To lessen heat transfer, or when maximum cooling is desired, then avoid placing items that generate heat close. When placing items under the cooling fan, then note the maximum available open space under the fan is 2.125 inches in height. Placing large and/or tall items directly under the fan will reduce fan efficiency, lower airflow and/or increased noise. To lessen these effects, do not place tall user accessories directly under the fan intake, and for maximum cooling efficiency, do not place anything under or around the fan.

Dimensional Specs

• Product Side to Side: 9.9 inches.
• Product Front to Back: 9.0 inches.
• Product Top to Bottom: 4.6 inches.
• Product Weight: 4.5 lbs.
• Shipping Weight: 6.1 lbs.

Note: See Sx product page for associated specifications with Laptop Arm Supports and accessories.

Fan Model Colors
(listed from left to right)

• B16/B05 with black frame and black blades.
• R17 with black frame and red blades.
• W20 with black frame and white blades.
• B14 with black frame and black blades.
• G17 with light gray frame and dark gray blades.

Notes

• Products with fans use modular cooling systems with bolted and snapped fan assembly so that nearly any standard fan can be used. See specifications for details, and see accessories for replacement fans.

Aluminum Finish Colors
(listed from left to right)

• Gray bead blasted anodize finish.
• Black bead blasted anodize finish.
• Silver bead blasted anodize finish.

Notes

• Satin silver and glossy black anodized finishes are brighter than matte anodize.
• Anodized parts are pre-finished by hand and then anodized by hand in small batches. The anodize color may vary slightly between parts.
• Matte black anodize finish may show some finger prints, but can be cleaned with a microfiber cloth, or using a damp cloth with soap and water.
• Anodized part’s bottom and/or back surfaces are considered non-cosmetic finish.
• Cooling Stand arm, leg and cooler cover parts are made from steel and have a matte black powder coat finish. The parts have non-cosmetic conditions around the through holes used for mounting holes.

• 1 x Support Base: anodized aluminum modular system component onto which other components mount, ships mounted to packaging.
• 4 x Support Base #10 adj height fasteners: user installed accessory for leveling uneven surfaces, ships uninstalled in accessories box.
• 4 x Support Base #10 packaging fasteners: secures base to packaging cardboard insert, ships installed.
• 1 x Support Base #10 hex key: tool for installing modular system components, ships uninstalled in accessories box.
• 1 x Cooling Unit: active airflow cooling modular system component, ships installed.
• 1 x Cooling Unit power supply: see power supply notes below, ships uninstalled in accessories box.
• 2 x Cooling Unit #10 mounting fasteners: fasteners to mount Cooling Unit to Support Base, ships installed.
• 1 x Cooling Unit #8 hex key: tool for servicing and accessing Cooling Unit internal components, ships uninstalled in accessories box.
• 2 x Cooling Unit Mac Mini / Studio supports: Mac Mini / Studio modular system component, ships installed.
• 4 x Cooling Unit Mac Studio retention pads: Optional user installed add-on pads can be installed to lock a Mac Studio in place, ships uninstalled in accessories box.
• 4 x Cooling Unit Mac Mini retention pads: Optional user installed add-on pads can be installed to lock a Mac Mini in place with the bottom cover removed, ships uninstalled in accessories box.
• 1 x Cooling Unit Mac Mini / Studio dust filter: Mac Mini / Studio modular system component, ships uninstalled in accessories box.
• 1 x Cooling Unit Mac Mini / Studio dust filter frame: Mac Mini / Studio modular system component, ships installed.
• 4 x Cooling Unit Mac Mini / Studio #8 thumb nuts: Mac Mini / Studio modular system component, ships installed.
• 4 x Cooling Unit #8 long fan fasteners: Mac Mini / Studio modular system component, ships installed.
• 1 x iFixit Mac Mini bottom case opener: tool for users who wish to remover bottom cover on 2018+ Mac Minis, ships uninstalled in accessories box.
• 1 x Reusable accessory box: holds accessories.
• 1 x Reusable product packaging: modular product box works with all Cooling Stand S series models and ships directly without additional outer shipping box.

Additional Contents for Optional Laptop Support Arms

• 2 x Laptop Support Arms: steel 2nd or 3rd generation laptop support arms, ships uninstalled in foam pocket.
• 8 x Adjustable Laptop Support Pads for 2nd gen Arms (adjustable laptop support pads, ships uninstalled in accessories box) or 4 x Support Arm leveling pads for 3rd gen Arms (optional user installed non-slip 1/32” thick pads to level arm contact pad locations, ships uninstalled in accessories box).
• 4 x Laptop Support Arm cable straps: user installed Velcro straps, ships uninstalled in accessories box.
• 4 x Laptop Support Arm #10 mounting fasteners: fasteners to mount Support Arms onto Support Plate, ships uninstalled in accessories box.

Note: Assembly required. Follow packaging labels and see Product Setup page for product setup, operation and additional user guide resources.

• SVALT products are made locally and hand built to order per the estimated build lead time listed above under the dropdown selector.
• SVALT is a local company based in Portland, Oregon. Oregon does not collect sales tax.
• International customers are responsible for paying their country’s import fees and taxes upon delivery.
• 15-day return and 1-year limited warranty for US customers.
• Support and trade-ins available for anyone with a SVALT product.
• See policies for additional details.