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* feat(aps): add more bandwidth feature * Update pages/apple-silicon/how-to/adjust-available-bandwidth.mdx Co-authored-by: Océane <ofranc@scaleway.com> * feat(aps): update meta --------- Co-authored-by: Océane <ofranc@scaleway.com>
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"label": "Reinstall a Mac mini",
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"slug": "reinstall-mac-mini"
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"label": "Adjust the available bandwidth",
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"slug": "adjust-available-bandwidth"
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"label": "Manage your commitment plan",
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title: How to adjust the available bandwidth for a Mac mini
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description: Discover step-by-step instructions for adjusting (upgrading or downgrading) the available bandwidth for your Mac mini.
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content:
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tags: elastic-metal bandwidth putty
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dates:
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validation: 2025-06-23
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posted: 2025-06-23
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categories:
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- bare-metal
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---
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Every Mac mini comes with a designated bandwidth allowance. Increase your server's connectivity with additional, high-performance bandwidth options of up to 10Gbps, all with unlimited traffic.
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<Macro id="requirements" />
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- A Scaleway account logged into the [console](https://console.scaleway.com)
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- [Owner](/iam/concepts/#owner) status or [IAM permissions](/iam/concepts/#permission) allowing you to perform actions in the intended Organization
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- An Mac mini [installed](/elastic-metal/quickstart/#how-to-create-an-elastic-metal-server)
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## Upgrading bandwidth for your Mac mini
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Follow these steps to boost the bandwidth of your Mac mini:
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1. Navigate to **Apple silicon** under the **Bare Metal** section in the [Scaleway console](https://console.scaleway.com) side menu. This action takes you to the Apple silicon dashboard.
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2. Click the server name or the <Icon name="more" /> beside your desired server to access its information page.
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3. Click **Settings** to see a list of available configurations. Then click **Manage bandwidth** in the **Public bandwidth** section. A pop-up window appears.
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4. Choose the desired maximum bandwidth for your Mac mini. The associated monthly fee displays on the right side of the pop-up.
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<Message type="note">
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The maximum available bandwidth for each Mac mini is determined by the physical conditions of the network card installed, as specified in the offer description.
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</Message>
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5. Click **Continue** to confirm your selected bandwidth. A summary of your order displays
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6. Click **Update public bandwidth** to initiate the bandwidth upgrade process for your Mac mini.
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<Message type="tip">
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You will be billed a prorated fee for the first month based on your chosen bandwidth option.
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</Message>
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## Downgrading bandwidth for your Mac mini
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To reduce the bandwidth for your Mac mini, follow these steps:
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1. Access the **Apple silicon** section within the **Bare Metal** category of the [Scaleway console](https://console.scaleway.com).
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2. Click the server name or the <Icon name="more" /> beside your desired server to access its information page.
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3. Navigate to **Settings** and then to the **Public bandwidth** section. Click **Manage bandwidth** to open a pop-up.
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4. Adjust the bandwidth to your desired level. The associated monthly fee will be adjusted accordingly.
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<Message type="tip">
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Sliding the bar to the far left will reduce the bandwidth to the value initially included with your Mac mini.
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</Message>
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5. Click **Continue** to confirm your selection after reviewing the order summary.
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6. Click **Update public bandwidth** to execute the bandwidth downgrade process.

pages/apple-silicon/how-to/create-mac-mini.mdx

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- Mac mini M4, M2 pro, and M2 are available in PARIS 1
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- Mac mini M1 are available in PARIS 3
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- Choose a macOS version. Note that if you choose a macOS other than the one installed by default, there will be a delay of about 1 hour before the Mac mini is made available.
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- Optionally, configure the available public bandwidth for your server. This option may not be available for all offers.
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- Choose whether to activate the **Private Networks 1 Gbps** feature. This lets you attach your Mac mini to one or more Scaleway Private Networks in a [VPC](/vpc/), enabling secure communication with other attached resources.
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- Enter a **Name** for your Mac mini, or leave the randomly-generated name in place.
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- Verify the **Estimated cost** for your Mac mini based on your chosen specifications.

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