Mac Studio M1 Max
IP: 192.168.1.XXX Hostname: Skip’s Mac Studio / SkipsMacStudio Role: Development workstation, AI/ML platform
Overview
Apple Mac Studio with M1 Max chip serving as a high-performance development machine and AI/ML platform. Primary user workstation with Ollama for local LLM inference.
Hardware Specifications
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | Mac Studio (Mac13,1) |
| Model Number | MJMV3LL/A |
| Chip | Apple M1 Max |
| CPU Cores | 10 cores (8 Performance + 2 Efficiency) |
| Memory | 32 GB |
| Storage | 460 GB SSD (15% used - ~60 GB) |
| Serial Number | FJQ64CVG94 |
| Hardware UUID | D13BA22B-CAF7-5870-8D92-E547CC493832 |
Software Environment
| Software | Version/Details |
|---|---|
| Operating System | macOS 26.3 (25D125) |
| Kernel | Darwin 25.3.0 |
| Boot Volume | Macintosh HD |
| System Integrity Protection | Enabled |
| Activation Lock | Enabled |
| Secure Virtual Memory | Enabled |
Current Uptime: 4+ days
Network Configuration
| Interface | IP Address | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | 192.168.1.XXX | IPv4 (192.168.1.XXX/24) |
| IPv6 | fdd6:de2a:54c5:7e49:1412:94c3:50f3:1f8a | Link-local |
| Loopback | 127.0.0.1 | Local |
Running Services
Network Services
| Port | Service | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 5000 | Control Center | macOS Control Center service |
| 7000 | Control Center | macOS Control Center service |
| 8000 | Python Service | Custom application/API |
| 8001 | Python Service | Custom application/API |
| 8002 | Python Service | Custom application/API |
| 6463 | Discord | Discord app local API (localhost only) |
| 49170 | rapportd | Apple Continuity service |
Applications
- Discord - Team communication
- Ollama - Local LLM inference platform
- Safari - Web browser
Storage Layout
| Volume | Size | Used | Available | Usage | Mount Point |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| System | 460 GB | 11 GB | 340 GB | 4% | / |
| Data | 460 GB | 58 GB | 340 GB | 15% | /System/Volumes/Data |
| VM | 460 GB | 17 GB | 340 GB | 5% | /System/Volumes/VM |
| Preboot | 460 GB | 32 GB | 340 GB | 9% | /System/Volumes/Preboot |
Total Used Storage: ~118 GB / 460 GB (~26%)
Access
SSH Access
ssh skipthearchitect@192.168.1.XXXAuthentication: SSH key authentication configured from workstation (~/.ssh/id_ed25519)
**password: [REDACTED] N3w)!v!)3 (for fallback/local access)
Docker Status
Docker: Not installed
Key Processes
- WindowServer - Display server (~26% CPU usage)
- WallpaperMacintoshExtension - Desktop wallpaper (~20% CPU)
- Discord - Running with renderer processes
- Python Services - Multiple instances on ports 8000-8002
- opendirectoryd - Directory services
- bluetoothd - Bluetooth daemon
- sharingd - File sharing and AirDrop
Security Configuration
- ✅ System Integrity Protection (SIP) enabled
- ✅ Secure Virtual Memory enabled
- ✅ Activation Lock enabled
- ✅ SSH access configured with key authentication
- ✅ Firewall status: Default macOS firewall
Use Cases
- AI/ML Development - Ollama for local LLM inference leveraging M1 Max performance
- Development Workstation - Primary machine for Skip
- Python Services - Running custom applications on ports 8000-8002
- Communications - Discord for team collaboration
Notes
- Added to infrastructure on 2026-02-16
- M1 Max provides excellent performance for AI/ML workloads
- 32 GB unified memory ideal for running local LLMs
- Currently no containerization (Docker not installed)
- System uptime indicates stable operation
Future Considerations
- Consider installing Docker Desktop for macOS if containerization needed
- Evaluate Python services on ports 8000-8002 for documentation
- Monitor storage usage (currently at 26%)
- Consider integration with monitoring stack (Prometheus, Grafana)