Mac Studio M1 Max

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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

ComponentDetails
ModelMac Studio (Mac13,1)
Model NumberMJMV3LL/A
ChipApple M1 Max
CPU Cores10 cores (8 Performance + 2 Efficiency)
Memory32 GB
Storage460 GB SSD (15% used - ~60 GB)
Serial NumberFJQ64CVG94
Hardware UUIDD13BA22B-CAF7-5870-8D92-E547CC493832

Software Environment

SoftwareVersion/Details
Operating SystemmacOS 26.3 (25D125)
KernelDarwin 25.3.0
Boot VolumeMacintosh HD
System Integrity ProtectionEnabled
Activation LockEnabled
Secure Virtual MemoryEnabled

Current Uptime: 4+ days


Network Configuration

InterfaceIP AddressDetails
Primary192.168.1.XXXIPv4 (192.168.1.XXX/24)
IPv6fdd6:de2a:54c5:7e49:1412:94c3:50f3:1f8aLink-local
Loopback127.0.0.1Local

Running Services

Network Services

PortServiceDescription
5000Control CentermacOS Control Center service
7000Control CentermacOS Control Center service
8000Python ServiceCustom application/API
8001Python ServiceCustom application/API
8002Python ServiceCustom application/API
6463DiscordDiscord app local API (localhost only)
49170rapportdApple Continuity service

Applications

  • Discord - Team communication
  • Ollama - Local LLM inference platform
  • Safari - Web browser

Storage Layout

VolumeSizeUsedAvailableUsageMount Point
System460 GB11 GB340 GB4%/
Data460 GB58 GB340 GB15%/System/Volumes/Data
VM460 GB17 GB340 GB5%/System/Volumes/VM
Preboot460 GB32 GB340 GB9%/System/Volumes/Preboot

Total Used Storage: ~118 GB / 460 GB (~26%)


Access

SSH Access

ssh skipthearchitect@192.168.1.XXX

Authentication: 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

  1. AI/ML Development - Ollama for local LLM inference leveraging M1 Max performance
  2. Development Workstation - Primary machine for Skip
  3. Python Services - Running custom applications on ports 8000-8002
  4. 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)