OWC miniStack STX Stackable Storage Enclosure with Thunderbolt Hub Xpansion for Mac
OWC miniStack STX for Mac, Stackable Storage Enclosure, NVMe M.2 PCIe SSD Slot, SATA HDD/SDD Slot, 4x Thunderbolt
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OWC - 'miniStack STX'
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Mini Sized. Mammoth Possibilities.The OWC miniStack STX is the ultimate Thunderbolt 4 storage and connectivity hub, purpose‑built to expand the capabilities of your Mac mini, PC, or USB‑C device. Combining a high‑performance dual‑drive enclosure with a professional‑grade hub, it delivers up to 40Gb/s data transfer speeds, seamless daisy‑chaining support, and up to 60W of power delivery. With support for both NVMe M.2 and SATA drives, you can effortlessly boost your system with huge storage capacity and blazing fast performance, perfect for creators, professionals, and everyday users alike. Designed with precision engineering and premium materials, the miniStack STX pairs beautifully with any Mac or PC setup, offering quiet, reliable operation and certified Thunderbolt performance that keeps you fully connected and in control.
Key Features
Massive CapacityAdd over 200x greater data storage on top of your Mac mini or over 50x greater data storage on top of your Mac Studio's built-in storage.
Pro-grade PerformanceSave/access/backup data and edit 4K video with up to 770MB/s real-world-tested performance on an NVMe SSD.
More ConnectivityAdd a mix of up to five Thunderbolt devices, three USB devices, and two displays.
Maximum CompatibilityUse with Thunderbolt or USB equipped Macs, PCs, iPads, Chromebook, Android tablets… virtually anything that supports external storage.
Monitor Drive HealthMonitor your drive health with optional OWC SoftRAID software.
Whisper-QuietAn aluminium housing with internal heat sink and high-efficiency cooling fan provides cool, nearly silent operation
Power While Working96W of notebook charging power via Thunderbolt or USB-C.
Easy BackupsApple Time Machine and Windows File History ready.
Plug and PlayIncludes Thunderbolt cable.
Xpands Notebooks, Tablets, and More
stacks perfectlyStacking perfectly with the Mac mini (2012 - 2023) and Mac Studio, the miniStack STX is also a sleek, complementary companion for MacBook and PC notebook and desktop machines, iPads, and Chromebooks. While highly powerful, these machines are often limited in the number and variety of ports they offer. The miniStack STX solves that expansion limitation with a new world of increased connectivity and storage capacity.
The Dual Drive Dynamo
universal SATA drive bayJust like superheroes have an alter ego, so too does the miniStack STX. The universal SATA drive bay holds a hard disk drive or SSD for big capacity data storage. When you need to support low latency instant access operations, the NVMe M.2 SSD slot reveals miniStack STX’s ferocious power. NVMe was designed to deliver the speed potential of modern flash drive technology by using a more direct path to a computer's processor over PCIe (requires Thunderbolt host). As a result, you can enjoy near instant access performance with the miniStack STX.
Edit. Save. Access Like a Pro.With multiple drive configurations available, you can experience up to 770MB/s of real-world data transfer speed. Move 5GB of GoPro footage in about 6 seconds. Transfer 1000s of photos from that priceless event in mere seconds. Use the SATA drive for Time Machine or File History backups while working off the NVMe drive. With heavyweight performance like this, the miniStack STX is great for multi-stream compressed 4K video editing, photography, audio, virtual machines, and everyday data tasks.
Easily Monitor And Protect Your Data
OWC's SoftRAID softwareFor even more power and security, add OWC’s SoftRAID software to your miniStack STX. SoftRAID is the most powerful, intuitive software RAID utility on the market. Packed with features like drive validation, verification and failure prediction, SoftRAID is perfect for everyone from home users looking to protect photos and documents to professionals needing to protect and quickly access projects.
Move Between Macs and PCsAccessing your miniStack STX on a Windows PC is remarkably easy with the addition of OWC’s MacDrive. This seamless software runs in the background, so there’s nothing to launch or learn. Just connect the miniStack STX and not only do you have instant-read access, but full write access too! MacDrive also includes powerful features that enable you to format and partition drives as well as repair basic disk issues.
Xpand
Xpand Your Sonic JourneyBuilding your music setup can be daunting. With two configurable drives in the OWC miniStack STX, it’s easy to create a storage powerhouse for recording and playback of essential tracks in real-time. You can even store your entire loop and sample libraries on the NVMe SSD for in-a-flash use with near zero latency.
Xpand Your ConnectionsYou’ll experience newfound freedom when you’re able to connect to nearly any past, present, or future device/accessory via three Thunderbolt (USB-C) ports. Just like the miniStack STX’s innovative storage capability, these three ports have a second superpower: They reinvent the daisy chain by allowing you to create three independent chains with up to five total Thunderbolt devices with a USB device on the end of each chain (for 8 devices total). You can now also remove devices from one chain without affecting the other chain(s).
Xtend Your InvestmentIf you own a Mac mini or Mac Studio, the fact that the internal factory drive can’t be upgraded is no longer a reason to sell your beloved little powerhouse. The miniStack STX maximizes your mini’s investment with a mighty capacity punch for a fraction of the time and money you would spend in buying and setting up a new machine. If you own a Mac, PC, or device equipped with USB-A only, you’re not left behind. With a USB-C to USB-A adapter cable (available separately), you can utilize the miniStack STX’s SATA drive bay to transfer data to/from your machine plus infuse your trusty setup with additional device connectivity.
Store From Minutes To Millions
All the features and “technospeak” of an external drive don’t mean a thing if you don’t know how much of a particular file type it can hold. For every 1TB of miniStack STX capacity, you can store up to any of the following:
250KPhotos
41.6HrsGopro 4K
Footage
200HD Movies
38KHigh Quality
Songs
4.3MMS Office Documents
Keeps the Power FlowingWhether you’re taking a short break or are done for the day, the miniStack STX keeps you powering ahead. No matter if your machine or STX goes into sleep mode, the STX’s Thunderbolt ports continue to power and/or charge connected devices. Your notebook will stay charged and ready too with up to 96 watts of power through its Thunderbolt or USB-C connection.
Certified for Demanding UseWe understand having confidence in gear reliability is paramount to creative professionals. That’s why every miniStack STX goes through a multi-step performance certification prior to shipping. This ensures your miniStack STX arrives operating properly and immediately ready for demanding use.
Work with Ultimate ConfidenceActive workspaces expose gear to unexpected bumps and shoves. OWC ClingOn custom cable stabilizers (available separately) screw into the OWC Dock or OWC Drive housing to reduce – if not completely eliminate – cable strain on Thunderbolt and USB-C connections so you can work with ultimate confidence even in the highest foot traffic environments.
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