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OWC Announces miniStack STX Thunderbolt 4 Storage Expansion Hub for Mac mini

Posted November 18, 2021 at 5:05pm by iClarified · 3013 views
OWC today announced the OWC miniStack STX, the first Thunderbolt 4 Certified storage and hub expansion solution that seamlessly stacks with the Mac mini.

Three Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C compatible) ports connect to millions of Thunderbolt, USB-C and future USB4 devices and accessories. A universal HDD/SSD bay and an NVMe M.2 SSD slot provide massive storage capacity expansion and can be combined in a RAID 1 configuration. With up to 770MB/s of storage performance, the OWC miniStack STX is great for bandwidth-intensive video editing, photography, audio, virtual machines, and everyday data backup and access tasks. Its heat-dissipating aircraft-grade aluminum with an internal heat sink and high-efficiency fan provides cool, nearly silent operation.

The OWC miniStack STX lets you expand your connections via three Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports that allow you to create three independent chains with up to five Thunderbolt, USB, or display devices. You can now also remove devices from one chain without affecting the other chain(s).

"We understand having confidence in gear reliability is paramount to our customers, and OWC is constantly developing revolutionary products to complement Apple's innovations," said Larry O'Connor, CEO and Founder of OWC." While great for the Apple Mac mini, the OWC miniStack STX packs a lot of capabilities in a small footprint that expands the functionality of any Mac or PC notebook or desktop computer."



OWC miniStack STX Highlights:
● Massive capacity: add over 200x greater data storage to your Mac mini
● Mega Thunderbolt: use more accessories and devices with three Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports
● Maximum compatibility: use with Thunderbolt or USB equipped Macs, PCs, iPads, Chromebooks, Android tablets virtually anything that supports external storage
● More Connectivity: add a mix of up to five Thunderbolt devices, three USB devices, and two displays
● Power while working: 60W of notebook charging power via Thunderbolt or USB-C
● Pro-grade performance: save/access/backup data and edit 4K video with up to 770MB/s real-world tested performance
● Easy backups: Apple Time Machine and Windows File History ready
● Data Security: RAID 1 support
● Plug and play: includes Thunderbolt cable
● Whisper-quiet: aluminum housing with internal heat sink and high-efficiency cooling fan provides cool, nearly silent operation

Pricing & Availability
The OWC miniStack STX is available for pre-order now starting at $299.00.

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