OWC miniStack STX 8.0TB for Mac mini
M.2, SATAProduct details
It is perfectly tailored for the Mac mini and is the ideal storage and connectivity expansion for computers with Thunderbolt or USB ports.
Mini size. Huge possibilities.
The miniStack STX now offers storage and Thunderbolt expansions, continuing its award-winning legacy as the best companion for the Mac mini. Meet the world's first Thunderbolt certified Thunderbolt 4 storage solution.
With a universal SATA HDD/SSD and an NVMe M.2 PCIe SSD slot, you can expand your mini's storage capacity to gigantic proportions. Through three Thunderbolt (USB-C) ports, you can connect millions of Thunderbolt, USB, and future USB4 drives, displays, A/V mixers, cameras, and tablets. It also works with desktop accessories like a keyboard, card reader, or mouse. The ways you can utilize your Mac mini are now limited only by your imagination.
Mega Thunderbolt
Utilize more accessories and devices with three Thunderbolt (USB-C) expansion ports.
Maximum compatibility
Use with Macs, PCs, iPads, Chromebooks, Android tablets... practically anything that supports external storage with Thunderbolt or USB.
More connectivity
Add a mix of up to five Thunderbolt devices, three USB devices, and two displays.
Power while you work
60W charging power for laptops via Thunderbolt or USB-C.
Top-notch performance
Store, access, back up data, and edit 4K videos with up to 770 MB/s of real-world tested performance.
Easy backups
Apple Time Machine and Windows File History ready.
Plug and Play
Includes Thunderbolt cable.
Whisper quiet
An aluminum housing with an internal heatsink and highly efficient fan ensures cool, nearly silent operation.
The Dual Drive Dynamo
Just as superheroes have an alter ego, the miniStack STX has one too. The universal SATA drive bay accommodates additional storage options.
Form factor | M.2, SATA |
Number of HDD slots | 2 |
Interface | PCIe |
USB ports | Thunderbolt 4, USB-C |
Exact USB ports | Thunderbolt 4 (3x), USB-C 4 (3x) |
Item number | 42430050 |
Manufacturer | OWC |
Category | Hard drive enclosures |
Manufacturer no. | OWCT4MSSH08N00 |
Release date | 25-1-2024 |
Colour | Silver |
Exact colour description | Silver |
Material group | Metal |
Material | Aluminium |
External case type | HDD housing, SSD Enclosure |
Form factor | M.2, SATA |
Number of HDD slots | 2 |
Protocol | NVMe |
Maximum possible storage capacity | 8 TB |
Max. data transfer rate | 6160 Mbit/s |
RAID configuration | 1 |
Hard disk enclosure functions | Fan |
Interface | PCIe |
USB ports | Thunderbolt 4, USB-C |
Exact USB ports | Thunderbolt 4 (3x), USB-C 4 (3x) |
Power supply | Electrical connection |
Power consumption | 60 W |
Country of origin | Taiwan |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | Thunderbolt cable |
30-day right of returnReturn policy
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