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Perfectly sized, it can be stacked seamlessly with Mac mini. It is an ideal storage and connection expansion companion for computers and devices equipped with Thunderbolt™ or USB
Woodstock, Illinois, November 18, 2021/PRNewswire/--OWC®, the premier zero-emission Mac and PC technology company, and highly regarded memory, external drives, SSD, Mac and PC docks Station solutions, network-attached storage vendors and performance upgrade kits announced the launch of OWC miniStack STX, the world’s first Thunderbolt™ 4 certified storage and hub expansion solution that can be seamlessly stacked with Mac mini. It is also a plug-and-play extension companion for Thunderbolt™ or USB-equipped Macs, PCs, iPads, Chromebooks and Android tablets. Three Thunderbolt™ 4 (USB-C compatible) ports can connect millions of Thunderbolt™, USB-C and future USB4 devices and accessories. The universal HDD/SSD bay and NVMe M.2 SSD slot provide mass storage capacity expansion and can be combined in a RAID 1 configuration. With a storage performance of up to 770MB/s, OWC miniStack STX is ideal for bandwidth-intensive video editing, photography, audio, virtual machines, and daily data backup and access tasks. Its heat-dissipating aviation-grade aluminum material has an internal radiator and a high-efficiency fan, which can provide cool, almost silent operation.
OWC miniStack STX allows you to edit, save and access like a professional, and provides multiple drive configurations. Move a 5GB GoPro lens in about 6 seconds. Transfer 1000 photos of this priceless event in just a few seconds. Use the SATA drive for Time Machine or file history backup when the NVMe drive is turned off. With such heavyweight performance, OWC miniStack STX is very suitable for multi-stream compression 4K video editing, photography, audio, virtual machine and daily data tasks. Building your music settings can be daunting, but with the two configurable drives in OWC miniStack STX, you can easily create a professional audio repository for recording and playing important tracks in real time. You can even store the entire loop and sample library on the NVMe SSD to achieve near-zero latency flash memory usage.
OWC miniStack STX allows you to connect to almost all past, present or future devices and accessories through three Thunderbolt™ 4 (USB-C) ports to expand your connection. Just like miniStack STX's innovative storage capabilities, these three ports have a second superpower. They revolutionize the daisy chain by allowing you to create three independent chains that can contain up to five Thunderbolt™, USB, or display devices. You can now also remove devices from one chain without affecting other chains.
Larry O'Connor, CEO and founder of OWC, said: “We understand that confidence in gear reliability is critical to our customers, and OWC continues to develop revolutionary products to complement Apple’s innovation.” miniStack STX contains many functions in a small space, which can expand the functions of any Mac or PC notebook or desktop computer. "
If you have a 2018 Intel Mac mini or the latest M1 version, the internal factory driver cannot be upgraded, and it will no longer be a reason to sell your beloved Xiaoqiang. OWC miniStack STX maximizes your mini investment with a powerful capacity punch, and the time and money you spend on buying and setting up new machines is only a small part of it. If you have a Mac, PC or device with only USB-A, you will not be left behind. Using a USB-C to USB-A adapter cable (sold separately), you can use the SATA drive bay of the OWC miniStack STX to transfer data to your machine and inject additional device connections for your reliable settings.
"Thunderbolt 4™ technology allows our partners like OWC to provide ultra-fast storage and rich docking capabilities in new ways," said Jason Ziller, general manager of Intel's client connectivity department. "Thunderbolt™ 4 continues to build on the innovations of Thunderbolt™ 3 to provide a truly universal cable connection experience. We are proud that Thunderbolt™ 4 has just been recognized as the winner of the CES 2022 Innovation Award for its design, innovation and engineering 6." OWC miniStack STX highlights:
Pricing and Availability The OWC miniStack STX is now available for pre-order on Macsales.com, starting at $299.00.
About OWC Other World Computing (OWC) was established in 1988 to help Mac and PC enthusiasts do more and achieve higher goals. We believe in sustainability, and OWC solutions are truly durable, go further, and enable users to make the most of the technological investments they have made. OWC's operations are in a leading position in terms of business sustainability. Our headquarters is the first company in the world to win LEED Platinum Award. OWC has an award-winning technical support team and an unparalleled step-by-step DIY and information video library. From home desktops to corporate racks, from corporate backups to protecting medical data, from recording studios to movie sets, etc., there should not be any compromises. This is why OWC is here.
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1 Based on 2018 Mac mini, it is equipped with 128GB SSD compared with miniStack STX, equipped with 18TB HDD and 8TB NVMe SSD.
2 Thunderbolt™ 4 devices (such as miniStack STX) do not support the use of Apple's Thunderbolt™ adapters with traditional Thunderbolt™ 1 and 2 machines. Only a USB-C to USB-A cable (sold separately) is required for use with a Mac, PC, or USB-A equipped device. Intel Mac machines support up to two external displays via Thunderbolt™ connection. M1 Mac supports an external monitor via Thunderbolt™.
3 Use miniStack STX with a USB-C or USB-A host, only allow the use of miniStack STX SATA drives, and use its ports only for USB accessories.
4 The storage example is for illustration purposes only. Individual results may vary based on various factors, including specific file sizes and formats, settings, features, software, and other factors. Storage estimates are based on the following:
5 Use with Thunderbolt™ /Thunderbolt™ 2 peripherals requires a certified Thunderbolt™ 3 to Thunderbolt™ 2 (mDP) adapter. Devices such as external drives will run at Thunderbolt™ /Thunderbolt™ 2 speed.
6 The CES Innovation Award is based on descriptive material submitted to the judges. The CTA has not verified the accuracy of any submissions or claims, nor has it tested the award-giving items.
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