Overview
OWC miniStack
The OWC miniStack is the compact, stackable, external hard drive solution designed to complement the look and feel of the latest Mac lineup. With a footprint identical to the 2010 and later Mac mini, the two stack together for seamless desktop integration.
Stackable Storage
With a low-profile design, miniStack is a versatile storage solution. It's perfect for adding external storage to your Mac mini. And whether on your desktop, as a media library for your home entertainment system, or doing duty in the server room, miniStack delivers reliable, high-speed performance. It's a compact project or backup drive for any computer, but stacks perfectly with your Mac mini.
Quick and Quiet
The miniStack features a high-speed USB 3.2 (5Gb/s) interface combined with a stylish anodised aluminium chassis and MagLev fan for whisper-quiet, high-speed performance that makes the miniStack the perfect companion for your desktop.
Reliability and Support You Can Count On
Like all OWC drives, miniStack is built to the highest standards of reliability and performance. Because OWC’s goal is always 100% reliability, it's rigorously quality tested, and backed by their award-winning Technical Support.
- Fast transfer speeds up to 208MB/s
- USB 3.2 (5Gb/s) connectivity
- Compact, aluminium design with MagLev cooling fan
- Stacks perfectly with Mac mini
- Add your own 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch SATA drive
Specifications
- Chipset
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- ASMedia ASM1153E
- Data Transfer Rate
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- USB 3.2 Gen 1: up to 5 Gb/s (or 625 MB/s)
- USB 2.0: up to 480 Mb/s (or 60 MB/s)
- USB 1.1: up to 12 Mb/s (or 1.5 MB/s)
- Reach Certification
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- Yes
- Mac OS Compatibility
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- Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard
- Mac OS X 10.7 Lion
- Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion
- OS X 10.9 Mavericks
- OS X 10.10 Yosemite
- OS X 10.11 El Capitan
- macOS 10.12 Sierra
- PC OS Compatibility
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- Windows 7 32-bit edition
- Windows 7 64-bit edition
- Windows 8 32-bit edition
- Windows 8 64-bit edition
- Windows 8.1 32-bit edition
- Windows 8.1 64-bit edition
- Windows 10 32-bit edition
- Windows 10 64-bit edition
- Power Supply
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- External power supply
- External Power Adapter
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- Yes
- Number of Bays
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- 1
- Device Ports
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- 1 x USB 3.0 port
- Cooling
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- 1 x MagLev cooling fan
- Security Slot
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- Yes
- Power Button
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- Yes
- Power / Activity LED
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- Yes
- Dimensions
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- H: 36 x L: 197 x W: 197 mm
- Weight
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- 850 g
What's in the box?
- 1 x OWC miniStack
- 1 x 1.0 m USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-B to Type-A Cable
- 1 x Power Supply and Power Cable Quick Start Guide
- 1 x Quick Start Guide
- 1 x Assembly Manual and User Guide (Download Only)
Warranty
- 1 Year Limited Warranty
Part Number
- OWCMSTK3UK000