OWCT4MS9000

OWCT4MS9000

OWC

Expand the utility of your Thunderbolt 4 device and streamline your workflow with the matte black miniStack STX & Thunderbolt Hub Xpansion from OWC / Other World Computing. This is bare bones model with no included storage, allowing users to configure the individual drive bays as to their liking. There is one PCIe 3.0 x1 M.2 2280 SSD slot, which is designed for low latency instant access operations that include gaming as well as photo, video, and audio editing as well as one SATA III 3.5/2.5" drive bay, which is well-suited for large data storage needs and everyday tasks, such as backups, photos, music, and documents. No matter what you're doing, the miniStack is there to help you store large files and connect high-powered devices so you can work efficiently.The miniStack connects to your host system using a Thunderbolt 4 port that provides up to 96W of Power Delivery, while three additional Thunderbolt 4 ports provide 15W of power and may be used to connect additional peripherals, including keyboards, mice, and up to two displays. These three ports may also be used to create a daisy chain, with up to five Thunderbolt and three USB devices on each, for a total of eight device per chain. Designed to work in various environments, the miniStack STX supports multiple platforms including macOS 10.14 to 14, Windows 10 (32/64-bit), Windows 11, Linux, iPadOS 14 and 15, Android 11.x to 13.x, and Chrome.Please note that NVMe SSD configurations require a 40 Gb/s Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, or USB4 host connection with a compatible system running macOS 11.x or later. Connecting the miniStack STX to a USB-C or USB-A host requires macOS 10.14.6 or later, but will only allow for the use of its SATA drive bay and will only let the Thunderbolt ports be used as a USB hub for accessories.Compatibility macOS 11.1 or later is required for Thunderbolt hosts, while macOS 10.14.6 is required for USB hostsActual display support depends upon the host. Please review the display specifications for your specific host system to determine the maximum supported resolution, refresh rate, color depth, and number of external displays over Thunderbolt or USBNVMe SSD usage requires a Thunderbolt 4 host connection with a compatible system running macOS 11.x or laterUSB host connectivity provides SATA drive use only and limits additional miniStack STX ports to USB connectivity onlyThunderbolt and Thunderbolt 2 hosts are supported via a USB-A connection, which requires a USB-C to USB-A adapter (sold separately). Thunderbolt and Thunderbolt 2 hosts are not otherwise supported and USB-A hosts do not support displays or power deliveryMini Sized, Mammoth Possibilities The miniStack and the Mac mini have been the perfect pair since 2005. Now featuring Storage and Thunderbolt Xpansion, the miniStack STX continues its legacy as a top sidekick that the Mac mini can have. With a universal 3.5/2.5" SATA HDD/SSD bay and an NVMe M.2 PCIe 3.0 x1 slot, you can expand your mini's storage capacity to gigantic proportions with transfer speeds of up to 770 MB/s. Three Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports enable you to connect to millions of Thunderbolt, USB, and future USB4 drives, displays, A/V mixers, cameras, tablets, and desktop accessories like a keyboard, card reader, or mouse. The possibilities of how you can use your Mac mini is now only limited to your imagination.Xpands Notebooks, Tablets, and More While sized identically to the Mac mini, 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 Just 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 upstanding data storage performance with bi