OWC suggested the Mac mini modular miniStack external drive. The device in an aluminum casing and with the support of USB 3.1 allows you to easily expand a computer’s memory to an impressive 6 TB.
The miniStack difference from analogues is modularity: the user can connect several of these drives, thereby increasing available storage capacity. However, the drives can communicate not only with each other but also with Mac mini. The idea of the model is to provide a workstation Apple miniature drive that complements the design of the device.
OWC miniStack is a body of anodized aluminum, which can be installed HDD size 3.5 inches or HDD or SSD size 2.5 inches with interface SATA. Connecting the drive via USB 3.1 is provided by the controller ASMedia ASM1153E.
The special features of the device, the developers include fan cooling HDD, technology MagLev — magnetic levitation of the rotor. This should be the basis for low noise and long service life.
The novelty is offered as a turnkey solution with pre-installed HDD with a spindle speed of 7,200 rpm with capacity from 1 to 6 TB, and in a simple case. Dimensions and weight OWC miniStack — 19.7 x 19.7 x 3.6 cm and 900 grams.
Model miniStack installed HDD capacity from 1 to 6 TB cost from $140 to $349. In order to save you can buy just the housing for $78.
