Highlights
Mini Sized. Mammoth Possibilities.
Just like great duos Kirk and Spock, Frodo and Sam, or Woody and Buzz, the miniStack and the Mac mini have been the perfect pair since 2005. Now featuring Storage and Thunderbolt Xpansion, the miniStack STX continues its award-winning legacy as the best sidekick a Mac mini can have.
With a universal SATA HDD/SSD bay AND an NVMe M.2 PCIe SSD slot, you can expand your mini’s storage capacity to gigantic proportions. Three Thunderbolt (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.*2
Xpands Notebooks, Tablets and More
While sized identical to the Mac mini, the miniStack STX is a sleek, complementary companion for MacBook and PC notebook and desktop machines, iPads, and Chromebooks as well. 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 big capacity. When you need to support bandwidth-intensive operations, the NVMe M.2 SSD slot reveals miniStack STX’s ferocious power. NVMe was designed to deliver the speed potential of modern flash drive technology by using a direct path to a computer’s processor over PCIe. As a result, you can enjoy near instant access performance with the miniStack STX.*5
Edit. Save. Access. Like a Pro
With multiple drive configurations available, you can experience up to 770MB/s of real-world data transfer speed. Move 5GB of GoPro footage in about 6 seconds. Transfer 1000’s of photos of that priceless event in mere seconds. Use the SATA drive for Time Machine or File History backups while working off the NVMe drive. With heavyweight performance like this, the miniStack STX is great for multi-stream compressed 4K video editing, photography, audio, virtual machines, and everyday data tasks.
Easily Monitor and Protect Your Data
For even more power and security, add OWC’s SoftRAID software to your miniStackSTX and create a RAID 1 to automatically maintain identical copies of all your data on each drive. For over 25 years, SoftRAID has been the most fully featured and powerful software RAID solution available for Mac and Windows. It starts protecting your data even before you start saving by validating the STX drives are safe for data storage. In the improbable event that you experience a disk issue, your data is still complete and accessible on the miniStack STX’s other drive! SoftRAID then constantly monitors your disks with a combination of S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology) attributes along with its own I/O statistics. This deep dive disk health analysis identifies potential problems so you can take preventive action. SoftRAID is available for both Mac and PC making it possible to share the miniStack STX between computers.
Move between Mac and Windows
Transferring data between Macs and Windows PCs has become easier, but can be extremely time consuming using cloud or email transfers. Now you can do it directly with external drives and take advantage of crazy fast speeds to transfer huge amounts of data in no time at all thanks to OWC’s MacDrive. This seamless Windows software runs in the background, so there’s nothing to launch or learn. Simply unplug your HFS+ formatted drive from your Mac or PC and move it to your other computer. Not only do you have instant read access, but full write access! MacDrive also includes powerful features that enable you to create and partition and repair basic drive issues.
Everything is better when you share. MacDrive makes it incredibly easy to move data between Mac and Windows PCs. If you live in a cross-platform environment MacDrive is a must. Learn more about MacDrive.
Xpand Your Sonic Journey
Building your music setup can be daunting. With two configurable drives in the OWC miniStack STX, it’s easy to create a storage powerhouse for recording and playback of essential tracks in real-time. You can even store your entire loop and sample libraries on the NVMe SSD for in-a-flash use with near zero latency.*5
Xpand Your Connections
You’ll gain a newfound freedom by being able to connect to nearly any past, present, or future device and accessory via three Thunderbolt (USB-C) ports.*2,3,4 Just like the miniStack STX’s innovative storage capability, these three ports have a second super ability. They reinvent the daisy chain by allowing you to create three independent chains with up to five bus-powered Thunderbolt devices with a USB device on the end of each chain (for 8 devices total). You can now also remove devices from one chain without affecting the other chain(s).
Xtend your Investment
If you own a 2018 Intel Mac mini or the latest Apple silicon version, the fact that the internal factory drive can’t be upgraded is no longer a reason to sell your beloved little powerhouse. The miniStack STX maximizes your mini’s investment with a mighty capacity punch for a fraction of the time and money you would spend in buying and setting up a new machine.
If you own a Mac, PC, or device equipped with USB-A only, you’re not left behind. With a USB-C to USB-A adapter cable (available separately), you can utilize the miniStack STX’s SATA drive bay to transfer data to/from your machine plus infuse your trusty setup with additional device connectivity.
Store from Minutes to Millions
All the features and “technospeak” of an external drive don’t mean a thing if you don’t know how much of a particular file type it can hold. For every 1TB of your OWC drive capacity, you can store up to any of the following:
Keeps the Power Flowing
Whether you’re taking a short break or are done for the day, the miniStack STX keeps you powering ahead. No matter if your machine or STX goes into sleep mode, the STX’s Thunderbolt ports continue to power and/or charge connected devices. Your notebook will stay charged and ready too with 96 watts of power through its Thunderbolt or USB-C connection.*4
Secure Your Connections
Unexpected disconnects during file transfers or a work session can be devastating. The OWC ClingOn (sold separately) easily reduces – if not eliminates – cable strain on the miniStack STX Thunderbolt connection ports.
Certified for Demanding Use
We understand having confidence in gear reliability is paramount to creative professionals. That’s why the miniStack STX goes through a multi-step performance certification prior to shipping. This ensures it arrives operating properly and immediately ready for your demanding use
OWC, Trusted by Pros & Enthusiasts the World Over
We build our hardware to the highest standards of reliability and performance. Because 100% reliability is always the goal, we rigorously quality test and back the miniStack STX with award-winning 24/7 global customer support.
Includes
(1) OWC miniStack STX Storage Enclosure
(1) 0.7M Thunderbolt (USB-C) Cable
(1) Quick Start Guide for OWC miniStack STX
(1) User Guide for OWC miniStack STX
1-Year OWC Limited Warranty
Specifications | |
Display Support | Up to one 8K display @ 60Hz, or one 5K display @ 60Hz, or one 4K display @ 120Hz, or two 4K displays @ 60Hz, or one 4K display @ 60Hz, or one 4K display @ 30Hz |
Display Support by Port | Thunderbolt 4: Up to 8K @ 60Hz or 4K @ 120Hz via a native Thunderbolt 4 display or other display that supports USB-C connections and DisplayPort 1.4 |
Boot Support | Yes |
Hot Plug Support | Yes |
Mac OS Compatibility | macOS 10.14 Mojave macOS 10.15 Catalina macOS 11.x Big Sur macOS 12.x Monterey macOS 13.x Ventura |
PC OS Compatibility | Windows 10 32-bit Edition Windows 10 64-bit Edition Windows 11 |
Linux OS Compatibility | Yes |
Mobile OS Compatibility | iPadOS 13 iPadOS 14 iPadOS 15 iPadOS 16 Android 11.x Android 12.x Android 13.x |
Other OS Compatibility | Chrome OS Linux |
Driver Required | No |
Host Port Requirements | Thunderbolt (USB-C) or USB (USB-C or USB-A*2) port |
Other Requirements | macOS 11.1 or later for Thunderbolt hosts macOS 10.14.6 or later for USB hosts |
Power Supply | External UL-listed universal auto-switching power supply Need an additional power supply? Secondary/replacement power supplies are also available. |
DC Output | +20V, 9A |
External Power Adapter | Yes |
Power Delivery | 96W |
Replacement Adapter Part Number | OWCPWR20V150W (sold separately) |
Drive Bays |
1 bay supporting: 3.5-inch SATA drives, 2.5-inch SATA drives Supports NVMe M.2 SSDs with 2280 form factor and "M Key" connector type. Single- and double-sided SSDs are supported. |
Device Ports | (1) Host Port - Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) up to 40 Gb/s (5000 MB/s) (3) Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) Ports |
Cooling | (1) cooling fan |
Security Slot | Yes |
Power/Activity LED | Yes *Select drives may disable the LED function of this product |
Dimensions | Height: 3.7 cm (1.5 in) Length: 19.7 cm (7.8 in) Width: 19.7 cm (7.8 in) |
Weight | 920.0 g (2.03 lbs) |
Ambient Temperature | Operating: 50°F to 95°F (10°C to 35°C) Non-Operating: -40°F to 149°F (-40°C to 65°C) |
Humidity | Operating: 8% to 90% non-condensing Non-Operating: 5% to 95% non-condensing |
Notes |
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5. DELIVERY OF GOODS TO YOU5.1 We will deliver the goods ordered by you to the address you give us for delivery at the time you make your order.
5.2 Delivery will be made as soon as possible after your order is accepted and in any event within 30 days of your order.
5.3 You will become the owner of the goods you have ordered one your payment has been received and the goods have been delivered to you.
Once goods have been delivered to you they will be held at your own risk and we will not be liable for their loss or destruction.6. LIABILITY
6.1 If the goods we deliver are not what you ordered or are damaged or defective or the delivery is of an incorrect quantity, we shall have no liability to you unless you notify us by e-mail at our contact address of the problem within 10 working days of the delivery of goods in question.
6.2 If you believe that the goods are defective then you must return them to us for testing. If we determine that the goods are defective then you will be given, at your decision, either;
6.2.1 a replacement or;
6.2.2 a full refund including the delivery costs of returning the goods.
If we determine that the goods are not defective then they shall be returned to you.
6.3 If you do not receive goods ordered by you within 30 days of the date on which you ordered them, we shall have no liability to you unless you notify us by e-mail of the problem within 40 days of the date on which you ordered the goods.
If you notify a problem to us under this condition, our only obligation will be, at your option;
6.3.1 to make good any shortage or non-delivery;
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6.3.3 to refund to you the amount paid by you for goods in question.
6.4 Save as precluded by law, we will not be liable to you for any indirect or consequential loss, damage or expenses (including loss of profits, business or goodwill) howsoever arising out of any problem you notify to us under conditions 6.1 or 6.3 and we shall have no liability to pay any money to you by way of compensation other than to refund to you the amount paid by you for the goods in question under clauses 6.2.2 and 6.3.3 above.
6.5 You must observe and comply with all applicable regulations and legislation, including obtaining all necessary customs, import or other permits to purchase goods from our site.
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6.6 Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in these terms and conditions is intended to limit any rights you might have as a consumer under applicable local law or other statutory rights that may not be excluded nor in any way to exclude or limit our liability to you for any death or personal injury resulting from our negligence.NOTE:
To return an item for replacement or refund you must obtain RMA - return material authorization number. Please, under no circumstances send any item back to us without RMA.
An RMA number allows us to process your return quickly.Without it, your refund or exchange will delay due to identification an item.
If you believe, that item is not what did you order or is faulty or damaged, then;
- contact us via eBay messaging system
- member of our team will set up return material authorization number (RMA) for your return order
- RMA is then sent to you via email together with return address.
- please, write RMA number on the top side of the envelope for easier identification.
When contacting us regarding return, please have your eBay user ID and item number ready.What else do I need to know about making a return?
All returns will be treated on a wait-to-receive basis.
Flexx memory will issue your refund or replacement after we receive your returned product along with your authorized RMA number.
If you are returning a two-piece kit, you will need to send both parts.
When returning any non-DRAM item (SSD, flash drive, or card reader), return all accessories (such as cables, manuals, or CDs) that shipped with the product. If any accessories are missing, a restocking fee may be deducted from your refund.
Products that have been modified are not covered by our limited warranty.
Flexx memory reserves the right to charge a restocking fee (up to 20 percent) at our discretion.
Please retain all shipping information, including tracking numbers, until your account or original credit card has been credited by Flexx memory or until you receive the replacement product.