Boost the storage of your compatible Mac or Windows PC with the OWC 2TB miniStack USB 3.2 External Hard Drivefrom OWC. Equipped with a USB-B 3.2 Gen 1 port and capable of transfer speeds up to 208 MB/s, the miniStack drive boasts an anodized aluminum design that's ideal for stacking with an Apple iMac mini. Compatible with both Mac and Windows systems, the drive comes with a built-in MagLev fan designed for quiet cooling.

2TB Storage Capacity    1 x USB-B 3.2 Gen 1 Port    Up to 208 MB/s Data Transfer Speed    Stackable Design    Anodized Aluminum Shell    MagLev Fan for Quiet Cooling    Windows and Mac Compatible

The OWC miniStack is a compact and stackable external hard drive designed to complement a Mac mini. With a footprint identical to the 2010 and later Mac mini, the two stack together for seamless desktop integration.

The miniStack features a USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1/3.0) interface, along with an anodized-aluminum chassis and MagLev fan for quiet cooling and high-speed performance.

Windows 7 or later
macOS 10.6 or later

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will this drive work with a Mac book pro running Sonoma 14.4.1 and do I need another cable other than the one supplied?

A: Yes, the Seagate 2TB One Touch USB 3.2 Gen 1 External Hard Drive with Password Protection (Black) is compatible with Mac OS, although you will require a USB-C adapter such as B&H # APMJ1M2AMA.

Q: 2. Can you add this to a network to access from multiple computers?

A: The OWC 20TB miniStack USB 3.2 Gen 1 External Hard Drive does not connect to a network. This is a direct access drive that's connected directly to a Windows or Mac host computer via USB.

Q: 3. Will this Lacie work with macOSX Lion with time machine?

A: Yes as long as it is formatted as HFS+.

Q: 4. How is this drive different from exactly the same one here? https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1641574-REG/sandisk_professio

A: The SanDisk Professional 5TB G-DRIVE ArmorATD USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 External Hard Drive (BH #SAARMORATD5T) is the newer version which has a slightly higher Read/write speed compared to the older SanDisk Professional 5TB G-DRIVE ArmorATD USB 3.2 Gen 1 External Hard Drive (BH #SAGDA5TB)

Q: 5. What brand of hard disk drive comes with this unit? If it’s the Toshiba, I will purchase it. If Seagate, probably not.

A: Unfortunately, the manufacturer doesn't specify the brand of the drives include with the OWC 16TB Mercury Elite Pro USB 3.2 Gen 1 External Hard Drive. The brand may vary based on availability.

Q: 6. Where does this plug into in the back of the Mac mini?

A: This dock has a USB type A plug for connection to a Mac Mini.

Q: 7. What size drive can be installed into this enclosure? i.e: 2.5 SATA?

A: According to OWC's website, it supports: (1) 3.5" SATA 6Gb/s drive OR (1) 2.5" SATA 6Gb/s drive (no adapter required) https://bit.ly/3cw3qr6

Q: 8. Would this work fine with a mid-2013 MB Air? OS X El Capitan. I plan to put my LR catolog on it.

A: Yes. The Rugged Mini is compatible with that setup.

Q: 9. SPECS says package weight is 3.635 ib. but Weight of drive is 0.13 ib /58 g. is that correct?

A: This was a web error and will be addressed by our web team shortly. Apologies for the mix up. This drive weighs 3.65 pounds.

Q: 10. can i easily connect it to winsows?

A: The SanDisk Professional 5TB G-DRIVE ArmorATD USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 External Hard Drive can be reformatted to work with Windows computers, but it is initially formatted only for MacOS, so if you are not handy with drives or familiar with how to format them, you may want to consider a different form of storage.