Boost the storage of your compatible Mac or Windows PC with the 2TB miniStack USB 3.2 Gen 1 External Hard Drive from 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. 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: 2. 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.

Q: 3. Which will be the best match for macBook Pro MacOS 10.14.6? I want to move my catalog of pictures to an external drive.

A: The LaCie 5TB Rugged USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C External Hard Drive BH #LASTFR500080 is a good match for that, it will work very well for a photo library.

Q: 4. 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: 5. Can the drive be replaced with any sata drive?

A: If you want to use your own 2.5" or 3.5" SATA drive, I would recommend buying the empty enclosure version of the OWC miniStack USB 3.2 Gen 1 Storage : https://bit.ly/48Xs5zg If you do buy the OWC miniStack USB 3.2 Gen 1 External Hard Drive with a drive installed (https://bit.ly/3SLAzDP available as 1 TB, 2 TB, 8 TB, 12 TB, 16 TB, 18 TB, or 20 TB), opening the enclosure voids the OWC warranty. Instructions for installing or replacing a drive are available on pages 5-7 of the manual here: https://bit.ly/49lOpT8

Q: 6. Is this compatible with a Mac?

A: Yes, this model is compatible with mac.

Q: 7. does it accept a usb-c cable? is it compatible with Mac Studio?

A: The OWC 8TB miniStack USB 3.1 Gen 1 External Hard Drive BH #OWCMSTK3H7T8 does not include a USB C cable but you could adapt it to USB C. It is compatible with the Mac Studio.

Q: 8. Will data on this hard drive be affected by magnets?

A: It would be highly recommended to keep the SanDisk Professional 2TB G-DRIVE ArmorATD USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 External Hard Drive away from any magnets.

Q: 9. Which would be the best match for a macBook pro macOS 10.14.6? I want to move my photo catalog to an external drive.

A: This drive works well with the Macbook Pro and comes with the cable you need in the box.

Q: 10. Do I need to format it to transfer files (photos) from old laptop with window 7?

A: No, the Seagate 2TB One Touch USB 3.2 Gen 1 External Hard Drive with Password Protection (Black) should have no issues connecting to a Windows 7 PC as long as it was not formatted in AFPS (apple format).