| Products.. miniStack v3 External Hard Drives |
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Add Your Own Drive Kits
Preconfigured Drive Solutions
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Our solutions work with OS X Time Machine™ feature to keep an up-to-date copy of all of your files and documents.
Go back in time to recover anything with ease. |
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| The Perfect Companion for ANY Mac® or PC! |
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Versatile Convenience |
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| With its one eSATA, two FireWire 800, one FireWire 400, and three USB 2.0 ports PLUS FW800/FW400/USB 2.0
connection cables included, miniStack v3 connects to Mac and PC systems with Plug and Play simplicity. |
Works with Macs, Windows, and Linux
based systems and can boot OS on systems. |
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Features:
- Up to 2.0TB(2000GB) of bootable, performance disk capacity*
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Large 8MB, 16MB, or 32MB data cache*
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Oxford OXUF924DSb - High performance FireWire 800, FireWire 400,
USB 2.0, eSATA to SATA-II with Native Command Queuing (NCQ) for optimum drive performance
- Compact 6.5" x 6.5" x 1.5" size
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One eSATA port (rear)
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Two FireWire 800 (1394b) 9 pin ports (rear)
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One FireWire 400 (1394a) 6 pin port (side)
- Three USB 2.0/1.1 ‘A’ ports (2 rear, 1 side)
- One USB 2.0 Uplink 'B' port (rear)
- External AutoSwitching 100~240v 50/60Hz UL Listed power adapter - 3A power supply gives you less stress and clean ample power! (UL, CUL, CE, TUV approved)
- Intelligent thermal monitoring activates fan only when needed to reduce power consumption and minimize noise output
- Auto-Power up/down automatically with computer
- Massive passive heat sink to radiate heat away from hard drive
- Fully bootable via USB or FireWire
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Whisper Quiet Operation
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Kensington® Security Slot
designed to allow the NewerTech miniStack to be anchored to a desk
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Transfer Rates:
- eSATA - 1.5Gb/s (or 150MB/sec)
- FireWire 800 - 800Mb/s (or 100MB/sec)
- FireWire 400 - 400Mb/s (or 50MB/sec)
- USB 2.0 - 480Mb/s (or 60MB/sec)
- USB 1.1 - 12Mb/s (or 1.5MB/sec)
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Requires:
- Mac or PC with available FireWire
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BONUS Utility Software Included:**
- Prosoft Engineering® Data Backup 3
Prosoft Awards
 
- NovaStor NovaBACKUP®
- Intech® SpeedTools Utilities™
- Carbon Copy Cloner
…a $200 value! (click HERE for more info...)
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* in pre-configured solutions, "add your own hard drive" kits also available
** Software included on certain 0GB and all pre-configured solutions.
1GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes. Total accessible hard drive capacity varies depending upon operating environment (typically 5-10% less). |
| Fast, Flexible, and packed with Four Interfaces, the miniStack v3 offers a techno trinity of performance, convenience, and connectivity making it the ultimate single drive storage solution.
FAST: When you have the need for speed!
There are so many high performance speed components in miniStack v3 that you’d be tempted to drag race it. The latest generation Oxford 924 chipset, the fastest drive mechanisms on the market, and an eSATA port all combine to deliver the fastest single drive data transfer rates possible…up to 150 Megabytes per second!
FLEXIBLE: Easy set-up, portability, and future compatibility
With its one eSATA, two FireWire 800, one FireWire 400, and three USB 2.0 ports PLUS FW800 and USB 2.0 connection cables included, miniStack v3 connects to Mac® and PC systems with Plug and Play simplicity. Its port flexibility and compact design also make miniStack v3 an ideal portable external hard drive storage solution to move among multiple systems ensuring future system compatibility.
FOUR INTERFACES: For all your data transfer and accessory connection needs
Having a “quad interface” in one portable housing makes miniStack v3 ideal for data intensive uses like audio/video editing, digital photography, MP3 libraries, and high-speed backup. Plus, now you can connect multiple desktop digital accessories like scanners, printers, memory card readers, digital cameras, and iPods® – all at once – with miniStack v3’s unique, ergonomically enhanced rear and side port configuration.
AWARD-WINNING ORIGINS
A passive radiator heat sink, intelligent thermal monitoring, Whisper Quiet Operation engineering, and a unique, space-saving stackable design are just a few of the features miniStack v3 shares with the award-winning NewerTech miniStack v2 storage solution. |
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 Share, Save, Connect... Do It All Wirelessly!
If you have an Airport Extreme® wireless network, adding miniStack to it via USB enables you to start sharing files, doing Time Machine backups, and share other devices like printers! Thanks to miniStack's integrated powered hub with
3 USB 2.0 ports you truly can meet all your digital lifestyle needs with Plug and Play simplicity. Plus, it's Audio/Video rated for high performance home entertainment systems and sharing content with Apple TV®.
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Newer Technology miniStack v3
- Smart fan exhaust port
- One eSATA port
- Kensington® Security Slot designed to allow the NewerTech miniStack to be anchored to a desk
- Smart power switch - Turn off miniStack manually, or leave on and it will power up and down in tandem
with the computer
- Power receptacle
- Three USB 2.0/1.1 ‘A’ ports (2 rear, 1 side)
- One USB 2.0 Uplink ‘B’ port (rear)
- Two FireWire 800 (1394b) 9 pin ports (rear)
- One FireWire 400 (1394a) 6 pin port (side)
- 36" FireWire 800 connecting cable (9-9 pin cable)
- 36" USB 2.0/1.1 connecting cable (A-B)
- External AutoSwitching 100~240v 50/60Hz UL Listed power adapter - 3A power supply gives you less stress and clean ample power! (UL, CUL, CE, TUV approved)
- Over 1GB of Freeware/Shareware/Public domain software installed (pre-configured solutions only)
- 3 Year Solution Warranty (pre-configured solutions); (0GB kits: 1 Year)
- Color product manual
- Utility Software Bundle (not included with certain 0GB kits)
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| What Can You Store On A miniStack v3? |
This chart is an illustrative example of different file formats and the vast number of your digital lifestyle files that can be stored on miniStack v3. |
160GB
8MB
Cache |
250GB
8MB
Cache |
320GB
16MB
Cache |
500GB
16MB
Cache |
1.0TB
32MB
Cache |
1.5TB
32MB
Cache |
2.0TB
32MB
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Photos:
(1MB per 2.4 megapixel JPEG photo - low resolution) |
160,000
Pictures
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250,000
Pictures
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320,000
Pictures
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500,000
Pictures
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1,000,000
Pictures |
1,500,000
Pictures |
2,000,000
Pictures |
Photos:
(2.4MB per 4 megapixel JPEG photo) |
80,000
Pictures
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150,000
Pictures
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160,000
Pictures
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250,000
Pictures
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500,000
Pictures |
625,000
Pictures |
1,000,000
Pictures |
Uncompressed Digital Video:
(13GB/hour data rate) |
12.16
Hours
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19
Hours |
24.32
Hours
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38
Hours
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76
Hours |
115
Hours |
152
Hours |
Movies:
(2GB/hour DVD Quality MPEG) |
80
DVD Quality Movies |
125
DVD Quality Movies |
160
DVD Quality Movies |
250
DVD Quality Movies |
500
DVD Quality Movies |
750
DVD Quality Movies |
1000
DVD Quality Movies |
Music:
(2.85MB per MP3 song) |
56,000
Songs |
87,500
Songs |
112,000
Songs |
175,000
Songs |
350,000
Songs |
526,000
Songs |
700,000
Songs |
The actual total capacity will depend on your own defined file settings/preferences.
1GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes. Total accessible capacity varies depending upon operating environment (typically 5-10% less). |
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Drive Type
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- 3.5" Serial ATA (SATA)
1.5/3.0GB 5400 to 7200RPM*
Note: 10K RPM drives not supported.
*NewerTech reserves the right to replace or upgrade to equivalent or better components. |
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Bridge Chipset
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Data Cache Size *
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- 8MB (160GB, 250GB models)
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- 16MB (320GB, 400GB, 500GB, 1.0TB models)
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- 32MB (1.0TB, 1.5TB, 2.0TB models)
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* in pre-configured solutions, "add your own hard drive" kits also available.
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Case Material
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- High quality aluminum colored plastic
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Features
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- Smart interactive cooling system with thermal probe automatically regulating fan speed
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- Massive passive heat sink to radiate heat away from hard drive
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- Smart power switch - NewerTech miniStack will power up and down in tandem with your computer
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 Kensington Security Slot designed to allow the NewerTech miniStack to be anchored to a desk
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Interface/Ports
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- One (rear) |
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- FireWire 800 (1394b) 9 pin port
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- Two (rear) |
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- FireWire 400 (1394a) 6 pin port
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- One (side) |
- Three (2 rear, 1 side) |
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- Three (2 rear, 1 side) |
- Three (2 rear, 1 side) |
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- One (rear) |
- One (rear) |
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Format
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Pre-formatted for Mac OSX
For instructions on Windows formatting click here. |
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Transfer Rates
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- up to 150MB/s |
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- up to 100MB/s |
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- up to 50MB/s |
- up to 50MB/s |
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- up to 60MB/s |
- up to 60MB/s |
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- up to 1.5MB/s |
- up to 1.5MB/s |
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Power Supply
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- External AutoSwitching 100~240v 50/60Hz UL Listed power adapter - 3A power supply gives you less stress and clean ample power! (UL, CUL, CE, TUV approved)
- Input: AC 100~240V, 1.2A, 50-60Hz
- Output: DC +5/3A , +12V/3A
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Enclosure Size & Weight
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- 6.5" x 6.5" x 1.5" (16.51cm x 16.51cm x 3.81cm)
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- Approximately 2.6lbs (1.18kg) (bare enclosure only)
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Software Included**
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- Intech® Hard Disk SpeedTools Utilities ™ OEM (For Mac OS 8.6 - OS X only)
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- NovaStor NovaBACKUP® Solution (Windows 2000 and later)
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- ProSoft Engineering® Data Backup 3 (Mac OS 10.2.8 or later)
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- Carbon Copy Cloner (CCC) Cloning and Backup Utility
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- Up to 2GB of Freeware/Shareware/Public domain software installed (pre-configured solutions only)
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** Utility software bundle not included with certain 0GB kits.
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Operation Environment
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- Temperature: (operating) 5°C - 55°C (41°F - 131°F) (non-operating) -40°C - 65°C (-40°F - 149°F)
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- Relative Humidity: (operating) 8% - 90% RH (non-condensing) (non-operating) 5% - 95% RH (non-condensing)
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- Shock: (operating) 65G 2mS (non-operating) 175G 2mS
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- Vibration: (operating) 1.0G (5 - 300Hz) (non-operating) 5.0G (5 - 500Hz)
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Warranty - Register your miniStack
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- 3 Year Repair/Replacement Warranty.
Certain Enterprise class hard drive mechanism equipped solutions include an additional 2 year hard drive manufacturer warranty.
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(160GB to 2.0TB solutions)
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(80GB to 2.0TB solutions)
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- 1 Year Warranty (0GB "Add Your Own Drive" kit)
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Note: Do not disassemble or otherwise open your NewerTech storage solution prior to the conclusion of the NewerTech warranty period. Doing so will void the remainder of the NewerTech warranty.
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Compatibility
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Macintosh® Requirements:
Apple® OS 8.6 to 9.2.2, 10.0.x or later and an available USB 1.1 or FireWire 400 port.
Apple OS X 10.2.8 or later and an available USB 2.0/1.1, FireWire 800/400 port, or eSATA port.
Windows® Requirements:
Windows 98SE or later and an available FireWire 400 or USB 2.0/1.1 port.
Windows 2000 or later and an available USB 2.0/1.1, FireWire 800/400, or eSATA port. |
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