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NewerTech miniStack V2 FireWire/USB2.0 IDE/ATA (PATA) Hard Drive Enclosure Kit with Integrated FW/USB Hubs. Add External Storage Capacity + 2 Port FireWire, 3-Port USB2 Powered Hub to your Mac or PC. New with 1yr Warranty. (NWTFWU2MSV2)

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"Add Your Own Hard Drive"
FireWire® 400/USB 2.0 Powered Hub External Storage Solution

 

 

"Add Your Own Hard Drive"
With Space Saving FW/USB Hub!

Features:

  • Whisper Quiet Operation
  • Compact 6.5" x 6.5" x 1.5" size
  • Integrated USB 2.0 powered 4-port hub (1 uplink + 3 additional)
  • Integrated FireWire powered 3-port hub/repeater (1 uplink + 2 additional)
  • Auto-Power up/down automatically with computer
  • Intelligent thermal monitoring activates fan only when needed
  • Industry standard security slot
  • Selectable FireWire or USB2 hard drive interface mode
  • Fully bootable via USB or FireWire
miniStack v2 is the perfect companion for ANY Mac or PC!

From desktops to notebooks, miniStack v2 is the perfect companion for ANY Mac or PC.

Expand your storage capacity and port flexibility while decreasing your desk/cord clutter.

RoHS CompliantPlug and Play


Small Footprint, Big Performance:
Housed within the miniStack v2’s compact, sleek, state-of-the-art enclosure is a fast 3.5" drive with up to 750GB that blows away smaller and slower 2.5" internal drives. Now you can have all the storage space you need for music & video files, graphics & photos, and document backup. Plus, with three FireWire 400 ports (1 uplink + 2 additional) and four USB 2.0 ports (1 uplink + 3 additional), you now can connect devices including scanners, printers, memory card readers, digital cameras, and iPods® – all at once!

Portable and Versatile:
This terrific storage/connectivity solution is fully portable and works with all Macintosh® computers and laptops, as well as virtually any Windows® or Linux®-based system with USB or FireWire. The easy-to-use, Plug and Play miniStack v2 also is perfect for booting your OS on any system with USB 2.0 boot-support.

A miniStack Solution For Every Need:
Whether you're a techie and want to add your own hard drive to one of our 0GB Kits or want the convenience of a pre-configured solution that comes complete with a leading hard drive utility/performance & backup software bundle, NewerTech has a miniStack v2 solution for your specific need.


OWC NOTE: This drive enclosure requires an IDE/ATA hard drive mechanism. Most computers produced since 2006 use Serial ATA (SATA) hard drives. Please make sure that the drive you wish to use with this enclosure is compatible. If you need an enclosure for a SATA hard drive, click here.
3.5" ATA Hard Drive
IDE/ATA Hard Drive Connector

Compatibility
Mac

Macintosh Requirements:
Apple OS 8.6 to 9.2.2, Apple OS 8.6 to 9.2.2, Apple OS X 10.1.x or later, and an available FireWire for USB port

PC

Windows Requirements:
Windows 98SE or later and an available FireWire or USB port

Product Specifications
Drive Type 3.5" PATA (IDE/ATA) up to 750GB capacity
Bridge Chipset Oxford 911+ FireWire® (1394A)/Prolific 2507 USB 2.0
Case Material High quality aluminum colored plastic
Features
  • Integrated USB 2.0 high-speed 4-port hub (1 uplink + 3 additional)
  • Integrated Firewire 1394A powered 3-port repeater/hub (1 uplink + 2 additional)
  • FireWire and USB 2.0 ports on left side
  • Switch for Firewire or USB hard disk mode
  • Smart interactive cooling system with thermal probe automatically regulating fan speed
  • Massive passive heat sink to radiate heat away from hard drive
  • Smart power switch - NewerTech miniStack v2 will power up and down in tandem with your computer
  • Kensington security slot designed to allow the NewerTech miniStack to be anchored to a desk
Interface/Ports
  • FireWire 400 (1394A) 3 ports (6pin)
  • USB 2.0 high speed (USB1.1) 4 ports (4pin)
    • 1 port upstream (B Type)
    • 3 ports downstream (A Type)
Data Transfer
  • FireWire 400 (1394a) - 400Mbps (or 50MB/sec)
  • USB 2.0 - 480Mbps (or 60MB/sec)
  • USB 1.1 - 12Mbps (or 1.5MB/sec)
Port/Interface Bootability

Can I use this solution as external startup drive?

Mac Requirements
  • Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2, Mac OS X 10.0.x or later and an available USB 1.1 or FireWire 400 port.
Windows Requirements
  • Windows 98SE or later and an available FireWire 400 or USB 2.0/1.1 port.
Power Supply
  • External power adapter universal auto-switching (UL, CUL, CE, TUV approved)
  • Input: AC 100-240V, 1.2A, 50-60Hz
  • Output: DC +5/2A , +12V/2A
Enclosure Size & Weight
  • 6.5"(D) 6.5"(W) 1.5"(H)
  • Approximately 2.6lbs (bare enclosure only)
Remarks The NewerTech miniStack v2 can be used either as Firewire or USB hard disk. Use the switch at the back to change the mode.

Operating Environment
Temperature (operating) 5°C - 55°C (41°F - 131°F)
(non-operating) -40°C - 65°C (-40°F - 149°F)
Relative Humidity (operating) 8% - 90% RH (non-condensing)
(non-operating) 5% - 95% RH (non-condensing)
Shock (operating) 65G 2mS
(non-operating) 175G 2mS
Vibration

(operating) 1.0G (5 - 300Hz)
(non-operating) 5.0G (5 - 500Hz)

MTBF More than 500,000 power-on hours
Warranty One Year Warranty

48 Hour Warranty Service


Ports and Accessories
  1. Smart fan exhaust port
  2. Connection switch
  3. Kensington security slot designed to allow the NewerTech miniStack v2 to be anchored to a desk
  4. Smart power switch. Turn it off manually, or leave on and will power up and down in tandem with the computer.
  5. Power receptacle
  6. Powered 3 port USB hub (2 rear, 1 side)
  7. USB uplink port (rear)
  8. Powered 3 port Firewire hub (2 rear, 1 side)
  9. 16" High Quality Double Shielded FireWire 400 connecting cable (6-6 Pin cable)
  10. 16" High Quality Double Shielded USB 2.0/1.1 connecting cable (A-B)
  11. 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)
  • Smart interactive cooling system with thermal probe automatically regulates fan speed

 

What Can you Store On A miniStack v2?
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 v2.*
80GB
8MB Cache
160GB
8MB Cache
250GB
16MB Cache
320GB
16MB Cache
500GB
16MB Cache
750GB
16MB Cache
Photos:
(1MB per 2.4 megapixel JPEG photo - low resolution)
80,000
Pictures
160,000
Pictures
250,000
Pictures
320,000
Pictures
500,000
Pictures
750,000
Pictures
Photos:
(2.4MB per 4 megapixel JPEG photo)
40,000
Pictures
80,000
Pictures
150,000
Pictures
160,000
Pictures
250,000
Pictures
375,000
Pictures
Uncompressed Digital Video:
(13GB/hour data rate)
6.08
hours
12.16
hours
19
hours
24.32
hours
38
hours
57
hours
Movies:
(2GB/hour DVD Quality MPEG)
40 DVD
Quality Movies
80 DVD
Quality Movies
125 DVD
Quality Movies
160 DVD
Quality Movies
250 DVD
Quality Movies
375 DVD
Quality Movies
Music:
(2.85MB per MP3 song)
28,000
Songs
56,000
Songs
87,500
Songs
112,000
Songs
175,000
Songs
262,500
Songs

The actual total capacity will depend on your own defined file settings/preferences. * in pre-configured solutions
 

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