{"product_id":"owctb5ssh00s08","title":"8.0TB OWC StudioStack","description":"\u003ch3\u003eStacked. \u003cbr\u003e\nJacked. \u003cbr\u003e\nMac.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePump up your Mac Studio or Mac mini with the fastest and highest capacity stackable hybrid storage innovation on the planet. Now you can flex your true form…with up to 64x MORE storage capacity\u003csup\u003e1\u003c\/sup\u003e, up to 6302MB\/s real-world speed that rivals the latest Mac Studio models, and a six port Thunderbolt\/USB-A hub for additional connectivity possibilities. Show off all that jacked up brawn in a buff, aircraft grade aluminum design that nestles perfectly on top or underneath your mighty Mac. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMax out your capacity by building a workflow shredding monster with your own NVMe SSD and SATA HDD or go all gain no pain with a ready-to-run dual drive solution. Either choice lets you expand your data storage muscle to gigantic proportions with performance that rips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"OWC StudioStack on desktop\" src=\"https:\/\/media.owcnow.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,g_south,h_0.65,w_0.8,y_0.15\/w_500,c_scale,f_auto,q_auto\/owc-studiostack-photo-lifestyle_ubojbr\" style=\"display:block;margin:24px auto 0;width:500px;max-width:100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWork at Internal Drive Speed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEdit 8K video, run AI models, and access files with up to 6302MB\/s real-world performance that matches your Mac Studio's internal SSD\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtect Your Work\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAircraft-grade aluminum construction safeguards your drives while dissipating heat to maintain consistent peak performance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccess Your Entire Library\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePut all your projects, assets, and archives at your fingertips with up to 8TB of fast NVMe storage plus 24TB of high-capacity HDD space\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintain Your Focus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWork distraction-free with a smart adaptive fan that activates only when needed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnect It All\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThree Thunderbolt 5 ports and three USB-A ports let you run multiple displays, drives, and devices simultaneously without swapping cables\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrows With You\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEasily upgrade to higher-capacity drives when your needs change\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrate Easily\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCompatible with your Thunderbolt 5\/4, USB4, or Thunderbolt 3 Mac or PC right out of the box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReady To Run\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHit the ground running at top speed with the included Thunderbolt 5 80Gb\/s cable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll Gain. 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When tomorrow’s 16TB and larger NVMe SSDs hit the scene, you can easily boost your StudioStack’s capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"OWC StudioStack back view\" src=\"https:\/\/media.owcnow.com\/image\/upload\/w_500,c_scale,f_auto,q_auto\/owc-studiostack-rear_oqd5yc\" style=\"display:block;margin:24px auto 0;width:500px;max-width:100%;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"OWC StudioStack side view\" src=\"https:\/\/media.owcnow.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,g_west,h_1.0,w_0.66\/w_500,c_scale,f_auto,q_auto\/owc-studiostack-side_yfcixe\" style=\"display:block;margin:24px auto 0;width:500px;max-width:100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLift Beyond Your Limit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith StudioStack’s three Thunderbolt 5 and three USB-A ports, you’ll lift the connectivity limit of your Mac mini M1\/M2 machine to a new PR. 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MacDrive also includes powerful features that enable you to format and partition drives as well as repair basic disk issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"OWC StudioStack on desktop\" src=\"https:\/\/media.owcnow.com\/image\/upload\/w_500,c_scale,f_auto,q_auto\/owc-studiostack-mac-mini-lifestyle_u0qugx\" style=\"display:block;margin:24px auto 0;width:500px;max-width:100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBetter Than Plug and Play…It’s Plug and Pump Up\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOWC products are loved around the world over for their It Just Works™ ease-of-use and reliability. StudioStack solutions come pre-formatted (APFS\/HFS+) so they're ready to plug into your Mac Studio or Mac mini and pump you up with power. Don’t fret if you’re a PC user, OWC’s free Drive Guide helps you easily reformat for Windows in seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"OWC StudioStack on desktop\" src=\"https:\/\/media.owcnow.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,g_south,h_0.65,w_0.8,y_0.15\/w_500,c_scale,f_auto,q_auto\/owc-studiostack-simple-setup_dgfuii\" style=\"display:block;margin:24px auto 0;width:500px;max-width:100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Data’s Reliability is Our #1 Priority\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all OWC storage products, StudioStack underwent rigorous development testing processes, including intensive mandatory Thunderbolt certification. This hyper-focused attention to detail helps ensure you’ll enjoy a guaranteed consistent experience using StudioStack with a wide range of products and brands. 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