Model: OWCT4MSSH08N08
from $2,079.99
Color: Matte Silver
30 configurations available
The OWC 16TB miniStack STX & Thunderbolt Hub Xpansion is a versatile external storage and connectivity solution. This matte silver aluminum device features a unique hybrid storage configuration, combining an 8TB 3.5" HDD with an 8TB PCIe SSD for a total of 16TB, offering maximum read and write speeds of 770 MB/s. It connects to your system via a Thunderbolt 4 USB-C port and includes three additional Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports, making it ideal for expanding both storage and peripheral connectivity for your computing setup.
Form factor and generation interface dictate compatibility and speed. Prioritize drives with DRAM caches for OS boot drives, as DRAM-less drives can slow down significantly during heavy multitasking. Available from $2,079.99.
Solid State Drives (SSDs) have no ongoing costs and consume minimal power. Their cost of ownership is entirely the upfront price per gigabyte.
Common Failure Modes
SSDs have no moving parts, making them immune to physical shock. Failures occur through flash memory wear-out from writing massive amounts of data or sudden controller death.
Form factor and generation interface dictate compatibility and speed. Prioritize drives with DRAM caches for OS boot drives, as DRAM-less drives can slow down significantly during heavy multitasking.
SSDs have a finite number of write cycles, usually measured in Terabytes Written (TBW). For average consumers, this limit takes many years to reach.
The OWC 16TB miniStack STX & Thunderbolt Hub Xpansion (8TB SSD + 8TB HDD, Matte Silver) is available at bhphoto, starting at $2,079.99.
Solid State Drives (SSDs) have no ongoing costs and consume minimal power. Their cost of ownership is entirely the upfront price per gigabyte.
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