Model: OWCT4MSSH16N04
from $1,529.99
Color: Matte Silver
30 configurations available
The OWC 20TB miniStack STX & Thunderbolt Hub Xpansion is a versatile external storage and connectivity solution, featuring a 4TB PCIe SSD and a 16TB 3.5" HDD for a total of 20TB storage. Housed in a matte silver aluminum enclosure, it offers read and write speeds of up to 770 MB/s and includes a fan for cooling. This device connects via Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) and expands your system's capabilities with three additional Thunderbolt 4 ports, making it ideal for users needing high-capacity storage and expanded peripheral connectivity.
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 $1,529.99.
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 20TB miniStack STX & Thunderbolt Hub Xpansion (4TB SSD + 16TB HDD, Matte Silver) is available at bhphoto, starting at $1,529.99.
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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