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You can even add three Thunderbolt bus-powered devices. The OWC Thunderbolt Dock lets you create three separate “tree branch” device chains, so you can remove devices from one chain without affecting or disconnecting the others.

Reimagining The Daisy Chainĭaisy chains are perfect for connecting a lot of devices to a single port, but remove any device other than the last one and you're left with the hassle of disconnecting and reconnecting devices. all while keeping your space free of cable clutter. Add your favourite Thunderbolt and USB devices, Gigabit Ethernet, and an SD card reader to your workflow. Gain convenient access to portable gear, headphones, and SD cards. Massively expand the functionality of your Apple M1 Mac, any Apple 'Intel' Mac with Thunderbolt 3, or any Thunderbolt 4 PC with the OWC Thunderbolt Dock. Plus, the ports are fully USB4 future compatible. The latest Thunderbolt interface uses a universal USB-C connector to transfer data, output video, and charge devices through the same cable. The OWC Thunderbolt Dock’s Thunderbolt ports use that same USB-C connector to create a multi-connectivity solution for millions of existing and future Thunderbolt computers and devices. With the OWC Thunderbolt Dock, an entire world of USB and Thunderbolt accessories is ready for you to connect and expand your capabilities. Up to two 4K displays or a 5K/6K/8K display, high-performance storage including NVMe SSDs, A/V mixers, phones, tablets, even desktop accessories like a keyboard or mouse. Three Thunderbolt ports and four USB ports empower you to connect to past, present and future devices. The company says this makes it a much more cost-effective solution than needing to buy a new computer down the line.OWC Thunderbolt 4 Hub Docking Station (11 Ports)

With it, OWC says that the storage capacity of the Mac Mini can be expanded to 200x that which can be installed at the time of purchase. Part of the selling point behind the OWC miniStack STX is that the 2018 Intel Mac Mini as well as the new M1 version don’t allow the internal factory drive to be upgraded. This claim with Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 peripheral devices requires a certified Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 (mDP) adapter, and devices such as external drives will operate at Thunderbolt Thunderbolt 2 speeds in this use case. The device can support a mix of up to five Thunderbolt devices, three USB devices, and two displays. In addition to the three Thunderbolt 4 ports, it also has an additional display-focused port. The miniStack STX has a heat-dissipating aircraft-grade aluminum design with an internal heat sink and high-efficiency fan which OWC says provides cool, nearly silent operation.

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