What Can You Store On A miniStack v2.5?
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 v2.5.
80GB
8MB
Cache
160GB
8MB
Cache
250GB
16MB
Cache
320GB
16MB
Cache
500GB
16MB
Cache
750GB
32MB
Cache
1.0TB
32MB
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
 1,000,000
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
 500,000
Pictures
Uncompressed Digital Video:
(13GB/hour data rate)		 6.08 Hours
 12.16 Hours
 19
Hours		 24.32 Hours
 38
Hours
 57
Hours		 76
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		 500.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		 350,000
Songs

The actual total capacity will depend on your own defined file settings/preferences.
1GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes. Total accessible capacity varies depending upon operating environment (typically 5-10% less).
 
   
miniStack® v3
miniStack® v2.5
 
Drive Type
  • 3.5" Serial ATA (SATA) 1.5/3.0GB
 
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Bridge Chipset
  • Oxford OXUF924DSb
 
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  • Oxford 934
   
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Data Cache Size *
  • 8MB (80GB model)
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  • 8MB (160GB model)
 
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  • 16MB (250, 320, 400, 500GB models)
 
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  • 32MB (750GB, 1.0TB models)
 
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    * in pre-configured solutions, "add your own hard drive" kits also available.
     
 
Case Material
  • High quality aluminum colored plastic
  
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Features
  • Smart interactive cooling system with thermal probe automatically regulating fan speed
  
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  • Massive passive heat sink to radiate heat away from hard drive
  
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  • Smart power switch - NewerTech miniStack will power up and down in tandem with your computer
 
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  • Kensington logoKensington Security Slot designed to allow the NewerTech miniStack to be anchored to a desk
 
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Interface/Ports
  • eSATA port
  
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  • FireWire 800 (1394b) 9 pin port
  
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  • FireWire 400 (1394a) 6 pin port
  
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  • USB 2.0/1.1 ‘A’ ports
  
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  • USB 2.0 Uplink ‘B’ port
 
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Transfer Rates
  • eSATA
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  • FireWire 800
 
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  • FireWire 400
 
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  • USB 2.0
 
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Power Supply
  • 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)
    - Input: AC 100~240V, 1.2A, 50-60Hz
    - Output: DC +5/3A , +12V/3A
 
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Enclosure Size & Weight
  • 6.5" x 6.5" x 1.5" (16.51cm x 16.51cm x 3.81cm)
  
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  • Approximately 2.6lbs (bare enclosure only)
 
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Software Included**
  • Intech® Hard Disk SpeedTools Utilities ™ OEM (For Mac OS 8.6 - OS X only)
 
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  • NovaStor NovaBACKUP® Solution (Windows 2000 and later)
 
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  • ProSoft Engineering® Data Backup 3 (Mac OS 10.2.8 or later)
 
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  • Up to 2GB of Freeware/Shareware/Public domain software installed (pre-configured solutions only)
 
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    ** Utility software bundle not included with certain 0GB kits.
     
 
Operation Environment
  • Temperature: (operating) 5°C - 55°C (41°F - 131°F) (non-operating) -40°C - 65°C (-40°F - 149°F)
  
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  • Relative Humidity: (operating) 8% - 90% RH (non-condensing) (non-operating) 5% - 95% RH (non-condensing)
  
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  • Shock: (operating) 65G 2mS (non-operating) 175G 2mS
  
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  • Vibration: (operating) 1.0G (5 - 300Hz) (non-operating) 5.0G (5 - 500Hz)
  
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Warranty - Register your miniStack
  • 3 Year Repair/Replacement Warranty - In addition to NewerTech's 3 Year Solution Warranty, the internal hard drive mechanism may be covered by up to an additional three year warranty direct with the drive manufacturer.
 

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(80GB to 1.0TB solutions)

  • 1 Year Warranty (0GB "Add Your Own Drive" kit)
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    Note: Do not disassemble or otherwise open your NewerTech storage solution prior to the conclusion of the NewerTech warranty period. Doing so will void the remainder of the NewerTech warranty.
 
Compatibility
Macintosh® Requirements:
Apple® OS 8.6 to 9.2.2, 10.0.x or later and an available USB 1.1 or FireWire 400 port.
Apple OS X 10.2.8 or later and an available USB 2.0/1.1 or FireWire 800/400 port.

Windows® Requirements:
Windows 98SE or later and an available FireWire 400 or USB 2.0/1.1 port.
Windows 2000 or later and an available USB 2.0/1.1 or FireWire 800/400 port.
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