External Hard Drives by NewerTech® - miniStack® NAS for any Mac or PC

miniStack NAS Ethernet/USB 2.0 Networking diagram

What Is Fast Ethernet?
Fast Ethernet is an easy to use and install network technology that allows multiple devices in a local area network (LAN) to communicate over a single shared cable with data speeds up to 100 megabits per second. The technical reference for this standard is "100BASE-T".

miniStack NAS is the ideal multimedia and personal file storage solution because it’s multi-functional. Use it like a “data server” to share digital files via Fast Ethernet. Or, just as a personal external hard drive via the built in USB 2.0 port. Have a wireless network? No sweat, miniStack NAS plugs right in. And its powerful enough to stream multimedia and HD files to UPnP™ (Universal Plug and Play) compatible media players.

Features:

Up to 750GB of bootable, performance disk capacity*
Whisper Quiet Operation
Large 8MB or 16MB data cache*
Ximeta NDAS 2011 Network Enabled
Compact 6.5" x 6.5" x 1.5" size
One RJ-45 10/100Base-TX Auto MDI/MDI-X port
One USB 2.0 High Speed port
LED Status Lights
- Red: Hard drive access and power
- Amber: Network status (LINK)
- Green: 100Mb/s connection
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)
Intelligent thermal monitoring activates fan only when needed to reduce power consumption and minimize noise output
Auto-Power up/down automatically with computer
Massive passive heat sink to radiate heat away from hard drive
Smart power switch - NewerTech miniStack NAS will power up and down in tandem with your computer
Ethernet RJ-45 and USB cables Included
Kensington® Security Slot designed to allow the NewerTech miniStack NAS to be anchored to a desk

LAN:

Speed:
100Mb/s over Ethernet, 480Mb/s over USB 2.0
Connection:
Proprietary Driver Solution
Maximum Access:
Up to 20 simultaneous connections**

Requires:

Mac or PC with available RJ-45 10/100Base-TX Auto MDI/MDI-X or USB 2.0 High Speed port

BONUS Utility Software Included:*

Prosoft Engineering® Data Backup 3
Prosoft Awards
NovaStor NovaBACKUP®
Intech® SpeedTools Utilities™
Carbon Copy Cloner
…a $200 value! (click HERE for more info...)

* in pre-configured solutions, "add your own hard drive" kits also available

** Simultaneous Write access for up to 20 PCs is possible. Write access for Macs is limited to a single user at a time. Best performance in PC environment is obtained with fewest connections.

1GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes. Total accessible hard drive capacity varies depending upon operating environment (typically 5-10% less).

miniStack NAS puts the revolutionary power and simplicity of Network Attached Storage (NAS) at the fingertips of home and business network users. NAS technology delivers the convenience of saving and sharing data over a wired or wireless network as easily as using a local desktop (C:) hard drive, but eliminates the need for complicated IP configurations or a costly server. Instead, miniStack NAS is immediately available as a shared local drive to all networked computers and devices.

With the growing trend of computers functioning as the hub of home entertainment and information, the need for convenient, affordable, and reliable network accessible storage is critical. NewerTech miniStack NAS provides a high performance Plug and Play solution for modern digital lifestyles with centralized drag-and-drop sharing and storage of data, music, video, photos, and more!

Plug and Play Data Storage/Sharing
If you know how to point and click, you can use miniStack NAS for fast, secure storage and sharing of digital content from networked Macintosh® or Windows® desktop or laptop computers, PDAs, media players, home entertainment centers, TVs, or other favorite technology interfaces. Simply connect miniStack NAS into your local area network (LAN) and install the included customized software driver into each computer that will share the miniStack NAS drive. No network TCP/IP configuration needed!

Fast and Flexible
Because miniStack NAS utilizes advanced network storage technology to enable direct storage/access connection and controls up to 20 users simultaneously*, miniStack NAS offers up to six times faster performance than older PC file sharing based technologies. Choose from lightning quick pre-configured solutions offering up to 750GB of storage capacity or the value oriented “Add Your Own Hard Drive” 0GB kit. Plus, with both USB 2.0 and Ethernet connections, NewerTech miniStack NAS offers the flexibility to be used either on your local network or as a standard external high speed USB storage solution.

Safe and Secure
Your data is important. Now you can protect valuable and sensitive files with miniStack NAS and specify what level of read/write privileges network users have. You select user access level — from no access, read only, or full access…the level of security through directory and file level is up to you. Just as important, because miniStack NAS utilizes NDAS technology which eliminates the need for TCP/IP settings, miniStack NAS is invisible and safe from external hackers.

*Simultaneous Write access for up to 20 PCs is possible. Write access for Macs is limited to a single user at a time. Best performance in PC environment is obtained with
fewest connections.

Newer Technology miniStack NAS

Hard drive access and power
Network status (LINK)
100Mb/s connection
Smart power switch. Turn off miniStack manually, or leave on and it will power up and down in tandem with the computer
Power receptacle
User configurable fan settings
Smart interactive cooling system
One RJ-45 10/100Base-TX Auto MDI/MDI-X port
One USB 2.0 High Speed port
Kensington® Security Slot designed to allow the NewerTech miniStack to be anchored to a desk
Side vents

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)
Ethernet RJ-45 and USB cables
Power adapter plus cord, screw package, and driver CD
Over 1GB of of Freeware/Shareware/Public domain software installed (pre-configured solutions only)
2 Year Solution Warranty (pre-configured solutions); (0GB kits: 1 Year)
Color product manual

What Can You Store On A miniStack NAS?

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 NAS.	160GB 8MB Cache	250GB 8MB Cache	500GB 16MB Cache	750GB 32MB Cache
Photos: (1MB per 2.4 megapixel JPEG photo - low resolution)	160,000 Pictures	250,000 Pictures	500,000 Pictures	750,000 Pictures
Photos: (2.4MB per 4 megapixel JPEG photo)	80,000 Pictures	150,000 Pictures	250,000 Pictures	375,000 Pictures
Uncompressed Digital Video: (13GB/hour data rate)	12.16 Hours	19 Hours	38 Hours	57 Hours
Movies: (2GB/hour DVD Quality MPEG)	80.DVD Quality Movies	125.DVD Quality Movies	250.DVD Quality Movies	375.DVD Quality Movies
Music: (2.85MB per MP3 song)	56,000 Songs	87,500 Songs	175,000 Songs	262,500 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® NAS

Drive Type

3.5" PATA (IDE/ATA)¹

1 NewerTech reserves the right to replace or upgrade to equivalent or better components.

Bridge Chipset

Ximeta NDAS 2011 Network Enabled

Data Cache Size *

8MB (80, 160, 250GB models)

16MB (500 & 750GB models)

* in pre-configured solutions, "add your own hard drive" kits also available.

Case Material

High quality aluminum colored plastic

Application

Up to 750GB of storage from single 3.5" PATA (IDE/ATA) hard drive*

FAT32/NTFS/HFS+ file formats**

Features

LED Status Lights

- Red: Hard drive access and power

- Amber: Network status (LINK)

- Green: 100Mb/s connection

Smart interactive cooling system with thermal probe automatically regulating fan speed

Massive passive heat sink to radiate heat away from hard drive

Smart power switch - NewerTech miniStack NAS will power up and down in tandem with your computer

Kensington Security Slot designed to allow the NewerTech miniStack NAS to be anchored to a desk

Interface/Ports*

One RJ-45 10/100Base-TX Auto MDI/MDI-X port

One USB 2.0 High Speed port

*Only one interface can be used at a time (either LAN or USB disk)

Format

Pre-formatted for Mac OSX
For instructions on Windows formatting click here.

LAN

Speed: 100Mb/s over Ethernet, 480Mb/s over USB 2.0.

Connection: Proprietary Driver Solution

Maximum Access: Up to 20 simultaneous connections*

*Simultaneous Write access for up to 20 PCs is possible, Write access for Macs is limited to a single user at a time. Best performance in PC environment is obtained with fewest connections.

Power Supply

External 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 +5V/1.5A, +12V/1.5A

Enclosure Size & Weight

6.5" x 6.5" x 1.5" (16.51cm x 16.51cm x 3.81cm)

Approximately 2.6lbs (1.18kg) (bare enclosure only)

Software Included**

Intech® Hard Disk SpeedTools Utilities ™ OEM (For Mac OS 8.6 - OS X only)

NovaStor NovaBACKUP® Solution (Windows 2000 and later)

ProSoft Engineering® Data Backup 3 (Mac OS 10.2.8 or later)

Up to 2GB of Freeware/Shareware/Public domain software installed (pre-configured solutions only)

** Utility software bundle not included with 0GB kits.

Operation Environment

Temperature: (operating) 5°C - 40°C (41°F - 104°F) (non-operating) -20°C - 70°C (-4°F - 158°F)

Relative Humidity: (operating) 10% - 80% RH (non-condensing) (non-operating) 5% - 90% RH (non-condensing)

Shock: (operating) 65G 2mS (non-operating) 175G 2mS

Vibration: (operating) 1.0G (5 - 300Hz) (non-operating) 5.0G (5 - 500Hz)

Warranty Register your NAS

2 Year Repair/Replacement Warranty

1 Year Warranty (0GB "Add Your Own Drive" kit)

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, Apple OS X 10.1.x or later, and an available RJ-45 10/100Base-TX Auto MDI/MDI-X
or USB 2.0 High Speed port.

Windows® Requirements:
Windows 98SE or later and an available RJ-45 10/100Base-TX Auto MDI/MDI-X or USB 2.0 High Speed port.

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"...fast, stable, and whisper quiet...plenty fast enough in real world conditions...can't ask for more than that."- MyMac.com
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"The Ministack NAS Is Definitely Something You Should Put On Your Short List."
- Layers Magazine
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"Allow(s) Multiple Users to Access, Save or Share Documents and Files"
- Carol Holzberg, Technology Integration for Teachers
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Rating:

"Everything You Could Want, with None of the Downside." - Geeks To Go
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