- Orico’s MiniTower turns your Mac Mini M4 into a hybrid NAS
- HDD, SSD, SD 3.0 and USB 3.2 slots and ports for data capacity
- Also includes RAID 0 and 1 support for data backup
ORICO MiniTower is a new hybrid storage solution designed for Mac Mini M4 users, essentially turning one into a NAS device.
Clad in brushed aluminum with a silver finish, the MiniTower appears sleek and polished with a minimalistic ORICO logo on the top lid.
It supports up to 48 TB of HDD space plus a single 8 TB SSD along with 10 Gbps USB 3.2 and SD 3.0 ports to expand storage capacity.
Orico MiniTower for Mac Minis
Set to retail for $139.99, the MiniTower is designed to accommodate both 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch drives, with accessible slots under the removable top cover.
This unit has a high-speed SSD zone with dual-protocol M.2 SSDs for smooth editing and fast loading of software.
This hybrid approach allows for the separation of frequently accessed “hot” data and long-term “cold” data, reducing wear and tear on hard drives while taking advantage of the fast read and write speeds of SSDs.
For backup, the device supports flexible RAID configurations, including RAID 0 and RAID 1, or a standard non-RAID setup for those who prefer straightforward storage management.
MiniTower gives the Mac Mini several new ports. On the front, the device includes an SD 3.0 slot, two USB-A ports for peripherals like keyboards and mice, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
The back adds an RJ45 Ethernet port and a USB 3.2 10 Gbps for high-speed data transfer, plus a dedicated power input.
Underneath is a built-in silent fan, complemented by strategically placed ventilation openings, including a rear vertical vent and bottom ventilation, which ensures uniform heat dissipation.
