The IT Nerd

Other World Computing today announced its unmatched roster of storage, connectivity, and expansion solutions for the newly announced Apple Mac mini, featuring M6 and M5 Pro and Apple Mac Studio with M5 Max and M5 Ultra. 

OWC products that support the new Mac Studio M5 Max, M5 Ultra, and Mac mini M5 Pro include: 

• OWC Thunderbolt 5 Dock – high-performance 11-port connectivity hub that expands a single Thunderbolt port into multi-display 8K support, ultra-fast data transfer, 2.5GbE networking, and up to 140W of power delivery for Macs, PCs, iPads, and other USB-C devices
• OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub – expands a single Thunderbolt connection into three Thunderbolt 5 ports and one USB-A port, delivering up to 80Gb/s bi-directional performance, support for up to three 8K displays, and up to 140W of power delivery in a compact, fanless design
• OWC Thunderbolt 5 Dual 10G Network Dock – with three fully independent high-speed Ethernet ports and four Thunderbolt 5 and four USB ports, the Thunderbolt 5 dual 10GbE Network Dock is the first all-in-one solution that simplifies complex multi-network workflows and unlocks high-bandwidth network storage connectivity while offering everyday docking convenience
• OWC StudioStack – This low-profile, aircraft-grade aluminum hybrid storage solution on the planet lets you combine SSD and HDD storage in a single unit up to 32TB at up to 6302MB/s. Plus adds three additional Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) ports and USB-A ports for new and legacy devices
• OWC ThunderBlade X12 – Thunderbolt 5-powered portable production RAID SSD delivering up to 6600MB/s speeds and massive capacity in a compact, RAID 5 capable design built for high-end film, multi-cam 8K/12K workflows, and on-set shuttle reliability
• OWC Express 4M2 Ultra – Thunderbolt 5 (80Gb/s) NVMe RAID storage solution, pre-configured with SoftRAID in 4TB, 8TB, 16TB, and 32TB capacities. Also available as a bare enclosure for building your own configuration
• OWC Envoy Ultra – rugged, IP67-rated Thunderbolt 5 portable SSD delivering real-world speeds over 6000MB/s in a bus-powered, built-in cable design that makes storage more flexible and goes where you need it, including other Macs and PCs
• OWC Express 1M2 80G – supremely fast USB4 80Gb/s NVMe portable SSD; available as a DIY enclosure to optimize the NVMe drive you already own or a ready-to-run solution; delivering over 6000MB/s real-world performance with broad Thunderbolt and USB-C compatibility in a rugged, passively cooled design
• OWC Mercury Helios 5S – a powerfully simple way to use PCIe cards with Thunderbolt 5/4/3 and USB4 notebooks and small form factor computers like the Mac Studio + add more Thunderbolt 5 ports
• OWC Thunderbolt 5 Cables (fully certified up to 2-Meter Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) Cable) – fastest, most compatible cable for connecting today’s, tomorrow’s, and yesterday’s Thunderbolt and USB-C Devices

OWC products that support the new Mac mini M6 include: 

• OWC Thunderbolt 5 Dock – high-performance 11-port connectivity hub that expands a single Thunderbolt port into multi-display 8K support, ultra-fast data transfer, 2.5GbE networking, and up to 140W of power delivery for Macs, PCs, iPads, and other USB-C devices
• OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub – expands a single Thunderbolt connection into three Thunderbolt 5 ports and one USB-A port, delivering up to 80Gb/s bi-directional performance, support for up to three 8K displays, and up to 140W of power delivery in a compact, fanless design
• OWC Thunderbolt Go Dock – first full-featured Thunderbolt dock with a built-in power supply. Go anywhere + connect more than bus-powered docks
• OWC Express 1M2 – ultra-fast, compatible, and reliable portable USB4 NVMe SSD – build your own or choose ready-to-run solutions
• OWC Express 4M2 – (DIY to use existing NVMe SSDs) – four-slot USB4 (40Gb/s) external storage enclosure designed to utilize your existing or new NVMe M.2 SSDs
• Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) Cables – Thunderbolt 4 certified cable for universal use with Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, and USB-C equipped Macs, PCs, and mobile devices

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