- The Orico 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
- It also includes RAID 0 and 1 support for data backups.
ORICO MiniTower is a new hybrid storage solution designed for Mac Mini M4 users, essentially turning it into a NAS device.
Clad in brushed aluminum with a silver finish, the MiniTower looks sleek and polished with a minimalist ORICO logo on the top cap.
It supports up to 48TB of hard drive space, plus a single 8TB SSD, along with USB 3.2 and 10Gbps SD 3.0 ports for expanded storage capacity.
Orico MiniTower for Mac Minis
The MiniTower, which retails for $139.99, is designed to accommodate 2.5- and 3.5-inch drives, with slots accessible beneath its removable top cover.
This device features a high-speed SSD zone with dual-protocol M.2 SSD for smooth editing and fast software loading.
This hybrid approach enables the separation of frequently accessed “hot” data and long-term “cold” data, reducing wear and tear on hard drives while benefiting from fast read speeds. and writing of SSDs.
For backups, the device supports flexible RAID configurations, including RAID 0 and RAID 1, or a standard non-RAID configuration for those who prefer easy storage management.
The 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 rear adds an RJ45 Ethernet port and a 10Gbps USB 3.2 for high-speed data transfer, plus a dedicated power input.
Below is a built-in silent fan, complemented by strategically placed vents, including a rear vertical vent and a bottom vent, ensuring consistent heat dissipation.
