- 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 backups
The 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 minimalist ORICO logo on the top lid.
It supports up to 48TB in HDD space, plus a single 8TB SSD, alongside 10Gbps USB 3.2 and SD 3.0 ports to extend storage capacity.
Orico MiniTower for Mac Minis
The MiniTower, set to retail for $139.99, is designed to accommodate both 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch drives, with accessible slots beneath its detachable top cover.
This device features a high-speed SSD zone with dual-protocol M.2 SSDs for smooth editing and fast software loading.
This hybrid approach allows for the separation of frequently accessed “hot” data and long-term “cold” data, reducing wear on hard drives while benefiting from the fast read and write speeds of SSDs.
For backups, the device supports flexible RAID configurations, including RAID 0 and RAID 1, or a standard non-RAID setup for those preferring straightforward storage management.
The MiniTower gives the Mac Mini several new ports. At 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 USB 3.2 10Gbps for high-speed data transfer, plus a dedicated power input.
Underneath is a built-in silent fan, complemented by strategically placed vents, including a rear vertical vent and bottom ventilation, ensuring consistent heat dissipation.
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