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The Storage Tower is another innovative storage enclosure
solution from Addonics that offers tremendous customization flexibility
that you can ever imagine. Comes with 4 standard 5 1/4" drive bays,
a strong power supply and in a compact footprint, the Storage Tower can
accommodate up to 4 full height optical drives or 6 3.5" hard
drives; or a combination of these devices in various mixes. With choice
of back panels featuring eSATA, SATA Multilane, USB, USIB or a mix of these connectors, various IDE,
ATAPI or SATA devices installed into the Storage Tower can be individually
interfaced to computers via USB 2.0, Firewire or eSATA connection for
a wide range of storage applications.
Example of back panels with different
interface connection
(Please see model and
pricing section below for all the choice of back panels)

Using the back panel with eSATA or the latest SATA Multilane connectors, you can build
yourself a high performance (up to 3 Gbits/sec using SATA II) external
storage system or a terabyte storage farm, and connect it up to 6 feet away from the computer system! Any SATA devices
inside the Storage Tower can be easily converted into eSATA (the latest
external SATA
standard). Each drive can be connected directly to a
eSATA host controller for maximum throughput in any system. For better cable management, multiple SATA devices inside the Storage Tower can be connected to system via one cable using a Port Multiplier (PM) model ST5X1PM, a hardware Port Multiplier (HPM) model ST5XHPM or a SATA Multilane bridge (model: MST4ML).
The Storage Tower model ST5XHPM (with a built-in HPM) is an ideal external RAID solution that can be moved around to different computer. Once the HPM is configured, the entire RAID set can be moved to different computer that has an eSATA port. This is different than the regular Port Multiplier that must be connected to PM compatible controller. With addition of the Addonics optional USB 2.0 - eSATA adapter, the HPM Storage Tower can also be attached to the USB 2.0 port on any computer, instantly turning the HPM Storage Tower into an external USB RAID system.
Need to connect Terabytes external storage or multiple drives to your system via the convenience and speed of the USB 2.0? The Storage Tower with the built-in JBOD USB adapter, model ST4IDEU2, is the perfect answer. You can connect up to 4 IDE hard drives (or SATA hard drives using the Addonics SATA-IDE converter) inside the Storage Tower to your system with 1 single USB cable. The 4 drives can be set up to appear to your system as 1 large drive, 2 drives or as 4 individual drives.
With Addonics USIB interface on the
back panel, model ST4US, any IDE device in the Storage Tower can be converted into
USB 2.0 or Firewire connection by attaching the Addonics optional USIB
interface cables.
illustration of
3.5" hard drive installation

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cable connection from back of Storage Tower
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When combines with various Addonics Mobile
Racks, the Disk Array 4SA, Disk Array 3SA ,
2.5" to 3.5" IDE
converter and the optional drive mounting brackets,
the configuration possibilities for the Storage Tower become almost endless.
Examples of various storage devices that
can be installed into the Storage Tower
Click here for a complete List of Storage Devices that can be Installed into the Storage Tower

A list of devices which can be installed in the Storage Tower
To ensure efficient cooling of all the storage
devices inside the enclosure, the Storage Tower includes two high CFM
cooling fans and well ventilated side panels. Both side panels can also
be easily slide open to provide easy access for storage device installation
and cable connection.

Note: drive mounting brackets and connecting
cables outside the Storage Tower as shown in the above pictures are for
illustration purpose and are available as options.
Features
- Great for variety of storage applications - external RAID storage,
Video storage, Server storage
- 4 standard 5 1/4" drive bays
- Available in silver and black
- Accommodate up to maximum 4 standard ATAPI optical devices or 4 3.5"
hard drives, 5 3.5" hard drives (requires the Disk Array
4SA and 1 mobile rack)
or 6 3.5" hard drives (requires additional 2 Disk Array 3SA)
- Back panels with the following connection choices or a combination:
- SATA hardware Port Multiplier to connect up to 4 SATA/SATA II hard drives† to computer via any eSATA port or with USB 2.0 port (requires optional eSATA to USB 2.0 adapter, AAU2ESA). Can be configure as RAID 1, 0, 1+0, JBOD or as individual driveˆ.
- SATA Port Multiplier to connect up to 4 SATA/SATA II hard drives† to computer as via 1 eSATA port (require a PM compatible SATA controller). Can be configured as RAID 1, 0, 1+0, RAID 5, JBOD or as individual drive.
- the latest SATA Multilane connection to connect up to 4 SATA/SATA II hard drives to system via 1 Infiniband Multilane cable
- JBOD USB to connect up to 4 IDE hard drives as 1 large drive or individual drive to computer via 1 USB 2.0/1.1 port
- eSATA, USB 2.0 or
Firewire interface
- Stylish clear acrylic exterior
- Light weight and sturdy aluminum construction
- Compact size
- Ventilated side panels for efficient air flow
- Dual ball bearing high CFM low noise cooling fans
- 220W 110/220 power supply
- Individual storage device can be hot
swapped* when using SATA Mobile Racks
* For eSATA connection, hot
swap feature depends on the controller. All Addonics SATA controllers
support the hot swap feature. The Storage Tower can be powered down and
restarted to swap out hard drive without rebooting the system.
ˆIndependent drive configuration is only supported with controllers with Silicon Image SIL3124 or SIL3132 chip set or via USB port.
† IDE and SATA hard drive can be mixed in the Mini Storage Tower. IDE hard drives can be changed to SATA interface with the addition of IDE - SATA converter. SATA hard drives can be changed to IDE interface with the addition of SATA - IDE converter.
Model, Price and Package content
| Model |
Description and Package Content |
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check price and order online |
Silver Storage Tower |
ST5XHPM |
Storage
Tower (silver) with 1 5X1 Hardware Port Multiplier installed -
Connects up to 5 drives to system via 1 eSATA
port of any SATA controller. Can also connect to USB 2.0 port with optional eSATA-USB 2.0 adapter (AAU2ESA). Please check the HPM page for all detail specification of the hardware Port Multiplier.
Includes power cord, 4 4P-15 pins SATA power connectors (AA4PSAPC), 5 SATA data cables (AASAIDC18I) and user guide.
Additional 2 eSATA and 1 USIB ports can be added to the back
panel.
drive mounting brackets and external interface cables are not included.
Please check for choice of optional cables and
mounting bracket section |
$239.95  |
ST5X1PM |
Storage
Tower (silver) with 1 5X1 Port Multiplier installed
Connects up to 5 drives to system via 1 eSATA
port of a PM compatible SATA controller. Please check the PM page for all detail specification of the 5X1 eSATA Port Multiplier.
Includes power cord, 4 4P-15 pins SATA power connectors (AA4PSAPC), 5 SATA data cables (AASAIDC18I) and user guide.
Additional 2 eSATA and 1 USIB ports can be added to the back
panel.
drive mounting brackets and external interface cables are not included.
Please check for choice of optional cables and
mounting bracket section |
$199.95  |
ST4IDEU2 |
Storage
Tower (silver) with JBOD USB 2.0 adapter installed
Connects up to 4 hard drives to system via 1 USB 2.0 /1.1 cable.
Includes power cord, 2 12" UDMA IDE cable (AA2IDE80-12), and user guide.
Additional 2 eSATA and 1 USIB ports can be added to the back
panel.
drive mounting brackets and external USB cable are not included.
Please check for choice of optional cables and
mounting bracket section |
$169  |
ST4SAML |
Storage
Tower (silver) with 4SATA Multilane connector installed
Connects upto to 4 drives to system via 1 Infiniband Multilane 4X cable.
Includes power cord, 4 4P-15 pins SATA power connectors (AA4PSAPC), and user guide.
Additional 2 eSATA and 1 USIB ports can be added to the back
panel.
drive mounting brackets and Infiniband Multilane 4X cable are not included.
Please check for choice of optional cables and
mounting bracket section |
$149.95  |
ST4SAUS |
Storage Tower (silver) with
4 USIB ports for SATA devices NEW
Connects up to 4 SATA hard drives or optical drives to system via 4 USIB ports
Includes power cord, 4 internal SATA 8" cables, user guide
drive mounting brackets and external interface
cables are not included. Please check for choice of optional
cables and mounting bracket section |
Click for price  |
| ST4US |
Storage Tower (silver) with
4 USIB ports for IDE devices
Connects up to 4 IDE or ATAPI drives to system via 4 USIB ports
Includes power cord, 4 IDE 80-pin 8" ribbon cable, user guide
drive mounting brackets and external interface
cables are not included. Please check for choice of optional
cables and mounting bracket section |
$155  |
| ST4ESA
|
Storage
Tower (silver) with 4 eSATA ports
Connects up to 4 hard drives to system via 4 individual eSATA ports
Includes 4 4P-15 pins SATA power connectors (AA4PSAPC), power cord and user guide
drive mounting brackets and external interface
cables are not included. Please check for choice of optional
cables and mounting bracket section |
$134.99  |
ST6ESA
|
Storage
Tower (silver) with 6 eSATA ports
Connects 6 SATA hard drives to system via 6 individual eSATA ports
Includes 4 4P-15 pins SATA power connectors (AA4PSAPC), power cord and user guide
drive mounting brackets and external interface
cables are not included. Please check for choice of optional
cables and mounting bracket section |
$139.99  |
| ST5ESA1US
|
Storage
Tower (silver) with 5 eSATA ports and 1 USIB ports
Connects up to 5 SATA hard drive and 1 ATAPI drive to system via 5 individual eSATA ports and 1 USIB port
Includes power cord, 1 IDE 80-pin 8" IDE ribbon cable, 4 4P-15 pins SATA power connectors (AA4PSAPC) and user guide
drive mounting brackets and external interface
cables are not included. Please check for choice of optional
cables and mounting bracket section |
$145
|
STMPC |
Storage
Tower (silver) without back panel
Great for Apple Mac Mini and other
mini PC application
Includes power cord and user guide.
drive mounting brackets and external interface
cables are not included. Please check for choice of optional
cables and mounting bracket section |
$119  |
| Model |
Description and Package Content |
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check price and order online |
Black Storage Tower |
ST5XHPM-B |
Storage
Tower (black) with 1 5X1 Hardware Port Multiplier installed
Connects up to 5 drives to system via 1 eSATA
port of any SATA controller. Can also connect to USB 2.0 port with optional eSATA-USB 2.0 adapter (AAU2ESA). Please check the HPM page for all detail specification of the hardware Port Multiplier.
Includes power cord, 4 4P-15 pins SATA power connectors (AA4PSAPC), 5 SATA data cables (AASAIDC18I) and user guide.
Additional 2 eSATA and 1 USIB ports can be added to the back
panel.
drive mounting brackets and external interface cables are not included.
Please check for choice of optional cables and
mounting bracket section |
$239.95  |
ST5X1PM-B |
Storage
Tower (black) with 1 5X1 Port Multiplier installed
Connects up to 5 drives to system via 1 eSATA
port of a PM compatible SATA controller. Please check the PM page for all detail specification of the 5X1 eSATA Port Multiplier.
Includes power cord, 4 4P-15 pins SATA power connectors (AA4PSAPC), and 5 SATA data cables (AASAIDC18I) and user guide.
Additional 2 eSATA and 1 USIB ports can be added to the back
panel.
drive mounting brackets and external interface cables are not included.
Please check for choice of optional cables and
mounting bracket section |
$199.95  |
ST4IDEU2-B |
Storage
Tower (black) with JBOD USB 2.0 adapter installed
Connects up to 4 hard drives to system via 1 USB 2.0 /1.1 cable.
Includes power cord, 2 12" UDMA IDE cable (AA2IDE80-12), and user guide.
Additional 2 eSATA and 1 USIB ports can be added to the back
panel.
drive mounting brackets and external USB cable are not included.
Please check for choice of optional cables and
mounting bracket section |
$169  |
ST4SAML-B |
Storage
Tower (black) with 4SATA Multilane connector installed
Connects upto to 4 drives to system via 1 Infiniband Multilane 4X cable.
Includes power cord, 4 4P-15 pins SATA power connectors (AA4PSAPC), 4 SATA data cables (AASAIDC18I) and user guide.
Additional 2 eSATA and 1 USIB ports can be added to the back
panel.
drive mounting brackets and Infiniband Multilane 4X cable are not included.
Please check for choice of optional cables and
mounting bracket section |
$149.95  |
ST4SAUS-B |
Storage Tower (black) with
4 USIB ports for SATA devices NEW
Connects up to 4 SATA hard drives or optical drives to system via 4 USIB ports
Includes power cord, 4 internal SATA 8" cables, user guide
drive mounting brackets and external interface
cables are not included. Please check for choice of optional
cables and mounting bracket section |
Click for price  |
ST4US-B |
Storage Tower (black) with
4 USIB ports for IDE devices
Connects up to 4 IDE or ATAPI drives to system via 4 USIB ports
Includes power cord, 4 IDE 80-pin 8" ribbon cable, user guide
drive mounting brackets and external interface
cables are not included. Please check for choice of optional
cables and mounting bracket section |
$155  |
ST4ESA-B
|
Storage
Tower (black) with 4 eSATA ports
Connects up to 4 hard drives to system via 4 individual eSATA ports
Includes 4 4P-15 pins SATA power connectors (AA4PSAPC), power cord and user guide
drive mounting brackets and external interface
cables are not included. Please check for choice of optional
cables and mounting bracket section |
$134.99  |
ST6ESA-B
|
Storage
Tower (black) with 6 eSATA ports
Connects 6 SATA hard drives to system via 6 individual eSATA ports
Includes 4 4P-15 pins SATA power connectors (AA4PSAPC), power cord and user guide
drive mounting brackets and external interface
cables are not included. Please check for choice of optional
cables and mounting bracket section |
$139.99  |
ST5ESA1US-B
|
Storage
Tower (black) with 5 eSATA ports and 1 USIB ports
Connects up to 5 SATA hard drive and 1 ATAPI drive to system via 5 individual eSATA ports and 1 USIB port
Includes power cord, 1 IDE 80-pin 8" IDE ribbon cable, 4 4P-15 pins SATA power connectors (AA4PSAPC), and user guide
drive mounting brackets and external interface
cables are not included. Please check for choice of optional
cables and mounting bracket section |
$145 |
STMPC-B |
Storage
Tower (black) without back panel
Great for Apple Mac Mini and other
mini PC application
Includes power cord and user guide.
drive mounting brackets and external interface
cables are not included. Please check for choice of optional
cables and mounting bracket section |
$119  |
Storage Tower Build to Order
STBTO
|
Storage
Tower build to order -
For one low flat fee, we can custom build your external storage
solutions using various Addonics Mobile Racks, hard drives, ATAPI
optical drive, back panel and interface cables |
Call
our Sales Department at 408-433-3899 option 2 or email your requirement
using the sales query form |
To boot from USB port or use the device for installing
Windows OS,click herefor detail
Optional cables
and mounting brackets
Model |
Description
and Package Content
(All external SATA cables are
constructed with extra cable shielding to reduce EMI and improved signal
integrity over 2 meter distance. Connector shell is constructed with metal
clip for tighter connection and durability in external application. ) |
Click shopping cart to
check price and order online |
AASA2SAP15C  |
eSATA2 - SATA converter
cable, 15cm
(convert eSATA port to standard standard SATA port) |
$9  |
AASAEDC3F  |
External SATA
data cable - 100 cm
(standard female SATA connector on both ends) |
$9  |
AASA2SA100C  |
eSATA - SATA cable,
100 cm
(connect storage device with standard SATA port to controllers with eSATA
port) |
$17.5  |
AAESATA100C  |
eSATA - eSATA cable,
100 cm
(eSATA ports on both ends of cables) |
$15.99  |
AAESATA200C  |
eSATA - eSATA cable,
200 cm
(eSATA ports on both ends of cables) |
$17.5  |
AAUSB308-4C  |
4
USB 2.0 USIB interface cables bundled in corrugated tubing
use on back panels with USIB connectors |
$89.95  |
AAUSBC-309  |
1 USB USIB interface
cable |
$25.95  |
AAFW-4C  |
4 Firewire/iLink
USIB interface cables bundled in corrugated tubing
use on back panels with USIB connectors |
$179  |
AAFWC406  |
1 Firewire/iLink
USIB interface cable |
$45  |
AAIB4C150  |
1Infiniband 4X MultiLane eSATA cable, 150 cm |
$69.95  |
AAUSBAB6F  |
6 feet USB 2.0 A-B data cable |
$3.99  |
AAU2ESA  |
USB 2.0 to eSATA Adapter
Converts any eSATA device (or SATA device with converter cable) to connect to any available computer with USB 2.0 ports. This adapter is compatible with all the port multipliers, allowing the possibility of connecting up to 5 hard drives through a single USB 2.0 port. |
$29.95  |
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5 1/4" drive
bay mounting bracket for 3.5" hard drive |
$3.5  |
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5 1/4" drive
bay mounting bracket (black) for 3.5" removable drive such as Addonics
internal DigiDrive, 2.5" Mobile Rack, MO or Iomega ZIP |
$5  |
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5 1/4" drive
bay mounting bracket (ivory) for 3.5" removable drive such as Addonics
internal DigiDrive, 2.5" Mobile Rack, MO or Iomega ZIP |
$5  |
ASTBP1  |
Storage
Tower back panel only, USIB version
comes with pre-punched holes for mounting up to 4 USIB and 2 eSATA ports |
$9.5  |
ASTBP2  |
Storage
Tower back panel only, eSATA version
comes with pre-punched holes for mounting up to 6 eSATA and 2 USIB ports |
$9.5  |
ASTBP3  |
Storage
Tower back panel only, PM version
comes with pre-punched holes for mounting up to 1 Port Multiplier
or 2 SCSI 50-pin connectors, 2 eSATA and 1 USIB port |
$9.5  |
ADSAUSPCB |
SATA/ATAPI
to USIB connector
Kit for adding USIB port to the back panel of Storage Tower
content: SATA - USIB connector (AASAUSPCB), SATA internal 8" data cable |
$27.99  |
ADIDEUSPCB |
IDE/ATAPI
to USIB connector
Kit for adding USIB port to the back panel of Storage Tower
content: IDE - USIB connector (AAIDEUSPCB), IDE 80-pin 8" ribbon cable |
$13.99  |
STPS220  |
220W 110/220 replacement Storage Tower power supply |
$59.95  |
AA4PSAPC  |
4P - 15-pin SATA power connector |
$2.99  |
AASATAB-e  |
eSATA connector
for adding eSATA port to the pre-punched hole on the Storage Tower back panel |
$3  |
Specifications
| Drive Bays |
4 standard 5 1/4" drive
bays |
| Connectors
on back panel |
ST4US - 4
USIB connectors
ST5ESA1US - 5eSATA and 1 USIB connectors
ST4ESA - 4 eSATA connectors
ST6ESA - 6 eSATA connectors
ST5X1PM - 1 eSATA connector
ST4SAML - 1 MultiLane 4X connector
ST4IDEU2 - 1 USB 2.0 type B connector
STMPC - no back panel
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| Supported
interfaces |
back panel with USIB
connector - USB 2.0/1.1 or Firewire/iLink interface using Addonics
USIB interface cables
back panel with eSATA connector - SATA interface
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| Supported
Operating Systems |
USB 2.0/1.1 -
Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, XP, 2003, Linux kernel 2.4 and higher, Solaris
9.0 and higher
Firewire/iLink - Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, XP, 2003, Mac
OS 9.0
SATA - DOS, Windows NT/SP6, 98SE, Me, 2000, XP, 2003,
Linux kernel 2.4 and higher, Mac OS |
| Power Supply: |
220 Watts 110/220V input |
| Cooling fan |
2 |
| Weight: |
9.1 lb (4.13 kg) |
| Size: |
8.19 x 12.94 x 8 inch
(W x D x H) |
| Operating Humidity: |
20% - 80% |
| Operating
Temperature: |
5°C - 35°C |
| Warranty: |
One Year |
Note
The compatibility of ATAPI DVD+/-RRW and CDRW
drives connecting to USB or Firewire depends on several factors: the firmware
in the ATAPI drive, the software, OS and the USB 2.0 electronics. We have tested
a number of drives in this enclosure using Nero Express software and Cyberlink
PowerDVD. The table below summarizes the list of drives that have been tested
to work with this enclosure. It is not possible for us to test all the different
models of ATAPI devices out in the market. We will constantly update this list
whenever new device has been tested. We cannot guarantee that all ATAPI devices
will work in this enclosure. If you are installing a device that is not in the
list below, make sure you are using the latest version of software and firmware
to ensure better compatibility. We apologize that we cannot offer technical
help on devices that are not in our list. However, we can offer to test the
drive for you if you can send us the drive. To make arrangements, email us using the Tech Support query form.
Drive type |
Model |
DVD+/-R/RW, DVD-RRW |
Pioneer DVR-104 6x2x1x8x4x24
Pioneer DVR-105 4x2x16x8x32
Pioneer DVR-106D 4x2x4x2.4x12x16x10x32
Pioneer DVR-107D 8x4x8x4x12x24x24x32
Pioneer DVR-110D
TEAC DV-W50D 12x4x2.4x2x16x10x32
LG GSA-4082B, 4120B and 4160B
Toshiba SD-R5372 |
DVD/CDRW |
LG CDRW/DVD GCC-4120B 8x12x8x32
RICOH RW9200A 12x20x10x40
SAMSUNG SM-332B 12x32x10x40
SAMSUNG SM 316 12x16x10x40
SAMSUNG SM-308B 8x8x4x32 |
CDRW |
AOPEN CRW2440 24x10x40
LG DVRW GCC4320B 16x32x10x40
LG CDRW GCC-4120B 8x12x8x32
LG CDRW GCC-8520B 52x24x52x16
LITE-ON LTR-16102B 16x10x40 CDRW
LITE-ON LTR 24102B 24x10x40 CDRW
LITE-ON LTR 32123s 32x12x40 CDRW
LITE-ON LTR 40125W 40x12x48 CDRW
LITE-ON LTR 48125W 40x12x48 CDRW
LITE-ON LTR 52246S 52x24x52 CDRW
TDK CDRW 241040X
TEAC CD-W516E 16x10x40
TEAC CD-W540E 40x12x48
YAMAHA 2100E 16x10x40 |

System Requirements
- PC/AT or Compatible System
- One of the following IO ports: USB 2.0/1.1, Firewire/iLink
or SATA port.
- Pentium II 350 MHz or Greater
- Minimum 64 MB RAM
specification subject to change without notice |
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