Applying the innovative storage design concept from the original Storage Tower, the Mini Storage Tower features increased portability, almost half the size and weight of it's predecessor. The Mini Storage Tower stores up to 4 standard 3 1/2" or 4 2.5" Mobile Racks, and comes with a low noise cooling fan and stylish design with swing open front panel for easy drive access. Similar to the Storage Tower, all the hard drives inside can be connected to computer via a single USB, eSATA, Multilane cable or 4 eSATA cable with a choice of different back panel configurations.
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 hard drives inside the Mini 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 hard drives inside the Mini Storage Tower can be connected to system via one cable using a Port Multiplier or a SATA Multilane bridge model MST4ML.
The Mini Storage Tower with a built-in Hardware Port Multiplier (HPM) is an ideal external RAID storage solution for sharing with different computers. Once the HPM is configured, the entire RAID set can be attached an eSATA port or USB port of any system. Click here for a Port Multiplier Tutorial
Need to connect Terabytes external storage or multiple drives to your system via the convenience and speed of the USB 2.0? The Mini Storage Tower with the but-in JBOD USB adapter 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 Mini Storage Tower to your system with one 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.
Illustration of Mini Storage Tower (click on image for larger view)
Mini Storage Tower with examples of various configuration possibilities
When combined with the Jupiter Mobile Rack or Mobile Rack 25, the Mini Storage Tower is capable of becoming a multiple bay(up to 4) hot swappable* removable drive system for 2 1/2" IDE or Serial ATA hard drives through the ubiquitous USB 2.0/1.1 or high speed eSATA interface. For the security conscious, Ruby Cipher Drive Cartridge System or Jupiter Cipher Mobile Rack can be added to provide bullet proof hardware security to protect the data.
To ensure efficient cooling of all the storage devices inside the enclosure, the Mini Storage Tower includes a high CFM cooling fan and vented front panel for a well ventilated interior with superior air flow. The case cover which extends over the top and side panels can also be easily removed to provide easy access for storage device installation and cable connection.
Mini Storage Tower LED Configurations
Features
Great for variety of storage applications - external RAID storage, Video storage, Server storage
4 standard 3 1/2" drive bays with build-in mounting brackets
Available in Acrylic white and Acrylic black
Back panels with the following connection choices or a combination:
5x1 eSATA Hardware Port Multiplier-XA Enclosure Version (AD5HPMRXA-E) to connect up to 4 SATA/SATA II/SATA III hard drives† to computer via any eSATA port. Can be configured as RAID 1, 0, 10, 5, 3, BIG, or Clone mode. (RAID setting is configured through onboard jumpers or included Windows software)
4x1 eSATA/USB Hardware Port Multiplier (AD4SR5HPMU-E) to connect up to 4 SATA/SATA II/SATA III hard drives† to computer via any eSATA or USB port. Can be configured as RAID 1, 0, 10, 5, 5+S, BIG2 or BIG4 (RAID setting is configured through an onboard rotary switch, no software is needed)
5x1 eSATA Hardware Port Multiplier (AD5SAHPM-EA) to connect up to 5 SATA/SATA II/SATA III 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 configured as RAID 1, 0, 1+0, JBOD or as individual drives**. (requires a PM compatible SATA controller for the initial RAID configuration)
5X1 eSATA Port Multiplier (AD5SARPM-E) to connect up to 4 SATA/SATA II/SATA III hard drives† to computer as via 1 eSATA port (requires a PM compatible SATA controller). Can be configured as RAID 1, 0, 1+0, RAID 5, JBOD or as individual drives**.
Multilane bridge (AD4SAML) for the latest SATA Multilane connection to connect up to 4 SATA/SATA II hard drives to system via 1 Infiniband Multilane cable
JBOD USB (AD4IDEU2) to connect up to 4 IDE hard drives† as JBOD (1 large combined drive or 2 large combined drives), or 4 individual drives to computer via 1 USB 2.0/1.1 port
4 eSATA connectors for connecting 4 hard drives to system via 4 individual eSATA cables.
Light weight and sturdy metal frame construction
Compact size
Swing open front panel for convenient access to disk drive.
Ventilated front panel for efficient air flow.
Low noise high CFM ball bearing cooling fan
150W 110/220 power supply
Power and drive access LEDs (drive access LED available only on model with Port Multiplier or JBOD USB controller)
Individual storage device can be hot swapped* when installed with 2.5" SATA Mobile Rack solutions
* For eSATA connection, hot swap feature depends on the controller. All Addonics SATA controllers support the hot swap feature. The Mini Storage Tower can be powered down and restarted to swap out hard drive without rebooting the system.
**Independent drive configuration is only supported with controllers with Silicon Image SIL3124 or SIL3132 chip set.
† 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.
Following are models of Mini Storage Tower integrated with various Port Multipiers, bridge boards and other bundled components. Hard drives and external connecting cables are not included. Optional drive mounting brackets may be required depending on the configuration. Please check for choice of optional cables and
mounting bracket section
Model
Description and Package Content
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White Mini Storage Tower
MST5HMXA NEW
Mini Storage Tower (white) with one 5-port eSATA HPM-XA Enclosure Version (AD5HPMRXA-E) -
Connects up to 4 drives to system via an eSATA
port of any SATA controller port. Supported RAID Types
Includes power cord, 4 4P-15 pins SATA power connectors (AA4PSAPC), 4 SATA data cables (AASAIDC18I) and user guide.
$199
MST4SR5HM
Mini Storage Tower (white) with one 4X1 eSATA/USB HPM (AD4SR5HPMU-E) installed -
Connects up to 4 drives to system via an eSATA
port of any SATA controller or USB port. Supported RAID Types
Includes power cord, 4 4P-15 pins SATA power connectors (AA4PSAPC), 4 SATA data cables (AASAIDC18I) and user guide.
$185
MST5HPMES
Mini Storage
Tower (white) with one 5X1 eSATA HPM (AD5SAHPM-EA) installed -
Connects up to 5 drives to system via an eSATA
port of any SATA controller. Can also connect to USB 2.0 port with optional eSATA-USB 2.0 adapter (AAU2ESA). Supported RAID Types
Includes power cord, 4 4P-15 pins SATA power connectors (AA4PSAPC), 4 SATA data cables (AASAIDC18I) and user guide.
$185
MST5X1PM
Mini Storage
Tower (white) with 1 5X1 Port Multiplier (AD5SARPM-E) installed -
Connects up to 4 drives to system via an eSATA
port of a PM compatible SATA controller. Supported RAID Types
Includes 4 Internal SATA data cables (AASAIDC18I), power cord, 4 4P-15 pins SATA power connectors (AA4PSAPC) mounting screws, and user guide.
$175
MST4IDEU2
Mini Storage
Tower (white) with JBOD USB 2.0 (AD4IDEU2) adapter installed -
Connects up to 4 drives to system via 1 USB 2.0 /1.1 cable. Supported RAID Types
Includes two 12" Ultra IDE ribbon cables (AA2IDE80-12), power cord, mounting screws, and user guide.
$145
MST4ML
Mini Storage
Tower (white) with 4SATA Multilane connector installed
Connects up to 4 drives to system via 1 Infiniband Multilane 4X cable. Supported RAID Types
Includes 4 Internal SATA data cables (AASAIDC18I), power cord, 4 4P-15 pins SATA power connectors (AA4PSAPC), mounting screws, and user guide.
$129.95
MST4ESA
Mini Storage
Tower (white) with 4 eSATA port installed
Connects up to 4 drives to system via 4 individual eSATA ports. Supported RAID Types
Includes 4 Internal SATA data cables (AASAIDC18I), 4 4P-15 pins SATA power connectors (AA4PSAPC), power cord, mounting screws, and user guide
$129.95
NASMT4IU NEW
NAS Mini Storage Tower (white ) with 4-IDE JBOD USB controller - supports 1 - 4 IDE hard drives (see detail product description). Supported RAID Types Content: Mini Storage Tower in white color with integrated 4-IDE JBOD USB controller (MST4IDEU2), 6-foot USB 2.0 A-B data cable (AAUSBAB6F), NAS Adapter (NASU2)
$195
NASMHPMES NEW
NAS Mini Storage Tower (white color) with 5-port HPM - support 1 - 4 SATA hard drives with RAID capability (see detail product description). Supported RAID Types Content: Mini Storage Tower in white color integrated with 5-port Hardware Port Multiplier (MST5HPMES), 3-foot eSATA - eSATA connecting cable (AAESATA100C), USB 2.0 to eSATA Adapter (AAU2ESA), NAS Adapter (NASU2)
$285
MST-W
Mini Storage
Tower (white) without back panel
Includes power cord, mounting screws, and user guide.
$99.95
Model
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Black Mini Storage Tower
MST5HMXA-B NEW
Mini Storage Tower (black) with one 5-port eSATA HPM-XA Enclosure Version (AD5HPMRXA-E) -
Connects up to 4 drives to system via an eSATA
port of any SATA controller port. Supported RAID Types
Includes power cord, 4 4P-15 pins SATA power connectors (AA4PSAPC), 4 SATA data cables (AASAIDC18I) and user guide.
$199
MST4SR5HM-B NEW
Mini Storage Tower (black) with one 4X1 eSATA/USB HPM (AD4SR5HPMU-E) installed -
Connects up to 4 drives to system via an eSATA
port of any SATA controller or USB port. Supported RAID Types
Includes power cord, 4 4P-15 pins SATA power connectors (AA4PSAPC), 4 SATA data cables (AASAIDC18I) and user guide.
$185
MST5HPMES-B
Mini Storage
Tower (black) with one 5X1 eSATA HPM (AD5SAHPM-EA) installed -
Connects up to 5 drives to system via an eSATA
port of any SATA controller. Can also connect to USB 2.0 port with optional eSATA-USB 2.0 adapter (AAU2ESA). Supported RAID Types
Includes power cord, 4 4P-15 pins SATA power connectors (AA4PSAPC), 4 SATA data cables (AASAIDC18I) and user guide.
$185
MST5X1PM-B
Mini Storage
Tower (black) with 1 5X1 Port Multiplier (AD5SARPM-E) installed -
Connects up to 4 drives to system via an eSATA
port of a PM compatible SATA controller. Supported RAID Types
Includes 4 Internal SATA data cables (AASAIDC18I), power cord, 4 4P-15 pins SATA power connectors (AA4PSAPC) mounting screws, and user guide.
$175
MST4IDEU2-B
Mini Storage
Tower (black) with JBOD USB 2.0 (AD4IDEU2) adapter installed -
Connects up to 4 drives to system via 1 USB 2.0 /1.1 cable. Supported RAID Types
Includes two 12" Ultra IDE ribbon cables (AA2IDE80-12), power cord, mounting screws, and user guide.
$145
MST4ML-B
Mini Storage
Tower (black) with 4SATA Multilane connector installed
Connects up to 4 drives to system via 1 Infiniband Multilane 4X cable. Supported RAID Types
Includes 4 Internal SATA data cables (AASAIDC18I), power cord, 4 4P-15 pins SATA power connectors (AA4PSAPC), mounting screws, and user guide.
$129.95
MST4ESA-B
Mini Storage
Tower (black) with 4 eSATA port installed
Connects up to 4 drives to system via 4 individual eSATA ports. Supported RAID Types
Includes 4 Internal SATA data cables (AASAIDC18I), 4 4P-15 pins SATA power connectors (AA4PSAPC), power cord, mounting screws, and user guide
$129.95
NASMT4IUB NEW
NAS Mini Storage Tower (black ) with 4-IDE JBOD USB controller - supports 1 - 4 IDE hard drives (see detail product description). Supported RAID Types Content: Mini Storage Tower in white color with integrated 4-IDE JBOD USB controller (MST4IDEU2), 6-foot USB 2.0 A-B data cable (AAUSBAB6F), NAS Adapter (NASU2)
$195
NASMHPMESB NEW
NAS Mini Storage Tower (black) with 5-port HPM - support 1 - 4 SATA hard drives with RAID capability (see detail product description). Supported RAID Types Content: Mini Storage Tower in white color integrated with 5-port Hardware Port Multiplier (MST5HPMES), 3-foot eSATA - eSATA connecting cable (AAESATA100C), USB 2.0 to eSATA Adapter (AAU2ESA), NAS Adapter (NASU2)
$285
MST-B
Mini Storage
Tower (black) without back panel
Includes power cord, mounting screws, and user guide.
$99.95
Storage Tower Build to Order
Mini Storage
Tower build to order -
For one low flat fee, we can custom build your external storage
solutions using various Jupiter Mobile Racks, hard drives, and back panels.
Call
our Sales Department at (408)573-8580 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 here
for 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. )
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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)
$12.99
AAESATA100C
eSATA - eSATA cable,
100 cm
(eSATA ports on both ends of cables)
$9
AAESATA200C
eSATA - eSATA cable,
200 cm
(eSATA ports on both ends of cables)
$13.99
AAIB4C150
1Infiniband 4X MultiLane eSATA cable, 150 cm
$59.95
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.
Tooldriver for security screws
The Tooldriver for security screws is a convenient tool to assist in preventing users from gaining access to the components contained within the Storage Tower when used in conjunction with the Security screws. Click here for more information
Security screws
Storage Tower security screws are a convenient tool to assist in preventing users from gaining access to the components contained within the Storage Tower. These security screws make removing the side panels difficult to accomplish. Click here for more information
$2
AA4PSAPC
4P - 15-pin SATA power connector
$2.99
MSTPS180
Mini Storage Tower replacement power supply - 150w
Specifications
For power and drive access (access LED for model with Port Multiplier and JBOD USB back panels only)
Drive Bays
4 standard 5 1/4" drive bays
Connectors on back panel
MST4SR5HM, MST4SR5HM-B - eSATA and USB type B connectors
MST4ESA, MST4ESA-B- 4 eSATA connectors MST5X1PM,MST5X1PM-B- 1 eSATA connector MST5HPMES,MST5HPMES-B- 1 eSATA connector MST4ML,MST4ML- 1 MultiLane 4X connector MST4IDEU2, MST4IDEU2 - 1 USB 2.0 type B connector MSTMPC, MSTMPC-B - no back panel
Supported Operating Systems
Mini Storage Tower is OS Independent. Support for Operating Systems depend on type of interface or back panel used.
USB 2.0/1.1 - Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, XP, 2003, Linux kernel 2.4 and higher, Solaris 9.0 and higher, Mac OS 10
SATA/eSATA - DOS, Windows NT/SP6, 98SE, Me, 2000, XP, 2003, Linux kernel 2.4 and higher, Mac OS 10
Multilane - Windows 98SE, Me, NT 4.0, 2000, XP, 2003 and Linux, Mac OS 10.4.x with G4 or G5
Number of LED lights:
5
Power Supply:
150 Watts 110/220V input
Cooling fan
1
Weight:
4.9 lb (2.22 kg) (78.4oz)
Size:
5.25 x 10.4 x 7.25 inch (133.35 x 264.16 x 184.15 mm) (W x D x H)
Operating Humidity:
20% - 80%
Operating Temperature:
5°C - 35°C
Warranty:
One Year
System Requirements
PC/AT or Compatible System
One of the following IO ports: USB 2.0/1.1, Multilane, eSATA or SATA port.
Black Mini Storage Tower 
