late 2014 Mac Mini & aluminum stand & hub

[csonni]

Can’t seem to find much on an integrated hub stand for my 2014 Mac Mini. Satechi makes one for later Mac Minis: https://www.amazon.ca/Satechi-Type-C-Aluminum-Stand-Hub/dp/B07YSWZNNW

Can anyone direct me to a suitable hub?

 

[Bobcollard]

Unfortunately the Mac min late 2014 does not support USB - Type - C.

 

[csonni]

There must be a Thunderbolt hub, no?

 

[legato01]

You mean the OWC ministack STX for pre-order?
A little too thick for my taste.

OWC miniStack STX | Mac mini Thunderbolt Storage Solution

Expand your Mac mini’s potential with the OWC miniStack STX. These solutions offer Thunderbolt storage and additional connectivity for seamless performance.

eshop.macsales.com

 

[csonni]

A very pricey option for sure. What I liked about the Satechi was the front-mounted ports.

 

[Bobcollard]

There must be a Thunderbolt hub, no?

No! This Mac mini has two thunderbolt 2 plugs, even the OWC MiniStack STX requires Thunderbolt 4. Most of the adapters are Thunderbolt 3. Looks like you need at least a 2018 or newer Mac mini for what you plan on.

 

[csonni]

Gotcha. Not really necessary. Just was thinking of convenient option.
My mid-2015 MBP has Thunderbolt 2 and I'm totally fine with it.

 

[Bobcollard]

Gotcha. Not really necessary. Just was thinking of convenient option.
My mid-2015 MBP has Thunderbolt 2 and I'm totally fine with it.

There are some USB 3 hubs out there that do not sit under the Mac mini. I use one but the items I have plugged into it are mostly powered by their own power supply like my Printer, the 2TB Maxim Hard Drive for archives and the Bluray, dvd, cd player all on their own power. I tried the keyboard but Monterey does not play nice with a keyboard plugged into a hub. My hub is a USB Hub 3.0 - Rekidm 4 Port Aluminum Desk USB Hub 3.0 Clamp Design from Amazon, it fits on the back of my computer cart. See below for my setup:
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