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This User Manual covers setup, features, compatibility, and specifications for the Satechi Type-C Aluminum Stand & Hub for Mac Mini (ST-ABHFM / ST-ABHFS).

What's In The Box

Type-C Aluminum Stand & Hub for Mac Mini, User Manual.

Functions

1. Built-in USB-C Connector
2. SD & Micro SD Card Slots (UHS-I Speeds)
3. Audio Jack
4. 3x USB-A Ports (5 Gbps)
5. USB-C Port (5 Gbps)
6. LED Indicator

Product Overview

This stand cradles your Mac Mini and brings its connections to the front edge of your desk: three USB-A data ports, a USB-C data port, SD and Micro SD card readers, and a 3.5mm audio jack, all reachable without turning the machine around. Mac Mini is not included.

Setup

The Type-C Aluminum Stand & Hub for Mac Mini is plug-and-play, no drivers or software required.

1. Connect to your Mac Mini: Place the stand on a flat surface, set the Mac Mini on top with its ports facing outward, then plug the stand's built-in USB-C cable into one of the Thunderbolt 3 ports on the back of the Mac Mini.

2. Connect your devices: Connect your devices to the stand's front-facing ports.

Note: The LED indicator lights up when the stand has a proper connection to your Mac Mini.

Ports and Features

Parts labeled diagram of the Type-C Aluminum Stand & Hub for Mac Mini with 6 labeled components.

1. Built-in USB-C Connector: The built-in USB-C cable that plugs into a Thunderbolt 3 or USB-C port on the back of your Mac Mini and carries data to every port on the stand.
2. SD & Micro SD Card Slots (UHS-I Speeds): SD and Micro SD card readers at UHS-I speeds, up to 104 MB/s. Both cards can be read at the same time.
3. Audio Jack: 3.5mm audio jack for wired headphones or a microphone. After plugging in, select the device under System Settings > Sound > Input/Output.
4. 3x USB-A Ports (5 Gbps): Three USB-A ports for data transfer at up to 5 Gbps. They are not designed for charging and do not work with CD readers, including the Apple SuperDrive.
5. USB-C Port (5 Gbps): USB-C data port at up to 5 Gbps. It does not support video output or charging.
6. LED Indicator: Lights up when the stand has a proper connection to your Mac Mini.

Features

- Front-facing ports, so you never have to reach behind the Mac Mini
- Three USB-A data ports at up to 5 Gbps
- USB-C data port at up to 5 Gbps
- SD and Micro SD card readers that can be read at the same time
- 3.5mm audio jack for wired headphones or a microphone
- Aluminum body in Space Gray or Silver

Important Limitations

The USB ports are not designed for charging, only for device syncing, data transfer and USB peripherals. Use a wall charger for anything that needs to charge.

iPad will only sync via USB-A due to its power wattage requirement for syncing. Connect an iPad to one of the USB-A ports, not to the USB-C port.

When connecting to audio jack, please ensure to select connected audio device from System Settings > Sound > Input/Output. macOS does not always switch to the stand's audio jack on its own.

The USB-A ports do not work with CD readers, including the Apple SuperDrive. They are data and peripheral ports only.

The USB-C port does not support video output or charging. It is a data-only port.

The stand does not fit the 2024 Mac mini (M4). That model has a smaller redesigned body. The stand fits the Mac mini (2018), Mac mini (M1, 2020), Mac mini (M2, 2023) and the Mac Studio.

The aluminum finish can differ slightly in color from your Mac Mini. Small color differences between the stand and the Mac Mini are normal.

Specifications

Model: ST-ABHFM (Space Gray) / ST-ABHFS (Silver)
Dimensions: 7.75" x 7.75" x 0.69"
Weight: 0.66 lbs
Connector: USB-C, built-in cable
Ports & Speeds:
3x USB-A: up to 5 Gbps, no charging
1x USB-C: up to 5 Gbps data, no video or charging
1x SD and 1x Micro SD card slot: UHS-I speeds, up to 104 MB/s
1x 3.5mm audio jack: headphones and microphone

Certifications

FCC, CE, WEEE, ICES-003 (B) / NMB-003 (B) (Canada)