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The Vantec NexStar DX2 is a second-generation external enclosure designed for 5.25" SATA Blu-Ray, CD, and DVD drives. Featuring USB 3.0 connectivity with up to 6 Gbps transfer speeds, it offers plug-and-play ease with no driver installation required. Its robust aluminum alloy casing ensures quiet operation and optimal cooling, while supporting hot swapping for maximum flexibility. Compatible with any optical drive up to 185mm depth, this enclosure is the perfect upgrade for professionals seeking portable, high-performance optical media access.




| ASIN | B09SS74KCN |
| Additional Features | Comes with ac adapter, USB cable ready, just install your optical drive and it is ready., Designed for desktop optical drive, Power saving Function: Must be connected to a working system to function, Fit optical drive with depth of 7.2 inches / 185 mm |
| Best Sellers Rank | #57,986 in Computers ( See Top 100 in Computers ) #107 in External CD & DVD Drives |
| Brand | Vantec |
| Built-In Media | Installation Screws, NexStar DX2 Enclosure, Quick Installation Guide, USB 3. |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop, Laptop |
| Connectivity Technology | Serial ATA, USB |
| Customer Package Type | FFP |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 928 Reviews |
| Data Transfer Rate | 6 Gigabits Per Second |
| Enclosure Material | Aluminum |
| Form Factor | External Enclosure |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00844767023649, 04716872103867 |
| Hard Disk Description | 5.25" Optical Drive (fits any depth up to 185mm) |
| Hard Disk Form Factor | 3.5 Inches |
| Hard Disk Interface | Serial ATA-600 |
| Hard Disk Rotational Speed | 10000 |
| Hardware Interface | USB 3.0 Type A |
| Hardware Platform | PC |
| Hardware interface | USB 3.0 Type A |
| Hardware platform | PC |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 22.7L x 16.4W x 5.5H centimeters |
| Item Type Name | NexStar DX2 USB 3.0 External Enclosure for SATA Blu-Ray/CD/DVD Drive |
| Item Weight | 953 g |
| Manufacturer | Vantec |
| Media Speed | 8x, 24x |
| Mfr Part Number | NST-540S3-BK |
| Model Name | NexStar DX2 USB 3.0 External Enclosure for SATA Blu-Ray/CD/DVD Drive |
| Model Number | NST-540S3-BK |
| Operating System | Windows 7/8/10/11, Linux, OS X 10.X |
| Optical Storage Read Speed | Blu-ray: 6X, DVD: 8X, CD: 24X |
| Optical Storage Write Speed | 8x DVD, 4x CD |
| Optical storage reading speed | Blu-ray: 6X, DVD: 8X, CD: 24X |
| Optical storage writing speed | 8x DVD, 4x CD |
| Special features | Comes with ac adapter, USB cable ready, just install your optical drive and it is ready., Designed for desktop optical drive, Power saving Function: Must be connected to a working system to function, Fit optical drive with depth of 7.2 inches / 185 mm Special features Comes with ac adapter, USB cable ready, just install your optical drive and it is ready., Designed for desktop optical drive, Power saving Function: Must be connected to a working system to function, Fit optical drive with depth of 7.2 inches / 185 mm See more |
| Specific Uses For Product | Gaming, business, general use |
| UPC | 844767023649 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
J**N
Fits my Blu Ray / MDisc drive perfectly
Well impressed with this. You just plug in the SATA cable that comes with the device then slot the drive in until flush. Plug and play USB, works great. Very stylish too, it's made of a nice metallic finish so it's a solid quality product.
R**A
Pretty sturdy and good overall
It came securely wrapped, fast delivery and in good conditions. The material feels sturdy enough, metallic. It came with an extra USB 3 cable and 2 more screws. Easy to install, pretty intuitive, you don’t even need the instructions, took me aprox 5 minutes because I was doing it in the floor and in a uncomfortable position. The rubber feet are not that good, they will detach easily. But if you won’t be moving it a lot it’s ok, just ve careful to not remove one by accident. I bought it for a LG WH14NS40, fitting perfectly. Definitely worth buying if you are looking for a disk drive enclosure. I’ll buy another one if I decide to but another disk drive. ————————— Llego bien asegurado, rápido y en buenas condiciones. El material se siente macizo y aguantador, es de metal o un material muy parecido. Me llego con un cable de USB extra y con dos tornillos de más. Fácil de instalar, es muy intuitivo el ensamble. No necesitas el instructivo realmente. Me tomó aproximadamente 5 minutos porque estaba sentado en el piso en una posición incomoda. Las patitas de hule con las que vine se despegan fácilmente, no hay forma de asegurarlas mejor. Si que tengan cuidado de no perderlas o despegarlas una vez ya puestas. Están bien si no planeas mover mucho el lector de lugar, aunque igual, con la mínima resistencia se despegan. Lo compre para un LG WH14NS40, queda perfectamente ajustado y seguro. Completamente recomendable si estás buscando una funda para tu lector de discos. Muy seguramente compre otro ya que me anime a comprar otro lector.
A**N
snygg, stabil, Lätt att installera blu-ray brännare
snygg, stabil, Lätt att installera blu-ray brännare
N**Y
Good!
I believe i had to wait for almost 2-3 weeks to receive this gem. But its very very very difficult to get a Blu-ray Writer, and i m eagerly waiting if i could get it somewhere. But i'll give my serious reviews sooner.
G**K
Perfect solution for reusing an old optical drive on a new PC (apart from the plug)
Great piece of kit. If you have a suitable optical drive (I had one reclaimed from an old PC), installation is a doddle, and this enclosure is nicely built and works perfectly (on Windows 11 in my case). My main reason for wanting it is to still be able to rip CDs on my new optical drive-less PC, and it works exactly as I expected/hoped. My old drive still rips at high speed (I watched it go up to 37x in my first test). DVDs and Blu-rays play fine with a standard player app. The enclosure comes with USB3.0 cable, screws and screwdriver to secure the drive, and rubber feet. The only frustration is that it comes with a US plug, so you'll need a UK-US plug adapter. UK mains voltage/frequency is fine.
G**M
Great product
Good build quality. Easy to slot drive in. Works great.
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