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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 compatibility with major operating systems and a premium aluminum alloy casing that minimizes noise and vibration. Its hot-swappable design and universal fit for drives up to 185mm depth make it an essential upgrade for professionals seeking portable, high-performance optical drive 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 | #51,592 in Computers ( See Top 100 in Computers ) #94 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 | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (905) |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.
A**N
snygg, stabil, Lätt att installera blu-ray brännare
K**0
簡単に接続できて安定したブルーレイ動画を鑑賞できました。静かで温度も低いのでよかった。きになることは高価であることと届くまで10日もかかった。8日も発送案内がなくキャンセルするか迷った。他のサイトではここより40パーも高いので売り惜しんでいるのかな?競合が出やすい分野なので待つのもありかと思います。
G**K
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
Good build quality. Easy to slot drive in. Works great.
C**S
Front and rear frames are made of plastic. Just the body itself is made of aluminum. Positive: The case also fits for longer DVD or Blu-ray drives. In regard of shipping to EU countries the provided power supply unit, which is not suitable for EU power connections, has to be substituted which generates additional costs - just to keep this in mind.