Vantec
Vantec NST-258S3-BK 2.5" SATA drive enclosure USB 3.2 Gen2x1 10Gbps
Tool-less 2.5″ SATA enclosure with 10 Gbps USB-C for 7 mm to 9.5 mm drives
- ColorBlack
- Size2.5"
- TypeEnclosure
- MaterialLight Weight ABS
- Internal Interface2.5” SATA III interface
- External InterfaceUSB Type C
- 10 Gbps USB 3.2 Gen2x1 transfer speeds for fast file moves
- Tool-free design lets you swap 2.5" SATA drives in seconds
- Bus-powered operation removes the need for an external adapter
- Supports 7 mm to 9.5 mm drive heights for broad compatibility
- Includes USB-C to USB-A adapter for use with either port type
Compact 2.5" SATA enclosure
The Vantec NexStar JX Series NST-258S3-BK is a lightweight ABS enclosure that turns a single 2.5" SATA III SSD or HDD into a portable USB drive. It accepts drives from 7 mm to 9.5 mm thick and requires no external power supply. The tool-less design lets you swap drives in seconds without a screwdriver. It works with Windows 10 and 11, Mac OS X and Linux out of the box.
USB 3.2 Gen2x1 Type-C connectivity
A native USB Type-C port delivers up to 10 Gbps bandwidth and supports UASP, TRIM and SMART for efficient data handling. The included cable terminates in USB-C and a USB-A adapter, so the enclosure plugs into both modern and legacy ports. The unit weighs only 85 g and enters sleep mode automatically when the host system sleeps, saving power during idle periods.
Check drive thickness and host ports
Verify that your 2.5" drive is no thicker than 9.5 mm before ordering. Ensure your computer has a USB-C or USB-A port available for the supplied cable. The enclosure is self-powered, so no separate adapter or wall outlet is needed. No other interface or protocol is supported beyond the SATA III internal connection.
Highlights
- 10 Gbps USB 3.2 Gen2x1 transfer speeds for fast file moves
- Tool-free design lets you swap 2.5" SATA drives in seconds
- Bus-powered operation removes the need for an external adapter
- Supports 7 mm to 9.5 mm drive heights for broad compatibility
- Includes USB-C to USB-A adapter for use with either port type
Specifications
| Brand | VANTEC |
|---|---|
| Series | NexStar JX Series |
| Model | NST-258S3-BK |
| Part Number | NST-258S3-BK |
| Color | Black |
| Size | 2.5" |
| Type | Enclosure |
| Material | Light Weight ABS |
| Internal Interface | 2.5” SATA III interface |
| External Interface | USB Type C |
| Number of Bay | 1 |
| Power | Self-powered, no external power needed |
| Weight | 2.99 oz. / 85 g |
| Package Contents | USB 3.2 Gen2x1, USB C, 2.5" SATA Drive Enclosure; USB cable; QIG; Circular soft foam |
| Shipping weight | 0.23 kg |
| Package size | 127 × 102 × 15 mm |
Questions about this item
What practical speed does the USB 3.2 Gen2x1 10Gbps interface cap at with a SATA III drive?
The USB 3.2 Gen2x1 interface supports up to 10Gbps, but the internal SATA III interface limits real-world throughput to the SATA III maximum of 6Gbps.
What drive thicknesses fit inside the 2.5 inch enclosure without extra parts?
The enclosure accepts 2.5 inch SATA SSDs or HDDs from 7mm to 9.5mm thick; the included circular soft foam fills the gap for 7mm drives.
How do you install a drive in the tool-less NexStar JX enclosure and what step is often missed?
Slide off the cover, place the drive on the SATA connector, add the foam pad if the drive is 7mm thick, then slide the cover back until it clicks.
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