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Black aluminum and plastic dual 2.5 inch SATA drive enclosure with front vents

Vantec

Vantec NST-272S3-BK 2.5" dual SATA drive enclosure

SKU CH-WGB2-TGZXT MPN NST-272S3-BK

Dual-bay 2.5″ SATA enclosure with USB 3.0, hardware RAID 0/1 and UASP support

  • ColorBlack
  • Size2.5"
  • TypeEnclosure
  • AC AdapterAC Adapter 5V, 2A
  • MaterialAluminum / Plastic
  • Internal InterfaceSATA I/II/III
  • Dual-drive flexibility with JBOD, RAID 0 or RAID 1 modes
  • Fast USB 3.0 transfers up to 5 Gbps with UASP support
  • Aluminium housing and front vents keep drives cool
  • Auto RAID 1 rebuild protects data after a drive failure
  • Works with Windows, macOS and Linux without extra drivers

Dual 2.5-inch SATA RAID enclosure

The Vantec NST-272S3-BK holds two 2.5-inch SATA SSDs or hard drives in a single aluminium-and-plastic housing. It connects to a host computer through a USB 3.0 Micro-B port and includes a 5 V, 2 A AC adapter for extra power. The unit supports Windows, macOS and Linux without additional drivers.

RAID 0, RAID 1 and JBOD modes

A hardware controller lets you configure the two bays as a striped RAID 0 array, a mirrored RAID 1 array with automatic rebuild, or as independent JBOD volumes. SATA III drives run at up to 6 Gbps internally while the USB 3.0 link reaches 5 Gbps with UASP support. Each bay accepts drives larger than 2 TB.

Fits into a USB 3.0 workflow

The enclosure draws power from the wall adapter, freeing the host USB port from high-current demands. Front vents passively cool both drives without a fan. A vertical stand is included for desk placement, and LED indicators show power status, drive activity and the active RAID mode at a glance.

Highlights

  • Dual-drive flexibility with JBOD, RAID 0 or RAID 1 modes
  • Fast USB 3.0 transfers up to 5 Gbps with UASP support
  • Aluminium housing and front vents keep drives cool
  • Auto RAID 1 rebuild protects data after a drive failure
  • Works with Windows, macOS and Linux without extra drivers

Specifications

BrandVANTEC
ModelNST-272S3-BK
ColorBlack
Size2.5"
TypeEnclosure
AC AdapterAC Adapter 5V, 2A
MaterialAluminum / Plastic
Internal InterfaceSATA I/II/III
External InterfaceUSB 3.0 Micro-B
HDD Count SupportedDual HDD
Number of Bay2 Bay
Maximum Capacity (per Bay)Up to 2TB
Power5V2A
SpecificationsSupport Dual 2.5" SATAI/II/III SSD/HDD/SDHD
Support JBOD(Individual)/RAID 0/RAID 1
Auto RAID 1 rebuild
Support UASP
SATA interface support SATAIII specification up to 6Gbps
Capacity support over 2TB per drive
USB Micro-B connector to provide additional power
USB 3.0 interface operates at Super Speed up to 5Gbps
LED indicators for Power ON/Standby, two drive activities and RAID configuration
Aluminum housing with front vents for maximum heat dissipation
Operating Systems SupportedSupport 7/8.1/10, MAC OS X 10.6 or above, Linux Ubuntu 10.4(Kernel 2.6.38) or above
Dimensions5.12" x 3.27" x 0.98"
Weight0.66 lbs.
Package ContentsNexStar GX USB 3.0 Dual 2.5" SATA SSD/HDD RAID Enclosure
AC Adapter + cable (Micro USB to A)
USB 3.0 Cable (USB 3.0 Micro-B to A)
Set of installation Screw
Enclosure Stand
Quick Installation Guide
Shipping weight0.39 kg
Package size183 × 142 × 51 mm

Questions about this item

What real-world throughput can I expect from the USB 3.0 Micro-B link on this enclosure?

The USB 3.0 Micro-B connection runs at Super Speed up to 5 Gbps, and with UASP enabled, large sequential transfers reach the practical ceiling of that bus.

How does the SATA III 6 Gbps internal interface interact with the USB 3.0 5 Gbps external link?

Each drive connects over SATA III at up to 6 Gbps, but the single USB 3.0 channel caps combined throughput at 5 Gbps, so simultaneous RAID 0 traffic shares that bandwidth.

What physical clearance and mounting hardware do I need to install two 2.5" drives in this unit?

The aluminium and plastic chassis measures 5.12" x 3.27" x 0.98" and includes a screw set plus a stand, so two standard 2.5" drives fit side by side without extra brackets.

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