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Black aluminium and ABS 5.25 inch SATA USB 3.0 optical drive enclosure

Vantec

Vantec NST-540S3-BK 5.25" SATA USB 3.0 drive enclosure

SKU CH-P281-C2MHZ MPN NST-540S3-BK

External enclosure converts a 5.25" SATA optical drive to USB 3.0 with aluminium casing and AC adapter included

  • ColorBlack
  • Size5.25"
  • TypeEnclosure
  • AC AdapterYes
  • MaterialAluminum Alloy/ABS
  • Internal InterfaceSATA
  • Designed for 5.25" Blu-Ray, CD and DVD drives
  • USB 3.0 interface provides Super Speed transfer rates
  • Plug and Play operation requires no driver installation
  • Aluminium alloy casing reduces noise and vibration
  • Hot-swappable on any system with USB mass-storage support

External optical drive enclosure

The Vantec NST-540S3-BK houses a 5.25 inch SATA Blu-ray, CD or DVD drive in a black aluminum alloy and ABS case. It connects to a host computer through a USB 3.0 port and includes an AC adapter for drive power. The unit is aimed at users who need to add or replace an internal optical drive without opening the chassis.

Aluminium casing reduces vibration

The aluminium alloy shell helps dampen mechanical noise and vibration from the installed drive during read or write operations. Power is supplied by the external AC adapter so the enclosure does not draw high current from the USB bus. No driver installation is required on supported operating systems.

Plug and play with Windows, Mac and Linux

The enclosure works with Windows 7, 8, 10, 11, Mac OS X 10.6 or later and Linux kernels with USB 3.0 support. A computer with a USB 3.0 port is recommended for full transfer speed. Hot swap capability allows the drive to be connected or disconnected without restarting the system.

Highlights

  • Designed for 5.25" Blu-Ray, CD and DVD drives
  • USB 3.0 interface provides Super Speed transfer rates
  • Plug and Play operation requires no driver installation
  • Aluminium alloy casing reduces noise and vibration
  • Hot-swappable on any system with USB mass-storage support

Specifications

BrandVANTEC
ModelNST-540S3-BK
ColorBlack
Size5.25"
TypeEnclosure
AC AdapterYes
MaterialAluminum Alloy/ABS
Internal InterfaceSATA
External InterfaceUSB 3.0
Operating Systems SupportedWindows 7, 8, 10, 11, or Mac OS X 10.6 or later, or Linux OS with kernel support for USB 3.0
Computer with USB 3.0 recommended
Dimensions2.20" x 8.90" x 6.50"
Weight2.09 lbs.
Package ContentsNexStar DX2 Enclosure
Quick Installation Guide
USB 3.0 Cable
AC Adapter
Installation Screws
Shipping weight0.95 kg
Package size227 × 164 × 55 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install a 5.25" SATA optical drive into the aluminium enclosure and what step is often missed?

Slide the drive in, connect the internal SATA data and power cables, secure it with the supplied screws, attach the AC adapter before linking the USB 3.0 cable to the computer.

Which parts of the NexStar DX2 enclosure are most likely to need replacement after extended use?

The external USB 3.0 cable and the AC adapter are the items most likely to wear out; the aluminium alloy chassis and internal SATA connectors are built for long service.

What speed ceiling will I hit first when burning or reading discs continuously over USB 3.0?

The practical limit is the optical drive's own maximum read or write rate; the USB 3.0 interface provides up to 5 Gbps bandwidth, well above any current 5.25" drive throughput.

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