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Vantec NexStar DX2 USB 3.0 External Enclosure Design for 5.25" Blu-Ray/CD/DVD SATA Drive, Second Generation of DX, No Drivers Needed, Aluminum Alloy (NST-540S3-BK)

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Features

  • Design for 5.25" Blu-Ray/CD/DVD drive; Fit Optical Drive 185mm in Depth
  • Power Saving Function; Must be connected to sytem to function
  • Plug and Ready, No drivers needed
  • Hot swappable for system equipped with USB port

Description

NexStar DX2 is the second generation of the popular DX Optical Enclosure. Like DX, this DX2 is designed to be solidly built enclosure to house a 5.25" Desktop Optical drive and convert into an external enclosure. Your internal 5.25” optical drive now becomes a portable USB 3.0 enclosure that fits and moves with your desktops or laptops. This enclosure supports faster read/write operation requires of the optical drive like Blu-Ray drive, CD and DVD. The aluminum case keeps the device cool and operating at optimum conditions. This second generation NexStar DX2 external 5.25" enclosure is the smart way to optimize and share your optical drive with all your system.

Operating System: Linux, OS X 10.X, Windows 7/8/10/11


Special Feature: Designed for desktop optical drive, Power saving Function Must be connected to a working system to function, Comes with ac adapter, USB cable ready, just install your optical drive and it is ready., Fit optical drive with depth of 7.2 inches / 185 mm See more


Hardware Interface: USB 3.0 Type A


Brand: Vantec


Hardware Platform: Laptop, PC, Linux System


Product Dimensions: 8.93 x 6.45 x 2.16 inches


Item Weight: 2.1 pounds


Item model number: NST-540S3-BK


Date First Available: February 17, 2022


Manufacturer: Vantec


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • Great enclosure
this is the second vantec product I've gotten and it has one defining feature: quality. The aluminum housing feels premium and for the price it should. After assembly it worked instantly and it's rubber feet transfer none of the vibrations to and from the drive inside it. no drivers need to be installed and assembly is quick and easy if you take your time and don't rush. Only drawbacks for it is that I paid more for the enclosure than I did for the drive. The cost definitely could have been a lot less since it's just a glorified sata to usb 3.0 adapter but I admit the aluminum is elegant and well made. The other drawback is that it uses usb 3.0 type b instead of a usb c connection. I imagine a future version of the drive will come with type c but it's at least better than 2.0 speeds like i've seen with other enclosures on amazon. Overall it's a great get if you have a computer that doesn't have an internal drive bay. It's an elegant piece of hardware that looks great on my desk and it's worked pretty flawlessly. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2024 by Aaron Butts
    • Works Perfectly!
This connected perfectly with my ASUS - ASUS BW-16D1HT Blu-Ray Drive. It assembled easily. A screwdriver was included and the screws fit well (with some extras). The enclosure is well-made, sturdy, and very protective. I installed the drive, plugged it in and that was all there was to it. The rubber feet helps to make the drive almost silent. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2025 by David
    • great product!
Works exactly as advertised. Easy to set up. Fantastic product!
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2025 by John Whitehurst
    • Solid case but no cooling.
This is a solid case and it was easy to install my CD/DVD drive into it. When I built my last PC, two years ago, I didn't think I would need an optical drive so I bought a case that had no internal spot for one. Since then, I have gotten into collecting CD's. So I bought this enclosure, installed an optical drive and plugged it into my PC. It works great playing my CD's but it does it get warm after a hours of use. I haven't had any problems though. I just notice that my optical media feels warm when I eject it after playing for a bit. There is no fan and no venting on this enclosure so it's natural that there would be some heat build-up. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2024 by ObiDon
    • Expensive, but well built and very worth the investment.
I work a lot with video and optical storage. It's hard to find a computer case that includes ODD bays and allows 280/360 AIO mounting. I've tried using an external DVD drive, but most are based on slow read & write laptop drives. This enclosure allows me to use an 5.25 internal 16X Blu-Ray/16X DVD writer I already had. The case is built of heavy aluminum with plastic end caps. Lots of internal room for even the longest drives. Installation is simple with all drive & mounting holes lining up. Win10 & 11 both recognize the drive links to standard drivers. Heavy case means even at high drive speeds the noise is low. Advertised SATA III & USB 3.0 interface speeds are more for show than real world. Real speeds will depend on your ODD drive's R/W speeds. My fast 16X BRD has a theoretical transfer rate of 60-65 MB/s (0.5 Gb/s), but on either a USB 3.0 or 2.0 port, I get 10-12 MB/s read of a SL DVD disc - the same as if hooked to an internal SATA port. Having it's own power brick means any USB port 2.0 or higher will work the same. It also means the supplied 100mm cable can be replaced without a problem - I'm using a 2 meter cable now to place ODD under my monitor and reach computer under desk. I could have gone cheaper and bought an adapter to hang on back of the drive, but I think a full enclosure like this is a good investment. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2024 by The Otter
    • Good Quality. Works Great.
Works great. Looks really good. Good price.
Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2025 by Kenneth
    • Lets goooo
Works. Strong construction and looks good. I was able to bring my old BDR drive along for the ride into the future.
Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2025 by Adam G
    • Pricey but very satisfied
Pricey, but there aren't many options left for someone who needs an enclosure for an internal optical drive. That said, it was an easy install and it works great.
Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2025 by Jeff Pesos

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