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NexStar DX2 USB 3.0 External Enclosure, Design for 5.25" Blu-Ray/CD/DVD SATA Drive, 2nd Gen DX, Aluminum Alloy, fit Any Depth Optical Drive, TAA Compliant, USB Hot swappable (NST-540S3-BK)

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Features

  • Design for 5.25" Blu-Ray/CD/DVD drive; Fit any Depth Optical Drive (fit any drive depth upto 185mm); TAA compliant; Plug and Ready; No drivers needed, Comes with 12V, 3A AC adapter to power any optical drive
  • Second Generation design of our popular DX enclosure; Can easily mount any SATA 3.5"/2.5" HDD/SSD using a optional 5.25" mount bracket and turn it into a Storage device.
  • Flexible SATA cable internally to connect to any type of SATA optical or storage drive, not limited by the position of your drive SATA interface.
  • Optical drives has different depth and this will fit ANY depth and not limited to one size optical drive.

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.

Special Feature: 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 See more


Hardware Interface: USB 3.0 Type A


Brand: Vantec


Optical Storage Write Speed: 24x, 8x


Optical Storage Read Speed: 36X Blu-Ray


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


Hardware Interface: USB 3.0 Type A


Optical Storage Write Speed: 24x, 8x


Optical Storage Read Speed: 36X Blu-Ray


Hardware Platform: Laptop, Linux System, PC


Compatible Devices: Desktop, Laptop


Hard Disk Form Factor: 3.5 Inches


Data Transfer Rate: 6 Gigabits Per Second


Specific Uses For Product: Gaming, business, general use


Media Speed: 375 MB/s


Hard Disk Interface: Serial ATA


Connectivity Technology: Serial ATA, USB


Form Factor: 5.25 inches


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


Enclosure Material: Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), Aluminum


Item Dimensions L x W x H: 8.93"L x 6.45"W x 2.16"H


Color: Black


Brand: Vantec


Model Number: NST-540S3-BK


Customer Package Type: Box


UPC: 844767023649


Global Trade Identification Number: 49, 67


Manufacturer: Vantec


Mfr Part Number: NST-540S3-BK


Hard Disk Description: 5.25" Optical Drive (fits any depth up to 185mm)


Model Name: NexStar DX2 USB 3.0 External Enclosure for SATA Blu-Ray/CD/DVD Drive


Item Type Name: NexStar DX2 USB 3.0 External Enclosure for SATA Blu-Ray/CD/DVD Drive


Built-In Media: Installation Screws, NexStar DX2 Enclosure, Quick Installation Guide, USB 3.0 Cable, AC Adapter


Unit Count: 1.0 Count


Item Weight: 2.1 Pounds


Warranty Description: 1 year parts and labor


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    • Clean, Fast, and Perfect for a Single Drive Setup
This is a great disc drive enclosure and a perfect addition to a workstation setup. It looks sleek and modern, so there’s no need to hide it away on your desk. It comes with both the power cable and USB cable, making setup simple and straightforward. For my needs, using just one drive reader, it works perfectly. If you’re planning to run multiple drives, the cost could add up. USB 3 provides all the speed you’ll realistically need for disc media, so there’s no need for anything faster. Solid build, clean look, and reliable performance. Highly recommended for single-drive users. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2026 by Abraham alcazar
    • Excellent Enclosure — Sturdy, Fast, and Worth It
The NexStar DX2 USB 3.0 External Enclosure exceeded my expectations. The aluminum alloy build feels solid and premium, and it fits my full‑size 5.25" DVD‑ROM drive perfectly. Once assembled, it looks clean, runs quietly, and performs exactly as it should. USB 3.0 speeds are fast and reliable, and the hot‑swappable design is a great convenience. If you need a dependable external enclosure for an optical drive, this one delivers on all fronts. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2026 by Joshua
    • 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 as advertised. Plug & Play.
Well constructed. Fit my Blu-Ray burner with no issue and Windows 11 auto-detect this device with no hassle. Was able to read a Blu-Ray disc I created a few years ago. I have not had a chance to burn a new Blu-Ray or DVD disc, but I would not see why this would not work. I bought this when I replaced my old Cooler Master HAF 932 case with a LIAN LI Lancool 217 and I still wanted the ability to use my BLU-Ray drive when needed. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2026 by Rich
    • A few cons but good overall
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It works good. I paired it with an lg blu ray drive that I flashed with libredrive firmware over SATA 1 year ago. This drive often caused Windows Explorer to crash on my Windows 10 PCs. The file explorer will forever be indexing and not be usable until I restart Windows Explorer in the task manager. Then it breaks the thumbnails until I restart my PC. This was not a problem when I used the the same drive over SATA. The enclosure is built well. It is aluminum with plastic bumpers. The package comes with a small screwdriver and many extra screws in case you lose some. The small drawback here is the standoff feet. They are 4 little rubber pieces that attach to the enclosure with adhesive. If you carry this thing in a backpack the legs will eventually fall off and get lost. A cheap shortcut solution for a $60 product in my opinion. The OWC Mercury Pro has feet that screw on for the same price. Overall, the cons are not deal breakers for me so I won't be returning it or anything but if I were to do it again I would buy the OWC Mercury Pro. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2024 by thomas
    • Best Value Single-Bay SATA Enclosure on Amazon
This is an nicely-engineered little enclosure with a decent build quality at its price point. It's perfect for my SATA Blu-ray drive, which drive does not slide around inside the enclosure after securing it with the included screws. They also included rubberized, adhesive feet to keep it from sliding around. It is truly plug-and-play: power it on, plug it in, and you're ready to go (at least on the latest major versions of Windows 11 and Ubuntu). I have already used it for 10-12 power on hours ripping multiple discs without any transfer or power issues. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2025 by Annoyed
    • Works fantastic! Great build quality too!
Very well built, easy to install. Works perfectly.. old bluray drive now works on Win11 for my software/pictures/etc on CD/DVD/BLURAYs .. Note, to play bluray movies on W11 you'll need 3rd party software.. this is just a hardware conversion for converting internal 5.25" to external USB 3
Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2026 by Seascape
    • Works as intended.
I mean, it's an enclosure. Not much to them. I do remember the days of there being a lot of options for these kinds of items. This one would still stand out as higher quality even when it seemed there were a dozen companies making them. Now what few are available are often twice the price. I'll judge its price versus the current market. At least this one allowed me to do a firmware update on the optical drive inside without any compatibility issues. Haven't always been that lucky in the past. Assembly was straight forward. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2025 by 411DL

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