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Silver aluminium 2.5 inch SATA drive enclosure with ABS tray

Vantec

Vantec NST-268S3-SV 2.5" SATA drive enclosure

SKU CH-9V3X-V4MW3 MPN NST-268S3-SV

A lightweight aluminium enclosure that turns a 2.5″ SATA SSD or HDD into a portable USB 3.2 Gen1 drive with tool-less fitting

  • ColorSilver
  • Size2.5"
  • TypeEnclosure
  • AC AdapterNo
  • MaterialLightweight Aluminum Casing with Tough ABS Tray
  • Internal Interface2.5” SATA III interface (Compatible with SATA II/I)
  • USB 3.2 Gen1 speed for fast data transfers
  • Tool-less design enables quick drive swaps
  • Lightweight aluminium casing aids heat dissipation
  • Self-powered operation removes need for external adapter
  • Supports 7 mm to 9.5 mm drive thicknesses

Enclosure for 2.5" SATA Drives

The Vantec NexStar 6G enclosure holds one 2.5" SATA III solid-state drive or hard drive and connects it through a USB 3 Micro-B port. It draws power from the host so no external adapter is required.

Suits portable storage; not for 3.5" drives

Builders who want a lightweight aluminium case to turn a spare laptop drive into external storage will find the tool-less tray convenient. Users with 3.5" desktop drives or drives thicker than 9.5mm need a different enclosure.

USB 3 Micro-B external interface

The single external connection is USB 3 Micro-B, delivering USB 3.2 Gen1 bandwidth for the internal SATA III drive. Systems without a compatible USB port cannot use this enclosure.

Highlights

  • USB 3.2 Gen1 speed for fast data transfers
  • Tool-less design enables quick drive swaps
  • Lightweight aluminium casing aids heat dissipation
  • Self-powered operation removes need for external adapter
  • Supports 7 mm to 9.5 mm drive thicknesses

Specifications

BrandVANTEC
SeriesNexStar 6G
ModelNST-268S3-SV
Part NumberNST-268S3-SV
ColorSilver
Size2.5"
TypeEnclosure
AC AdapterNo
MaterialLightweight Aluminum Casing with Tough ABS Tray
Internal Interface2.5” SATA III interface (Compatible with SATA II/I)
External InterfaceUSB 3 MicroB
Number of Bay1
PowerSelf-powered, no external power needed
Dimensions4.8 x 3.2 x 0.5 inches / 121.7 x 77.7 x 13.3 mm
Weight2.77 oz. / 79 g
Package ContentsNexStar 6G, 2.5" SATA Drive Enclosure
USB cable; QIG; Screw set; screwdriver; soft foam pad
Shipping weight0.23 kg
Package size127 × 102 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

Should I pick the 2.5 inch size or is there another capacity option?

This enclosure only comes in a single 2.5 inch form factor that accepts one SATA drive from 7mm to 9.5mm thick, so there is no alternative capacity to choose.

What does the USB 3.2 Gen1 label mean for actual transfer speed with a SATA SSD inside?

The USB 3.2 Gen1 interface supports UASP and TRIM, letting a SATA III drive reach its native sequential throughput over the external link.

Does the USB 3 MicroB connector limit the drive to USB 2.0 speeds?

No, the USB 3 MicroB port provides a full USB 3.2 Gen1 connection so the SATA III drive is not capped by the older standard.

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