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product_id: 313957433
title: "Nexstar GX USB 3.0 Dual 2.5\" SATA SSD/HDD RAID Enclosure, Black (NST-272S3-BK)"
brand: "vantec"
price: "11616 som"
currency: KGS
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "Vantec"
url: https://www.desertcart.kg/products/313957433-nexstar-gx-usb-3-0-dual-2-5-sata-ssd
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region: Kyrgyzstan
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# 5Gbps USB 3.0 SuperSpeed Dual 2.5" SATA SSD/HDD RAID Aluminum case with heat vents Nexstar GX USB 3.0 Dual 2.5" SATA SSD/HDD RAID Enclosure, Black (NST-272S3-BK)

**Brand:** vantec
**Price:** 11616 som
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 💼 Elevate your data game with RAID power and sleek cooling – because your files deserve the best.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Nexstar GX USB 3.0 Dual 2.5" SATA SSD/HDD RAID Enclosure, Black (NST-272S3-BK) by vantec
- **How much does it cost?** 11616 som with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.kg](https://www.desertcart.kg/products/313957433-nexstar-gx-usb-3-0-dual-2-5-sata-ssd)

## Best For

- vantec enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted vantec brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Cool & Durable Design:** Aluminum housing with front vents keeps drives cool under pressure.
- • **Blazing Fast Transfers:** Harness USB 3.0 speeds up to 5Gbps for seamless data flow.
- • **Massive Storage Potential:** Supports over 2TB per drive, perfect for your expanding digital life.
- • **Dual Drive RAID Flexibility:** Configure JBOD, RAID 0, or RAID 1 to balance speed and data security.
- • **Cross-Platform Compatibility:** Plug & play with Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux for ultimate versatility.

## Overview

The Vantec Nexstar GX is a compact dual 2.5" SATA SSD/HDD enclosure featuring USB 3.0 connectivity with speeds up to 5Gbps. It supports multiple RAID modes (JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1) for customizable speed or redundancy, housed in a durable aluminum case with heat dissipation vents. Compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux, it supports drives over 2TB each, making it ideal for professionals seeking fast, reliable, and versatile external storage.

## Description

Nester GX USB 3. 0 Dual 2. 5" SATA SSD/HDD/SD HD RAID enclosure is a small, Fast and simple way to expand and protect your data. Designed ideally for Solid state drives, this compact form factor can house two solid state drives or hard drives for RAID capability. This RAID in a box simplifies the configuration using JBOD (individual)/RAID0/RAID1 mode, with these RAID mode you can decide for speed or/and redundancy for your storage like your precious family photos, music, video, and games. The sturdy drive cage protects your drives while the aluminum case and front vents effectively draws away the heat to keep your drives cool and improve performance. This Vantec Nester GX 2. 5" Will provide the performance in a RAID environment when couple with solid state drives.

Review: The enclosure is very nice. I have 3 of them already but bought locally. They ran out so I purchased online. I found 2 issues with this enclosure. 1) When inserting or removing the HD, the HD has to be on a 30 degree angle to the sata ports in the case. I don't think Vantec thought this through very well. 2) Sometimes my computers (I tried a desktop and a laptop) stops copying files to or from the HD in the enclosure. Then my computers stop reading the drive. I suspect that there is not enough power going to the enclosure for the speeds that the enclosure is trying to transfer at. I used a micro USB cable instead (the same cables you use for your Android phone) which are USB 2.0. So, the transfer is slower but I haven't had an issue. I did try using Y cables but the same thing happened but not enough power is still my assumption. Having said this, I rarely swap out my drives and I'm in no rush to transfer files. So, they are not such a big deal to me. I would buy these again.
Review: Working fine.

## Features

- Support Dual 2. 5" SATA I/II/III SSD/HDD/SD HD (hard drive not included)
- Usb 3. 0 at super speed up to 5Gbps; Support Individual)/RAID 0/RAID 1; Auto RAID 1 rebuild; support UASP
- Support SATAIII at 6Gbps; capacity support over 2TB per drive*; USB Micro-B connector for additional power; LED for power on/standby/activities/RAID configuration
- Aluminum housing with front vents for maximum heat dissipation; power input with DC 5V/2a adapter; support 7/8. 1/10, Mac OS X 10. 6 or above, Linux Ubuntu 10. Kernel 2. 6. 38) or above
- Perfect for SSD for ultra fast speed.Provided AC adapter Require If you are not sure your installed drive(s) power requirements

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B074NM3ZXS |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #89,456 in Computers ( See Top 100 in Computers ) #403 in Enclosures |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible devices | Desktop, Laptop, Personal Computer |
| Connectivity technology | usb |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (3,780) |
| Data transfer rate | 5000 Megabits Per Second |
| Date First Available | 1 December 2017 |
| Form Factor | 2.5 inches, 5 inches |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00844767022710 |
| Hard Disk Description | Solid State Drive |
| Hard Drive Interface | Serial ATA-600 |
| Hard Drive Size | 2 TB |
| Hard disk form factor | 2.5 Inches |
| Item Weight | 299 g |
| Item model number | NST-272S3-BK |
| Item weight | 0.66 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Vantec USA |
| Material | Aluminum Casing with ABS tray |
| Max number of supported devices | 2 |
| Memory storage capacity | 2 TB |
| Operating System | Windows, os x, linux |
| Power Source | AC |
| Product Dimensions | 12.98 x 8 x 2.49 cm; 299.37 g |
| UPC | 844767022710 |
| Voltage | 5 Volts |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Vantec
- **Colour:** Black
- **Hardware interface:** USB 3.0
- **Hardware platform:** Universal
- **Product dimensions:** 12L x 8W x 2.5H centimeters

## Images

![Nexstar GX USB 3.0 Dual 2.5" SATA SSD/HDD RAID Enclosure, Black (NST-272S3-BK) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61W2J58lJzL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does this fit a 7mm, 9mm, or 12mm (or all three) thickness types of 2.5 drives?**
A: The answers you have received are correct. This is designed for the 7mm and 9mm 2.5" drives that are 2TB or smaller. However, I can admit that without the outter case on (like John said) it will work with 12mm drives. I currently have 2x 5TB Seagates 12mm drives in mine. You just have to live with the drives showing. As for String Theory's answer, putting Firecuda SSHD's is a good idea only if you are using them as single drives or Raid 1. Raid 0 eliminates the use of the SSD caching system like indicated over on the Seagate website.

**Q: How many GB does it have?**
A: To make sure what the topic is here, my comments are just about the Vantec enclosure and not about whatever drive + enclosure Vantec may sell. My drive, for what it's worth, though, and it doesn't matter, was a 225 GB HP drive pulled out of motherboard-fried HP laptop. I wanted to keep it because there was nothing wrong with it to hook as an external USB drive to either my desktop or a tablet.

**Q: Can this be powered by sata port?**
A: Thanks for asking.
This 2.5" drive enclosure (NST-266SU3-BK) has two external interfaces, eSATA or USB 3.0.
If you are using USB 3.0 connection, the USB 3.0 cable will provide power to the drive, this called Bus-powered.
If you are using eSATA, it comes with eSATA cable and a power cable to connect and get power via USB port.
Here is a link to the QIG that shows the connection in step6 and step7. https://www.vantecusa.com/CKEdit/images/files/nst-266su3_qig_copy.pdf
This is not an eSATAp device.

**Q: Has anyone converted their old ps4 hdd using this?**
A: I just upgraded my ps4 hd to a 2tb and used this device to turn my original 500gig into an external for my WiiUWorked like a charm

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by D***) on 9 May 2018*

The enclosure is very nice. I have 3 of them already but bought locally. They ran out so I purchased online. I found 2 issues with this enclosure. 1) When inserting or removing the HD, the HD has to be on a 30 degree angle to the sata ports in the case. I don't think Vantec thought this through very well. 2) Sometimes my computers (I tried a desktop and a laptop) stops copying files to or from the HD in the enclosure. Then my computers stop reading the drive. I suspect that there is not enough power going to the enclosure for the speeds that the enclosure is trying to transfer at. I used a micro USB cable instead (the same cables you use for your Android phone) which are USB 2.0. So, the transfer is slower but I haven't had an issue. I did try using Y cables but the same thing happened but not enough power is still my assumption. Having said this, I rarely swap out my drives and I'm in no rush to transfer files. So, they are not such a big deal to me. I would buy these again.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by B***R on 19 July 2018*

Working fine.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by E***B on 13 December 2013*

The set up was very quick and simple. This enclosure feels secure enough but it's not a tool I'd want to take on the road. It works well, was easy to set up and was very I expensive. For my home office this is an awesome way to reuse an old hard drive.

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