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product_id: 527670633
title: "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)"
brand: "vantec"
price: "45455 som"
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# USB 3.0 5Gbps blazing speed Aluminum alloy for cool, quiet operation Universal fit up to 185mm depth 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)

**Brand:** vantec
**Price:** 45455 som
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> ⚡ Elevate your optical drive game—speed, style, and universal fit in one sleek enclosure!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 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) by vantec
- **How much does it cost?** 45455 som with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.kg](https://www.desertcart.kg/products/527670633-nexstar-dx2-usb-3-0-external-enclosure-design-for-5)

## 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

- • **Blazing USB 3.0 Speed:** Experience ultra-fast 5Gbps data transfer for smooth read/write performance.
- • **Plug & Play Powerhouse:** No drivers needed—just connect and go for seamless optical drive access.
- • **Future-Proof Flexibility:** Supports hot swapping and can convert SATA HDD/SSD with optional bracket for versatile storage solutions.
- • **Sleek & Silent Aluminum Design:** Durable aluminum casing reduces noise and vibration while keeping your drive cool.
- • **Universal Optical Drive Compatibility:** Fits any 5.25" Blu-Ray, DVD, or CD SATA drive regardless of depth up to 185mm.

## Overview

The NexStar DX2 USB 3.0 External Enclosure transforms any 5.25" SATA Blu-Ray, DVD, or CD drive into a portable, high-speed external device. Featuring universal depth compatibility up to 185mm, plug-and-play operation with no drivers required, and a premium aluminum alloy casing for noise reduction and heat dissipation, this second-generation enclosure delivers professional-grade performance and flexibility for modern workspaces.

## 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.

Review: snygg, stabil, Lätt att installera blu-ray brännare
Review: Well impressed with this. You just plug in the SATA cable that comes with the device then slot the drive in until flush. Plug and play USB, works great. Very stylish too, it's made of a nice metallic finish so it's a solid quality product.

## 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
- Design with Power Saving Function; USB 3.0 (5Gbps) speed for smooth optical read/write speed; Hot swappable for system equipped with USB port; Aluminum Alloy Casing for reduced noise and vibration
- 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.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09SS74KCN |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #105,322 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) #203 in External CD & DVD Drives |
| Brand | Vantec |
| Colour | Black |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (886) |
| Date First Available | 5 July 2022 |
| Form Factor | 5.25 inches |
| Hard Drive Interface | Serial ATA |
| Hardware Platform | Laptop, Linux System, PC |
| Included Components | Installation Screws, NexStar DX2 Enclosure, Quick Installation Guide, USB 3. |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 22.7 x 16.4 x 5.5 Centimeters |
| Item Height | 5.5 Centimeters |
| Item Weight | 953 g |
| Item Width | 16.4 Centimeters |
| Item model number | NST-540S3-BK |
| Manufacturer | Vantec |
| Net Quantity | 1.0 Count |
| Operating System | Linux, OS X 10.X, Windows 7/8/10/11 |
| Optical Drive Type | Blu-Ray, DVD, CD |
| Product Dimensions | 22.7 x 16.4 x 5.5 cm; 952.54 g |
| Series | NexStar DX2 USB 3.0 External Enclosure for SATA Blu-Ray/CD/DVD Drive |
| Voltage | 12 Volts |
| Wattage | 36 Watts |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Vantec
- **Hardware Interface:** USB 3.0 Type A
- **Optical Storage Read Speed:** 36X Blu-Ray
- **Optical Storage Write Speed:** 24x, 8x
- **Special Feature:** Portable

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: What is the advantage of dx2 over the previous version dx?**
A: Thanks for asking.
A bigger ac adapter so that this optical enclosure can accommodate newer user's optical drive that use more power. Newer and faster Blu-Ray are using more power. We make it easier to mount the optical drive. What is same? Same capability, same depth so that you can mount your optical drive if is unusually long in depth.

**Q: Will this work for a pioneer bdr-s12uht?**
A: It should.  It works with my 5.25" LG drives and there is no reason it would not work with the Pioneer

**Q: May this enclosure limit in some way the features of pioneer bdr-s13u-x available via dedicated software compared to a sata connection?**
A: Thanks for asking.
Yes, it can happen, here is why. 
ANY external device that converts from SATA (optical drive) to USB will NOT be the same as system SATA (motherboard) to device SATA (optical drive). It all depends on who and how he/she writes the code for the dedicated software you mention. If the code is written that uses special functions unique to that optical drive that no other optical drive uses (non-standard), it may not function if going over USB. This is very rare. No one in the right mind will use non-standard functions. All the optical drive on the marketplace uses standard optical drives and All OS uses the SATA protocol to address the file system for reading and writing on the optical drive.

What you mention is super rare. This has to do with the software and the optical drive. We follow a SATA protocol standard that every manufacturer uses. If ours do not work, everyone else will not either.

**Q: Works for the pioneer bdr-s13u-x ?**
A: Thanks for writing,
Yes, it works fine with this pioneer bdr-s13u-x BluRay drive.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by A***N on 16 July 2024*

snygg, stabil, Lätt att installera blu-ray brännare

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by J***N on 27 February 2024*

Well impressed with this. You just plug in the SATA cable that comes with the device then slot the drive in until flush. Plug and play USB, works great. Very stylish too, it's made of a nice metallic finish so it's a solid quality product.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by J***A on 11 February 2026*

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.

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