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product_id: 59189753
title: "Nexstar GX USB 3.0 Dual 2.5\" SATA SSD/HDD RAID Enclosure, Black (NST-272S3-BK)"
brand: "vantec"
price: "8712 kr"
currency: ISK
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reviews_count: 13
category: "Vantec"
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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:** 8712 kr
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Double your speed, double your security — RAID your way to storage mastery!

## 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?** 8712 kr with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.is](https://www.desertcart.is/products/59189753-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

- • **Future-Proof Storage:** Supports SATA III drives over 2TB each, ready for your expanding digital library.
- • **Cool & Durable Design:** Aluminum housing with front vents ensures optimal heat dissipation for sustained performance.
- • **Universal Compatibility:** Plug & play support across Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux for effortless integration.
- • **Blazing Fast Data Transfer:** Experience up to 5Gbps USB 3.0 speeds for seamless file access and backups.
- • **Dual Drive RAID Flexibility:** Configure JBOD, RAID 0 for speed, or RAID 1 for data redundancy and peace of mind.

## Overview

The Vantec Nexstar GX is a sleek, dual-bay 2.5" SATA SSD/HDD enclosure featuring USB 3.0 connectivity with up to 5Gbps transfer speeds. It supports multiple RAID modes (JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1) for customizable performance or data protection. Its aluminum chassis with front vents keeps drives cool during heavy use, while compatibility spans Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms. Ideal for professionals seeking fast, reliable, and expandable external storage solutions.

## 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: Compact and easy to assemble,great for Xbox series x - This is a solid built compact raid enclosure . It was easy to assemble . I bought this to make an external drive for my Xbox series X using two 1 TB SSD's. It did take a bit to get it to work but since then it has been issue free. In order to make it work you need to configure it on a PC before attaching to the console. First and most important only plug into the motherboard not a case USB or USB hub( this was 90% of my issues it would recognize the drive and then randomly disconnect ,as soon as I tried using mobo USB no issues) second ...most drives are not formatted out of the box .If you do not have the ability to initialize before installing into the case ,install one and initialize and remove it and do the second ,then remove from USB and install both drives and reconnect and it should work from there . It took a bit to figure it out but was worth it two 1tb SSD's striping are a must for the Xbox series x .I transferred a 133 gb game in about 6 minutes where it would take 20+ on a conventional and about 5 mins between the internal and additional storage on the console...it's a must have if you as me.Now if you don't use the console for a week or so it will turn off the drive and you will need to plug and unplug it to turn back on,and as far as being used on the console the power cord is optional as the USB will power it.
Review: Fantastic value, immaculate product, and great for ps4 - desertcart did not email me asking me to leave a review on this product in return for discounts, which is the only reason I have ever left reviews previously. I came here on my own accord to praise this absolute miracle of a disk enclosure. This review will be pretty lengthy in order to tell the whole story of my adventure with this product, so bear with me. I recently purchased the dual drive RAID enclosure (type A, I believe.) First, some preamble. A couple years ago I decided to put a hybrid drive in my ps4 pro. It worked very well, and I also used an enclosure to use the original 1tb toshiba hdd that came in the console as external storage. Well recently, I decided it was time to update and purchased a 1tb ssd for an internal drive. Which left me with a conundrum (or so I thought.) Ps4 only let's you connect one external storage device to the console at a time, so what to do with the other drive? Then by some stroke of luck, I came across this device. I could combine two drives and have it recognized as one? On a playstation? I didnt believe it, but worst case scenario I could sell it to a more technologically inclined friend or hold onto it until I found some other use for it. Lo and behold with a few hours on google (the lengthy amount of time it took was entirely my own fault, as I'll explain in a moment) I managed to get a 1tb seagate firecuda and a 1tb toshiba hdd recognized as one drive (as well as formatted correctly for ps4 external storage.) In addition to working perfectly, this thing gets better read and write speeds through the ps4s usb 3.0 port than the firecuda did on the internal sata III connection and that's without utilizing the firecuda drives 8gb flash cache, which is what makes the firecuda sshd a faster drive than a lot of other 2.5 inch 5400 rpm hdds. The flash memory cache in an sshd resets once power stops going to the drive, and data is only added to the cache after that data has been accessed several times (I think I've read 5 times?) on the same power cycle. So once power stops being supplied to the sshd, it performs the same as any other 5400 rpm hdd until you can open something enough times to get data back into the flash memory. But enough about the firecuda, this enclosure is absolutely spectacular. So as I stated previously, it took me a long time to set this drive up, but this was ENTIRELY due to user error on my part. There are switches on the enclosure that let you choose between JBoD, RAID0, and RAID1, as well as a reset button. I wrongly assumed that disconnecting, flipping the switches to the desired configuration, and reconnecting the drive to my laptop while setting it up would make my computer recognize the drive in my chosen configuration. It took me a long time to figure this part out, but listen to me when I tell you; YOU CAN ONLY RECONFIGURE THE DRIVE BY PRESSING THE RESET BUTTON. NOT DISCONNECTING THE DRIVE. NOT EVEN REMOVING THE HARD DISKS/SSD DRIVES THEMSELVES FROM THE UNIT. YOU NEED TO USE THE RESET BUTTON PROVIDED TO YOU ON THE ENCLOSURE. That's right. I spent almost 2 hours on google just to find out that all I had to do was press a stinking button. Boy was I mad at myself once I finally tried pressing the button and noticed that my computer recognized it as a RAID0 drive pretty much instantly. In summation; Vantec Nexstar GX Enclosure: 10/10, runs faster on 5gbps usb 3.0 than either HDD inside of it does on 6gbps SATA III My own technological prowess(in this instance, at least): 0/10, I ignored the instructions and paid the price, taking almost 2 hours of google searching to realize that I just needed to press a button (which the instructions clearly state needs to be pressed *facepalm*)

## 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 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #266 in Enclosures |
| Brand | Vantec |
| Built-In Media | NexStar GX USB 3. |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Laptop |
| Connectivity Technology | usb |
| Customer Reviews | 3.9 out of 5 stars 305 Reviews |
| Data Transfer Rate | 5000 megabits_per_second |
| Enclosure Material | Aluminum Casing with ABS tray |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00844767022710 |
| Hard Disk Form Factor | 2.5 inches |
| Hardware Interface | USB 3.0 |
| Hardware Platform | PC;Mac;Linux |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 4.72"L x 3.15"W x 0.98"H |
| Item Type Name | Vantec Nexstar GX USB 3.0 Dual 2.5" SATA SSD/HDD RAID Enclosure, Black (NST-272S3-BK) |
| Item Weight | 10.56 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Vantec USA |
| Material | Aluminum Casing with ABS tray |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 2 TB |
| Mfr Part Number | NST-272S3-BK |
| Model Number | NST-272S3-BK |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 4.72"L x 3.15"W x 0.98"H |
| Supported Devices Quantity | 2 |
| UPC | 844767022710 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Warranty Description | 1 year parts and labor |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Vantec
- **Color:** Black
- **Hardware Interface:** USB 3.0
- **Hardware Platform:** PC;Mac;Linux
- **Product Dimensions:** 4.72"L x 3.15"W x 0.98"H

## 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)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## 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

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Compact and easy to assemble,great for Xbox series x
*by M***. on September 12, 2021*

This is a solid built compact raid enclosure . It was easy to assemble . I bought this to make an external drive for my Xbox series X using two 1 TB SSD's. It did take a bit to get it to work but since then it has been issue free. In order to make it work you need to configure it on a PC before attaching to the console. First and most important only plug into the motherboard not a case USB or USB hub( this was 90% of my issues it would recognize the drive and then randomly disconnect ,as soon as I tried using mobo USB no issues) second ...most drives are not formatted out of the box .If you do not have the ability to initialize before installing into the case ,install one and initialize and remove it and do the second ,then remove from USB and install both drives and reconnect and it should work from there . It took a bit to figure it out but was worth it two 1tb SSD's striping are a must for the Xbox series x .I transferred a 133 gb game in about 6 minutes where it would take 20+ on a conventional and about 5 mins between the internal and additional storage on the console...it's a must have if you as me.Now if you don't use the console for a week or so it will turn off the drive and you will need to plug and unplug it to turn back on,and as far as being used on the console the power cord is optional as the USB will power it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic value, immaculate product, and great for ps4
*by R***C on March 17, 2020*

Amazon did not email me asking me to leave a review on this product in return for discounts, which is the only reason I have ever left reviews previously. I came here on my own accord to praise this absolute miracle of a disk enclosure. This review will be pretty lengthy in order to tell the whole story of my adventure with this product, so bear with me. I recently purchased the dual drive RAID enclosure (type A, I believe.) First, some preamble. A couple years ago I decided to put a hybrid drive in my ps4 pro. It worked very well, and I also used an enclosure to use the original 1tb toshiba hdd that came in the console as external storage. Well recently, I decided it was time to update and purchased a 1tb ssd for an internal drive. Which left me with a conundrum (or so I thought.) Ps4 only let's you connect one external storage device to the console at a time, so what to do with the other drive? Then by some stroke of luck, I came across this device. I could combine two drives and have it recognized as one? On a playstation? I didnt believe it, but worst case scenario I could sell it to a more technologically inclined friend or hold onto it until I found some other use for it. Lo and behold with a few hours on google (the lengthy amount of time it took was entirely my own fault, as I'll explain in a moment) I managed to get a 1tb seagate firecuda and a 1tb toshiba hdd recognized as one drive (as well as formatted correctly for ps4 external storage.) In addition to working perfectly, this thing gets better read and write speeds through the ps4s usb 3.0 port than the firecuda did on the internal sata III connection and that's without utilizing the firecuda drives 8gb flash cache, which is what makes the firecuda sshd a faster drive than a lot of other 2.5 inch 5400 rpm hdds. The flash memory cache in an sshd resets once power stops going to the drive, and data is only added to the cache after that data has been accessed several times (I think I've read 5 times?) on the same power cycle. So once power stops being supplied to the sshd, it performs the same as any other 5400 rpm hdd until you can open something enough times to get data back into the flash memory. But enough about the firecuda, this enclosure is absolutely spectacular. So as I stated previously, it took me a long time to set this drive up, but this was ENTIRELY due to user error on my part. There are switches on the enclosure that let you choose between JBoD, RAID0, and RAID1, as well as a reset button. I wrongly assumed that disconnecting, flipping the switches to the desired configuration, and reconnecting the drive to my laptop while setting it up would make my computer recognize the drive in my chosen configuration. It took me a long time to figure this part out, but listen to me when I tell you; YOU CAN ONLY RECONFIGURE THE DRIVE BY PRESSING THE RESET BUTTON. NOT DISCONNECTING THE DRIVE. NOT EVEN REMOVING THE HARD DISKS/SSD DRIVES THEMSELVES FROM THE UNIT. YOU NEED TO USE THE RESET BUTTON PROVIDED TO YOU ON THE ENCLOSURE. That's right. I spent almost 2 hours on google just to find out that all I had to do was press a stinking button. Boy was I mad at myself once I finally tried pressing the button and noticed that my computer recognized it as a RAID0 drive pretty much instantly. In summation; Vantec Nexstar GX Enclosure: 10/10, runs faster on 5gbps usb 3.0 than either HDD inside of it does on 6gbps SATA III My own technological prowess(in this instance, at least): 0/10, I ignored the instructions and paid the price, taking almost 2 hours of google searching to realize that I just needed to press a button (which the instructions clearly state needs to be pressed *facepalm*)

### ⭐ Keeps flaking out...
*by D***. on March 6, 2021*

I bought this and 2 new Kingston drives to use as a RAID 1 music streamer. I could not get it to stay working long enough to use it even once. Would lock up randomly even during formatting. No errors it would just freeze. I used the included power adapter. I tried using just one drive. I also tried using a WD drive I already had and same problem every time. I tried it with both Windows 10 and MacOSX. The one time I got it to where I could copy files to it after just a couple of minutes it just froze and was no longer seen by the OS. Had to unplug it and plug back in but ended up with a corrupted file it froze on. All 3 drives work perfectly when mounted in a single bay USB enclosure I also have. I was drawn to this model as it is one of the few that can be powered separately instead of stealing power from pc or laptop. Build quality is ok for the price but would be nice if it worked. Guess I got a defective one. Returning for refund and will try a different brand. Update: Checked it one last time before returning. If I format an SSD in my single bay enclosure and put files on it then place the SSD in this unit you can access it just fine to read it. If you try to write something to it large files freeze every time. Small files seem to write to it ok. If you try to formal the drive in this unit it always freeezes part way through and all the data that was on it is still there. So it seems to read ok but has problems writing to drives.

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