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product_id: 499207271
title: "Vantec 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: "€ 151.96"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
category: "Vantec"
url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/499207271-vantec-nexstar-dx2-usb-3-0-external-enclosure-design-5
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region: Belgium
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# 6 Gbps USB 3.0 speed Plug & play, no drivers Aluminum alloy casing Vantec 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:** € 151.96
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

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## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Vantec 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?** € 151.96 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## 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

- • **Compact & Portable Design:** Transform your internal optical drive into a sleek external powerhouse, perfect for on-the-go professionals.
- • **Effortless Plug & Play Setup:** No drivers needed—just install your optical drive and connect via USB for instant use on Windows, Mac, or Linux.
- • **Blazing Fast USB 3.0 Transfer:** Experience up to 6 Gbps data speed for seamless Blu-Ray, DVD & CD ripping and playback.
- • **Sleek & Durable Aluminum Build:** Premium aluminum alloy enclosure reduces noise and vibration while keeping your drive cool.
- • **Universal Optical Drive Compatibility:** Fits any 5.25" SATA optical drive up to 185mm depth—reuse your trusted hardware effortlessly.

## Overview

The Vantec NexStar DX2 is a second-generation external enclosure designed for 5.25" SATA Blu-Ray, CD, and DVD drives. Featuring USB 3.0 connectivity with up to 6 Gbps transfer rates, a noise-reducing aluminum alloy casing, and a driver-free plug-and-play setup, it effortlessly converts your internal optical drive into a portable external device compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux systems.

## 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.

## Features

- Design for 5.25" Blu-Ray/CD/DVD drive; Fit Optical Drive 185mm in Depth
- Super Speed USB 3.0 transfer rate
- Plug and Ready, No drivers needed
- Aluminum Alloy Casing for reduced noise and vibration
- International products have separate terms, are sold from abroad and may differ from local products, including fit, age ratings, and language of product, labeling or instructions.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09SS74KCN |
| Best Sellers Rank | 12,292 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 53 in Enclosures |
| Box Contents | Installation Screws, NexStar DX2 Enclosure, Quick Installation Guide, USB 3. |
| Brand | Vantec |
| Brand Name | Vantec |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop, Laptop |
| Customer Package Type | FFP |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 1,004 Reviews |
| Data Transfer Rate | 6 Gigabits Per Second |
| Enclosure Material | Aluminium |
| Form Factor | External Enclosure |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00844767023649, 04716872103867 |
| Hard Disk Description | 5.25" Optical Drive (fits any depth up to 185mm) |
| Hard Disk Form Factor | 3.5 Inches |
| Hard Disk Interface | Serial ATA |
| Hard Disk Rotational Speed | 10000 |
| Hardware Interface | USB 3.0 Type A |
| Hardware Platform | PC |
| Hardware interface | USB 3.0 Type A |
| Hardware platform | PC |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 22.7L x 16.4W x 5.5H centimetres |
| Item Type Name | NexStar DX2 USB 3.0 External Enclosure for SATA Blu-Ray/CD/DVD Drive |
| Item Weight | 2.1 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Vantec |
| Manufacturer Part Number | NST-540S3-BK |
| Media Speed | 8x, 24x |
| Model Name | NexStar DX2 USB 3.0 External Enclosure for SATA Blu-Ray/CD/DVD Drive |
| Model Number | NST-540S3-BK |
| Network Connectivity Technology | Serial ATA, USB |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Operating System | Windows 7/8/10/11, Linux, OS X 10.X |
| Optical Storage Read Speed | Blu-Ray 36X |
| Optical Storage Write Speed | 24x, 8x |
| Optical storage read speed | Blu-Ray 36X |
| Optical storage write speed | 24x , 8x |
| Product 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 |
| 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 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 |
| Specific Uses For Product | Gaming, business, general use |
| UPC | 844767023649 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Vantec
- **Hardware interface:** USB 3.0 Type A
- **Optical storage read speed:** Blu-Ray 36X
- **Optical storage write speed:** 24x, 8x

## 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.

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*Last updated: 2026-10-04*