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Black anodized aluminum M.2 SATA enclosure with RGB lighting, USB-C cable included

Vantec

Vantec NST-210C3-RGB M.2 SATA USB 3.1 Gen 2x1 Type-C drive enclosure

SKU CH-YTER-P2FXN

Anodised aluminium M.2 SATA enclosure with USB 3.1 Gen 2x1 Type-C, syncable RGB, and 4 TB support

  • Size2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • External connectionSATA
  • Supported drivesSingle NVMe SSD
  • Bay count1
  • Max capacity per bayUp to 4 TB
  • Product colorBlack
  • Syncable RGB lighting matches your motherboard colours
  • USB 3.1 Gen 2x1 Type-C delivers up to 900 megabits per second
  • Anodised aluminium body dissipates heat without a fan
  • Pocket-sized at 106.8 x 44.8 x 16.8 millimetres
  • Supports M.2 modules 2242, 2260 and 2280

M.2 SATA enclosure for portable upgrades

The Vantec NST-210C3-RGB enclosure houses a single M.2 SATA drive up to 4 TB and connects via USB 3.1 Gen 2x1 Type-C. It suits users who want a compact, aluminium-clad external drive for everyday file transfers and backups across Windows, macOS, Chrome OS and Linux.

Sustained throughput limited by SATA interface

The SATA link caps real-world transfer rates at 900 megabits per second, so long sequential copies settle well below the USB 3.1 Gen 2x1 ceiling. Anodised aluminium and an included thermal pad help dissipate heat during extended sessions, keeping performance steady without active cooling.

Tool-free installation with short fixed cable

A captive 300 mm USB-C cable and supplied screwdriver let you mount 2242, 2260 or 2280 modules in seconds; no drivers are required thanks to UASP plug-and-play support. The short cable can strain ports on desktop towers, and RGB sync only works when the host motherboard explicitly supports the feature.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameVANTEC
Product lineNST-210C3-RGB
Part numberNST-210C3-RGB
Product colorBlack
Product typeEnclosure
Storage
Supported drivesSingle NVMe SSD
Bay count1
Max capacity per bayUp to 4 TB
Ports & slots
External connectionSATA
Size & build
Size2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Main materialAluminum
Product dimensions14.33 in W × 12.83 in H × 9.06 in D
Product weight92 g
In the box
In the boxEnclosure, USB C to C Cable, Heat Transfer Plate, Thermal Pad, Screw Driver, Screws set

Questions about this item

Does the anodized aluminium shell and included thermal pad keep the drive cool during all-day transfers?

The enclosure uses an anodised aluminium body with a heat-transfer plate and thermal pad to dissipate heat from the M.2 module during sustained use.

What host connection and cable are required to reach the stated 900 megabits per second?

A host USB-C port supporting USB 3.1 Gen 2x1 and the supplied 300 mm shielded USB-C to USB-C cable are needed for full speed.

Will the RGB lighting synchronise with my motherboard if I connect the enclosure to a USB port?

The RGB LED can be toggled on or off with the built-in switch; sync with system RGB depends on motherboard compatibility and is not controlled via the USB link.

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