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Black anodized aluminum M.2 enclosure with RGB lighting and USB-C cable

Vantec

Vantec NST-211C3-RGB M.2 NVMe/SATA drive enclosure

SKU CH-JX20-7CGN9 MPN NST-211C3-RGB

Tool-free M.2 NVMe or SATA enclosure with USB 3.2 Gen2x1 Type-C, aluminium heatsink and RGB lighting

  • Size2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Drive interface1 x M.2 (NVMe or SATA)
  • External connectionStandard USB 3.1 Gen 2 × 1 USB C
  • Supported operating systemsMac OS X 10.1 or higher, Windows 10, and Latest Linux Kernel
  • Product colorBlack
  • Product typeEnclosure
  • RGB LED lighting adds visual flair
  • Supports NVMe and SATA M.2 drives up to 2280
  • Anodised aluminium heatsink keeps drive cool
  • USB 3.2 Gen2x1 Type-C delivers 10 Gbit/s speeds
  • Works with Windows 10, macOS 10.10+ and Linux

Dual-protocol M.2 enclosure

The Vantec NST-211C3-RGB accepts one M.2 module in either NVMe or SATA protocol. It targets users who want to repurpose an internal SSD as portable external storage. The aluminium body doubles as a heatsink and adds multi-colour RGB illumination. It is not for buyers who need to run two drives simultaneously or who require a 3.5-inch form factor.

USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 bandwidth headroom

The USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 Type-C link delivers up to 10 Gbps, which saturates a SATA SSD and provides headroom for NVMe drives that exceed SATA speeds. Length support covers 2242, 2260 and 2280 modules, so most common M.2 sizes fit. The enclosure runs out of throughput for PCIe 4.0 or 5.0 NVMe drives that can exceed the 10 Gbps ceiling.

Plug-and-play across Mac, Windows, Linux

A USB-C to C/A cable, thermal pad, heat-transfer plate and toolless rubber mount ship in the box, so no extra parts are needed for assembly. UASP support and driver-free operation work on Mac OS X 10.10 or higher, Windows 10 and current Linux kernels. The pocket-sized 2.5-inch aluminium shell frees up desk space and draws power entirely from the host port.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameVANTEC
Model nameNST-211C3-RGB
Product colorBlack
Product typeEnclosure
Storage
Drive interface1 x M.2 (NVMe or SATA)
Ports & slots
External connectionStandard USB 3.1 Gen 2 × 1 USB C
Size & build
Size2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Main materialAnodized Aluminum with Heat Sink
Product dimensions0.66 in × 4.12 in × 1.63 in
Product weight0.2 lb (0.09 kg)
Shipping weight0.20 kg
Package size105 × 42 × 17 mm
Compatibility
Supported operating systemsMac OS X 10.1 or higher, Windows 10, and Latest Linux Kernel
In the box
In the box1x NexStar SX, USB 3.2 Gen2 × 1 Type C M.2 NVMe/SATA RGB Enclosure
USB C to C/A Cable, Heat Transfer Plate, Thermal Pad
Screw Driver, Screws set (partial mounted on the casing)
Toolless Rubber Mount (for holding M.2 NVMe)
Quick Install Guide

Questions about this item

Will the NST-211C3-RGB work with my older laptop that only has USB-A ports?

Yes, the included USB C-to-C/A cable lets you plug the enclosure into a standard USB-A port while keeping USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 speed.

How do I know the enclosure is running correctly after I install a drive?

The multi-colour RGB LED lights up when the unit is powered and blinks during data activity, giving immediate visual confirmation.

What comes in the box and do I need to buy any extra cables or tools?

The package includes the enclosure, USB C-to-C/A cable, heat transfer plate, thermal pad, screwdriver, screws and a toolless rubber mount — no extra purchases are required.

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