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Black lightweight ABS enclosure for 2.5 inch SATA drive with USB-C cable

Vantec

Vantec NST-258S3-BK 2.5" SATA drive enclosure USB 3.2 Gen2x1 10Gbps

SKU CH-0HW5-B47GZ MPN NST-258S3-BK

Tool-less 2.5″ SATA enclosure with 10 Gbps USB-C for 7 mm to 9.5 mm drives

  • Size2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Drive interface2.5 in SATA III interface
  • External connectionUSB Type C
  • Bay count1
  • Power detailsSelf-powered, no external power needed
  • Product colorBlack
  • 10 Gbps USB 3.2 Gen2x1 transfer speeds for fast file moves
  • Tool-free design lets you swap 2.5" SATA drives in seconds
  • Bus-powered operation removes the need for an external adapter
  • Supports 7 mm to 9.5 mm drive heights for broad compatibility
  • Includes USB-C to USB-A adapter for use with either port type

Compact 2.5" SATA enclosure

The Vantec NexStar JX Series NST-258S3-BK is a lightweight ABS enclosure that turns a single 2.5" SATA III SSD or HDD into a portable USB drive. It accepts drives from 7 mm to 9.5 mm thick and requires no external power supply. The tool-less design lets you swap drives in seconds without a screwdriver. It works with Windows 10 and 11, Mac OS X and Linux out of the box.

USB 3.2 Gen2x1 Type-C connectivity

A native USB Type-C port delivers up to 10 Gbps bandwidth and supports UASP, TRIM and SMART for efficient data handling. The included cable terminates in USB-C and a USB-A adapter, so the enclosure plugs into both modern and legacy ports. The unit weighs only 85 g and enters sleep mode automatically when the host system sleeps, saving power during idle periods.

Check drive thickness and host ports

Verify that your 2.5" drive is no thicker than 9.5 mm before ordering. Ensure your computer has a USB-C or USB-A port available for the supplied cable. The enclosure is self-powered, so no separate adapter or wall outlet is needed. No other interface or protocol is supported beyond the SATA III internal connection.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameVANTEC
Product lineNexStar JX Series
Model nameNST-258S3-BK
Part numberNST-258S3-BK
Product colorBlack
Product typeEnclosure
Storage
Drive interface2.5 in SATA III interface
Bay count1
Ports & slots
External connectionUSB Type C
Power
Power detailsSelf-powered, no external power needed
Size & build
Size2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Main materialLight Weight ABS
Product weight2.99 oz / 85 g
Shipping weight0.23 kg
Package size127 × 102 × 15 mm
In the box
In the boxUSB 3.2 Gen2 × 1, USB C, 2.5 in SATA Drive Enclosure; USB cable; QIG; Circular soft foam

Questions about this item

What practical speed does the USB 3.2 Gen2x1 10Gbps interface cap at with a SATA III drive?

The USB 3.2 Gen2x1 interface supports up to 10Gbps, but the internal SATA III interface limits real-world throughput to the SATA III maximum of 6Gbps.

What drive thicknesses fit inside the 2.5 inch enclosure without extra parts?

The enclosure accepts 2.5 inch SATA SSDs or HDDs from 7mm to 9.5mm thick; the included circular soft foam fills the gap for 7mm drives.

How do you install a drive in the tool-less NexStar JX enclosure and what step is often missed?

Slide off the cover, place the drive on the SATA connector, add the foam pad if the drive is 7mm thick, then slide the cover back until it clicks.

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