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Silver aluminium 2.5 inch SATA drive enclosure with ABS tray

Vantec

Vantec NST-268S3-SV 2.5" SATA drive enclosure

SKU CH-9V3X-V4MW3 MPN NST-268S3-SV

A lightweight aluminium enclosure that turns a 2.5″ SATA SSD or HDD into a portable USB 3.2 Gen1 drive with tool-less fitting

  • Size2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Drive interface2.5 in SATA III interface (Compatible with SATA II/I)
  • External connectionUSB 3 MicroB
  • Bay count1
  • Power detailsSelf-powered, no external power needed
  • Product colorSilver
  • USB 3.2 Gen1 speed for fast data transfers
  • Tool-less design enables quick drive swaps
  • Lightweight aluminium casing aids heat dissipation
  • Self-powered operation removes need for external adapter
  • Supports 7 mm to 9.5 mm drive thicknesses

Enclosure for 2.5" SATA Drives

The Vantec NexStar 6G enclosure holds one 2.5" SATA III solid-state drive or hard drive and connects it through a USB 3 Micro-B port. It draws power from the host so no external adapter is required.

Suits portable storage; not for 3.5" drives

Builders who want a lightweight aluminium case to turn a spare laptop drive into external storage will find the tool-less tray convenient. Users with 3.5" desktop drives or drives thicker than 9.5mm need a different enclosure.

USB 3 Micro-B external interface

The single external connection is USB 3 Micro-B, delivering USB 3.2 Gen1 bandwidth for the internal SATA III drive. Systems without a compatible USB port cannot use this enclosure.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameVANTEC
Product lineNexStar 6G
Model nameNST-268S3-SV
Part numberNST-268S3-SV
Product colorSilver
Product typeEnclosure
Storage
Drive interface2.5 in SATA III interface (Compatible with SATA II/I)
Bay count1
Ports & slots
External connectionUSB 3 MicroB
Power
Power adapterNo
Power detailsSelf-powered, no external power needed
Size & build
Size2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Main materialLightweight Aluminum Casing with Tough ABS Tray
Product dimensions4.8 × 3.2 × 0.5 in / 121.7 × 77.7 × 13.3 mm
Product weight2.77 oz / 79 g
Shipping weight0.23 kg
Package size127 × 102 × 25 mm
In the box
In the boxNexStar 6G, 2.5 in SATA Drive Enclosure
USB cable; QIG; Screw set; screwdriver; soft foam pad

Questions about this item

Should I pick the 2.5 inch size or is there another capacity option?

This enclosure only comes in a single 2.5 inch form factor that accepts one SATA drive from 7mm to 9.5mm thick, so there is no alternative capacity to choose.

What does the USB 3.2 Gen1 label mean for actual transfer speed with a SATA SSD inside?

The USB 3.2 Gen1 interface supports UASP and TRIM, letting a SATA III drive reach its native sequential throughput over the external link.

Does the USB 3 MicroB connector limit the drive to USB 2.0 speeds?

No, the USB 3 MicroB port provides a full USB 3.2 Gen1 connection so the SATA III drive is not capped by the older standard.

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