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Black aluminium 2.5 inch SATA drive enclosure with USB C cable

Vantec

Vantec NST-271C31-BK 2.5" SATA USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type C drive enclosure

SKU CH-9ZWV-SPPHE MPN NST-271C31-BK

Aluminium enclosure converts a 2.5" SATA drive to USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C with included cables

  • Size2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Drive interfaceSATA
  • External connectionUSB 3.1
  • Supported operating systemsLatest version of Windows 7, 8, 10 / Mac OS X 10.6 or later
  • Product colorBlack
  • Product typeEnclosure
  • USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C delivers 10 Gbps transfer speeds
  • Aluminium body acts as a heatsink to keep 2.5" drives cool
  • Tool-free tray design lets you swap SATA SSD or HDD in seconds
  • Includes both USB-C-to-C and USB-C-to-A cables for any host port
  • Compact 4.90" x 3.25" x 0.80" form factor fits in a laptop bag

Vantec 2.5" SATA USB 3.1 Gen 2 Enclosure

This black aluminium enclosure converts a 2.5 inch SATA SSD or HDD into an external drive. It connects via USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C for up to 10 Gbps transfer rates. The package includes both Type-C to Type-C and Type-C to Type-A cables. It supports Windows 7 through 10 and Mac OS X 10.6 or later.

Who this suits and who it does not

Builders wanting a lightweight, portable case for a 2.5 inch SATA drive will find the aluminium shell aids heat dissipation. Users with 3.5 inch drives or M.2 form-factor devices cannot use this enclosure. Buyers needing hardware encryption or RAID features should look elsewhere.

The deciding specification

The internal interface is SATA only, so the drive installed must be a 2.5 inch SATA SSD, HDD or hybrid model. The external link is USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C, providing 10 Gbps bandwidth when the host port matches. Confirm your drive uses the SATA protocol before purchase.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameVANTEC
Model nameNST-271C31-BK
Product colorBlack
Product typeEnclosure
Storage
Drive interfaceSATA
Ports & slots
External connectionUSB 3.1
Size & build
Size2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Main materialAluminum
Product dimensions4.9 in × 3.25 in × 0.8 in
Product weight6 oz
Shipping weight0.32 kg
Package size180 × 127 × 48 mm
Compatibility
Supported operating systemsLatest version of Windows 7, 8, 10 / Mac OS X 10.6 or later
In the box
In the boxVantec GX 2.5 in Hard Drive Enclosure
USB Type-C to Type-C and USB Type-C to Type-A cable
Quick Install Guide
Installation Screws

Questions about this item

Which 2.5" SATA drive do I need to supply for the NST-271C31-BK enclosure?

Any 2.5" SATA SSD, HDD or hybrid drive fits inside the aluminum chassis and connects to the internal SATA interface.

Will the USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C enclosure work with my older USB 3.0 Type-A ports?

The included USB Type-C to Type-A cable lets you plug the enclosure into legacy USB 3.0 or 2.0 ports at their native speeds.

How can I confirm the NST-271C31-BK is running at USB 3.1 Gen 2 speed after setup?

Check the drive properties in Windows 7, 8, 10 or Mac OS X 10.6 and later; the link should report a 10 Gbps connection.

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