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Black aluminium and plastic 3.5 inch SATA drive enclosure with stand

Vantec

Vantec NST-328S3-BK 3.5" SATA USB 3.0 drive enclosure

SKU CH-2MH6-BQY65 MPN NST-328S3-BK

Converts a 3.5" SATA drive into a USB 3.0 external enclosure with aluminium housing, UASP support and up to 16 TB capacity

  • Size3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Drive interfaceSATA
  • External connectionUSB Type B
  • Max capacity per bayUp to 16 TB
  • Supported operating systemsMicrosoft Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10, 11 OS X 10.6 or
  • Product colorBlack
  • Supports drives up to 16TB for massive storage
  • USB 3.0 delivers up to 5Gbps transfer speed
  • Aluminium casing improves heat dissipation and durability
  • Tool-free plug-and-play setup with no drivers required
  • Includes 800mm cable, power supply and stand

3.5" SATA USB 3.0 enclosure

The Vantec NST-328S3-BK converts an internal 3.5" SATA hard drive or SSD into an external USB storage device. It accepts drives up to 16TB and connects via USB Type B. The aluminum and plastic housing includes a stand for stable desktop placement. No driver installation is required on supported Windows and OS X systems.

Upgrade from USB 2.0 enclosures

This unit replaces older USB 2.0 or 1.1 enclosures by adding SuperSpeed USB 3.0 transfer rates up to 5Gbps. The jump is worthwhile when moving large media libraries or system backups where the higher bandwidth reduces wait time. UASP support further improves throughput on compatible hosts. It remains backward compatible with legacy USB ports.

Up to 16TB capacity headroom

The enclosure handles high-capacity 3.5" SATA III, II or I drives comfortably for bulk storage and archival tasks. It draws power from the included external supply, so the host port is not burdened. The 800mm cable limits placement distance from the computer. Builders needing 2.5" drive support or multiple bays should look elsewhere.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameVANTEC
Product lineNexStar TX
Model nameNST-328S3-BK
Product colorBlack
Product typeEnclosure
Storage
Drive interfaceSATA
Max capacity per bayUp to 16 TB
Ports & slots
External connectionUSB Type B
Size & build
Size3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Main materialAluminum / Plastic
Product dimensions4.5 in × 8 in × 1.2 in
Product weight6.6 oz
Shipping weight0.59 kg
Package size229 × 132 × 89 mm
Compatibility
Supported operating systemsMicrosoft Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10, 11
OS X 10.6 or greater
In the box
In the boxVantec TX 3.5 in Hard Drive Enclosure
USB 3.0 cable (USB 2.0 compatible)
External power supply
Enclosure Stand
Quick Install Guide
Installation Screws, Screw driver

Questions about this item

Does the 3.5" enclosure include a stand for stable desktop placement?

Yes, an enclosure stand is included in the package contents to provide stability on a desk.

How is the SATA drive secured inside the NST-328S3-BK enclosure?

Insert the 3.5" SATA drive into the internal connector and fasten it using the supplied installation screws and screwdriver.

Will the external power supply need replacement if used continuously?

The included external power supply is rated for the enclosure's operation; replace it only if it fails or shows signs of wear.

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