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Black aluminum and plastic rectangular drive enclosure with vertical stand

Vantec

Vantec NST-358SU3-BK JX 3.5" 2.5" SATA III drive enclosure USB 3.2 Gen1x1 eSATA

SKU CH-V245-226YX MPN NST-358SU3-BK

Aluminium enclosure holds one 3.5 or 2.5 inch SATA drive up to 20 TB with USB 3.2 Gen1x1 and eSATA

  • SizeDimensions (without Stand): 7.87 × 4.76 × 1.34 in / 200 × 12
  • Drive interfaceSATA III
  • External connectionUSB 3.0 Type-B and eSATA
  • Max capacity per bayUp to 20 TB via USB; 20 TB via eSATA
  • Product colorBlack
  • Product typeEnclosure
  • Supports drives up to 20TB via USB or eSATA
  • USB 3.2 Gen1x1 delivers up to 5 Gbps transfer speed
  • eSATA connection provides up to 6 Gbps maximum throughput
  • Aluminum casing with vents actively cools the installed drive
  • UASP support boosts performance on Windows 10 and 11

Drive enclosure for 3.5" and 2.5" SATA drives

The Vantec NexStar JX NST-358SU3-BK accepts one 3.5" or 2.5" SATA III hard drive or SSD up to 20TB. It connects to a host via USB 3.2 Gen1x1 Type-B or eSATA. The aluminium and plastic housing provides passive cooling for desktop use.

Included cables and stand add connection choices

The package supplies a USB cable and an eSATA cable so you can switch interfaces without buying extras. An AC adapter powers the installed drive. A screw set secures the drive inside the enclosure and a stand lets the unit sit vertically on a desk.

Check your host ports

Your computer needs a free USB Type-B port or an eSATA port to use either interface. The enclosure fits standard-height 3.5" drives and 2.5" drives; verify your drive thickness matches the bay. No software drivers are required for Windows 10 or 11 UASP support.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameVANTEC
Product lineJX
Model nameNST-358SU3-BK
Part numberNST-358SU3-BK
Product colorBlack
Product typeEnclosure
Storage
Drive interfaceSATA III
Max capacity per bayUp to 20 TB via USB; 20 TB via eSATA
Ports & slots
External connectionUSB 3.0 Type-B and eSATA
Power
Power adapterYes
Size & build
SizeDimensions (without Stand): 7.87 × 4.76 × 1.34 in / 200 × 121 × 34 mm
Dimensions (with Stand): 7.87 × 5.04 × 2.32 in / 200 × 128 × 59 mm
Main materialAluminum / Plastic
Shipping weight0.57 kg
Package size222 × 178 × 70 mm
In the box
In the box1 x NexStar JX, 3.5 in SATA III Hard Drive Enclosure
1 x Ac Adapter; 1 x Screw Set; 1 x USB cable; 1 x eSATA cable
1 x Enclosure Stand; 1 x Quick Install Guide

Questions about this item

Will the USB 3.0 Type-B port or the eSATA connector wear out from daily drive swaps?

Both ports are rated for thousands of insertion cycles; normal daily swaps will not wear them out within the enclosure's service life.

What limits transfer speed first during a long, continuous copy — the SATA III drive link or the USB 3.2 Gen1x1 connection?

The USB 3.2 Gen1x1 link caps at 5 Gbps, so it becomes the bottleneck before the SATA III 6 Gbps interface does.

How hot does the aluminium casing get when the enclosure runs all day with a 20 TB drive?

The aluminium body and vented design dissipate heat passively; the casing stays warm but within safe operating temperatures for continuous use.

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