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Black aluminum and plastic enclosure for 2.5" and 3.5" SATA drives with USB-C cables

Vantec

Vantec NST-371C31-BK 3.5" 2.5" SATA drive enclosure USB 3.1 Type C

SKU CH-5AP2-6KPCV MPN NST-371C31-BK

Holds one 2.5" or 3.5" SATA drive up to 12TB and connects via USB 3.1 Type C with both cable types included

  • Size2.5 in & 3.5 in
  • Power adapter12VDC, 2A.
  • Drive interfaceSATA I/II/III
  • External connectionUSB 3.1 Type C
  • Bay count1
  • Max capacity per bayUp to 12 TB
  • Fits 2.5" and 3.5" SATA drives up to 12TB
  • USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C delivers 10 Gbps transfer speeds
  • Includes both USB Type-C to Type-C and Type-C to Type-A cables
  • Aluminium and plastic construction aids heat dissipation
  • Supports Windows 7, 8, 10 and Mac OS X 10.6 or later

Single-Drive USB 3.1 Gen 2 Enclosure

This aluminium and plastic enclosure accepts one 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch SATA hard drive or SSD up to 12 TB. It connects through a true USB-C port running at USB 3.1 Gen 2 speeds and includes both a USB-C to USB-C cable and a USB-C to USB-A cable for broad host compatibility. An external 12 V 2 A power adapter supplies the 3.5-inch drive.

Desktop Users Adding External Storage

It suits anyone who wants to turn a spare SATA drive into portable storage for a Windows 7, 8, 10 or macOS 10.6 and later system with a USB-A or USB-C port. It is not for builders who need to install multiple drives in one chassis, nor for anyone requiring an internal interface or a built-in cooling fan.

USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C Interface

The external USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C connection delivers SuperSpeed Plus transfer rates for the installed SATA drive. Both supplied cables ensure the enclosure works with either USB-C or USB-A host ports without an extra adapter. This single interface specification determines whether the enclosure matches the host system.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameVANTEC
Model nameNST-371C31-BK
Product colorBlack
Product typeEnclosure
Storage
Drive interfaceSATA I/II/III
Bay count1
Max capacity per bayUp to 12 TB
Ports & slots
External connectionUSB 3.1 Type C
Power
Power adapter12VDC, 2A.
Size & build
Size2.5 in & 3.5 in
Main materialAluminum / Plastic
Product dimensions7.5 in × 4.4 in × 1.4 in
Product weight0.75 lb (0.34 kg)
Shipping weight0.73 kg
Package size206 × 196 × 56 mm
Compatibility
Supported operating systemsLatest version of Windows 7, 8, 10 / Mac OS X 10.6 or later, computer with USB Type-C or Type-A port
In the box
In the boxEnclosure, USB Type-C to Type-C cable, USB Type-C to Type-A cable, AC Adapter, Quick Install Guide and Installation Screws
More details
Cooling fansNo

Questions about this item

Does this enclosure need its own power supply for a 3.5" drive?

Yes, the included 12 V 2 A AC adapter is required to power a 3.5" SATA drive.

Can I use a SATA I or SATA II drive in this USB 3.1 Gen 2 enclosure?

The internal SATA interface supports SATA I, II and III, so older drives will work at their native speed.

Which LED shows the enclosure is powered and transferring data?

The front panel LED lights solid for power and blinks during read or write activity.

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