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Black aluminium and ABS enclosure for a 3.5 inch SATA drive with a 60mm fan and vertical stand

Vantec

Vantec NST-387S3-BK 3.5" SATA drive enclosure USB 3.0 60mm fan

SKU CH-6SHX-DBJ4D MPN NST-387S3-BK

A 3.5-inch SATA enclosure with USB 3.0 connection, a 60 mm fan and support for drives up to 16 TB

  • Size3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Drive interfaceSATA I/II/III
  • External connectionUSB 3.0
  • Supported drivesSingle HDD
  • Bay count1
  • Max capacity per bayUp to 16 TB
  • Supports drives up to 16TB capacity
  • USB 3.0 interface with UASP for faster transfers
  • 60mm fan with variable speed switch for active cooling
  • Aluminium casing passively dissipates heat from the drive
  • Vertical stand included for space-saving desktop placement

Single 3.5-inch SATA enclosure with USB 3.0

The Vantec NexStar HX NST-387S3-BK houses one 3.5-inch SATA I, II or III hard drive up to 16 TB. An aluminium and ABS plastic chassis connects to a host via USB 3.0 Type-B with a 39 inch cable. A bundled AC adapter powers the drive and the enclosure supports UASP on Windows 10 for improved throughput.

Aluminium casing and 60 mm fan for sustained use

The aluminium body acts as a heatsink while a 60 mm fan with an on/off/variable switch actively moves air through vents. This combination keeps drive temperatures lower during long transfers or backups compared with passively cooled enclosures. The unit can stand vertically with or without the included stand or lie horizontally with the fan facing up.

Check drive height and host USB port before ordering

The bay accepts a single standard-height 3.5-inch SATA drive; thicker enterprise models may not fit. Your computer must provide a USB Type-A port and, for UASP benefit, run Windows 10. macOS 10.6 or later is supported without UASP. No driver installation is required for basic operation on listed operating systems.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameVANTEC
Product lineNexStar HX
Model nameNST-387S3-BK
Product colorBlack
Product typeEnclosure
Storage
Drive interfaceSATA I/II/III
Supported drivesSingle HDD
Bay count1
Max capacity per bayUp to 16 TB
Ports & slots
External connectionUSB 3.0
Power
Power adapterYes
Size & build
Size3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Main materialAluminum / ABS Plastic
Product dimensions8.5 in × 4.8 in × 2 in w/o stand
8.5 in × 5.1 in × 2.8 in w/ stand
Product weight4.4 oz
Shipping weight0.23 kg
Package size254 × 203 × 102 mm
Compatibility
Supported operating systemsWindows 10, 8.1, 8, 7 32-bit and 64-bit; OS X 10.6, or greater
In the box
In the boxNexStar HX Enclosure, Enclosure Stand, Ac Adapter, Screw Set, USB cable, Quick Install Guide
More details
Cooling fans1 × 60 mm fan

Questions about this item

How loud is the 60mm fan when the enclosure runs all day?

The enclosure includes a 60mm fan with an On/Off/Variable switch so you can set airflow to silent, low or high depending on drive temperature.

What must I already own to use this enclosure with a 3.5" SATA drive?

You need a 3.5" SATA I/II/III hard drive or SSD up to 16TB; the AC adapter and USB 3.0 Type-B to Type-A cable are included.

Will a SATA I or SATA II drive work at full speed in this USB 3.0 enclosure?

Yes, the internal interface supports SATA I/II/III and the USB 3.0 connection with UASP on Windows 10 delivers the drive's maximum native throughput.

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