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Black aluminium enclosure with front slot and USB 3.0 port

Vantec NST-540S3-BK 5.25" USB 3.0 Optical Drive Enclosure

SKU CH-GB6T-MN0XQ

A 5.25-inch SATA optical drive enclosure with USB 3.0 connectivity, aluminium casing, and a 12 V 3 A power adapter for drives up to 185 mm deep

  • Pieces100
  • DetailsDesigned for desktop optical drive, Power saving Function: M
  • Key featuresDesigned for desktop optical drive, Power saving Function: M
  • Fits any 5.25" optical drive up to 185 mm depth
  • USB 3.0 at 5 Gbps for fast disc access
  • Aluminium alloy casing cuts noise and vibration
  • Hot-swappable with no drivers required
  • Includes 12 V 3 A power adapter

5.25" SATA Optical Drive Enclosure

The Vantec NST-540S3-BK converts an internal 5.25 inch Blu-ray, CD or DVD SATA drive into a USB 3.0 external device. It accepts any optical drive up to 185 mm deep and includes a 12 V 3 A AC adapter so the drive receives full power. The aluminium alloy casing helps reduce noise and vibration during operation.

Driver-Free USB 3.0 Installation

Connection is plug and play with no drivers required on systems equipped with a USB port. The enclosure is hot swappable, so you can attach or remove it without restarting the computer. A flexible internal SATA cable reaches the drive connector regardless of its position, simplifying the physical install. The unit must be connected to a powered host system for the power-saving function to operate.

Check Drive Depth and SATA Interface

Verify that your optical or storage drive uses a standard SATA interface and does not exceed 185 mm in depth. The enclosure supports 5.25 inch form-factor drives and can also house 2.5 inch or 3.5 inch SATA HDDs or SSDs when paired with an optional 5.25 inch mount bracket. Ensure your system provides a USB 3.0 port for the 5 Gbps transfer rate.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameVantec
Model nameNST-540S3-BK
Part numberNST-540S3-BK
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Pieces100

Questions about this item

How can I confirm the NST-540S3-BK enclosure is operating correctly after installing a SATA optical drive?

Connect the 12V 3A AC adapter and the USB 3.0 cable to a running system; the power-saving function activates only when the host is on, and the drive should appear in the OS without any driver installation.

What components are included with the NST-540S3-BK and what must I supply myself?

The box contains the aluminium alloy enclosure, a flexible internal SATA cable, a 12V 3A AC adapter and a USB 3.0 cable; you must provide a 5.25" SATA Blu-ray, CD or DVD drive, and an optional 5.25" mount bracket if you want to install a 2.5" or 3.5" SATA HDD or SSD instead.

Which drive depths are compatible with the NST-540S3-BK so I know which model to choose?

The enclosure accepts any 5.25" SATA optical drive up to 185 mm (7.2 inches) deep, so a single version covers all standard Blu-ray, CD and DVD drive lengths.

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