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product_id: 398904072
title: "Vantec Nexstar GX USB 3.0 Dual 2.5\" SATA SSD/HDD RAID Enclosure, Black (NST-272S3-BK)"
brand: "vantec"
price: "A$143"
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# Vantec Nexstar GX USB 3.0 Dual 2.5" SATA SSD/HDD RAID Enclosure, Black (NST-272S3-BK)

**Brand:** vantec
**Price:** A$143
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Vantec Nexstar GX USB 3.0 Dual 2.5" SATA SSD/HDD RAID Enclosure, Black (NST-272S3-BK) by vantec
- **How much does it cost?** A$143 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- vantec enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted vantec brand quality
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## Description

Vantec Nexstar GX USB 3.0 Dual 2.5" SATA SSD/HDD RAID Enclosure, Black (NST-272S3-BK)

Review: Jobs or Raid 1 or Raid 0, they all work perfectly! Easy to install, I put 2 500gb drives and am currently using them as Raid0, very fast drive...
Review: I connected 2 ssd drives, different sizes and they went in easily. Connected them to my smart TV, worked first-time! I'd worried about if they needed a power supply. It came with a US style 2 prong mains plug. Useless in the UK, I'd need an adaptor. But the tv's USB socket is powered so no need for an external power supply after all. Great! Super! This cheap setup replaces a non-functioning £200 media box connected to my TV. Very happy customer. Don't use the RAID facility.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B074NM3ZXS |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #166,629 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) #724 in Enclosures |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop, Laptop, Personal Computer |
| Customer Reviews | 3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars (288) |
| Data Transfer Rate | 5000 Megabits Per Second |
| Date First Available | 1 December 2017 |
| Form Factor | 2.5-inch |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00844767022710 |
| Hard Disk Description | Solid State Drive |
| Hard Disk Form Factor | 2.5 Inches |
| Hard Drive Interface | Raid |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 13 x 8 x 2.5 Centimeters |
| Item Height | 0.98 Inches |
| Item Weight | 299 g |
| Item Width | 3.15 Inches |
| Item model number | NST-272S3-BK |
| Max Number of Supported Devices | 2 |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 2 TB |
| Product Dimensions | 12.98 x 8 x 2.49 cm; 299.37 g |
| UPC | 844767022710 |
| Voltage | 5 Volts |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Vantec
- **Colour:** Black
- **Hardware Interface:** USB 3.0
- **Hardware Platform:** Universal
- **Material:** Plastic

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does this fit a 7mm, 9mm, or 12mm (or all three) thickness types of 2.5 drives?**
A: The answers you have received are correct. This is designed for the 7mm and 9mm 2.5" drives that are 2TB or smaller. However, I can admit that without the outter case on (like John said) it will work with 12mm drives. I currently have 2x 5TB Seagates 12mm drives in mine. You just have to live with the drives showing. As for String Theory's answer, putting Firecuda SSHD's is a good idea only if you are using them as single drives or Raid 1. Raid 0 eliminates the use of the SSD caching system like indicated over on the Seagate website.

**Q: How many GB does it have?**
A: To make sure what the topic is here, my comments are just about the Vantec enclosure and not about whatever drive + enclosure Vantec may sell. My drive, for what it's worth, though, and it doesn't matter, was a 225 GB HP drive pulled out of motherboard-fried HP laptop. I wanted to keep it because there was nothing wrong with it to hook as an external USB drive to either my desktop or a tablet.

**Q: Can this be powered by sata port?**
A: Thanks for asking.
This 2.5" drive enclosure (NST-266SU3-BK) has two external interfaces, eSATA or USB 3.0.
If you are using USB 3.0 connection, the USB 3.0 cable will provide power to the drive, this called Bus-powered.
If you are using eSATA, it comes with eSATA cable and a power cable to connect and get power via USB port.
Here is a link to the QIG that shows the connection in step6 and step7. https://www.vantecusa.com/CKEdit/images/files/nst-266su3_qig_copy.pdf
This is not an eSATAp device.

**Q: Has anyone converted their old ps4 hdd using this?**
A: I just upgraded my ps4 hd to a 2tb and used this device to turn my original 500gig into an external for my WiiUWorked like a charm

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by J***R on 2 November 2018*

Jobs or Raid 1 or Raid 0, they all work perfectly! Easy to install, I put 2 500gb drives and am currently using them as Raid0, very fast drive...

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by M***G on 14 December 2021*

I connected 2 ssd drives, different sizes and they went in easily. Connected them to my smart TV, worked first-time! I'd worried about if they needed a power supply. It came with a US style 2 prong mains plug. Useless in the UK, I'd need an adaptor. But the tv's USB socket is powered so no need for an external power supply after all. Great! Super! This cheap setup replaces a non-functioning £200 media box connected to my TV. Very happy customer. Don't use the RAID facility.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by M***Y on 22 January 2026*

What a premium enclosure. This enclosure is rock solid. I had my drive installed in seconds and I was able to run the drive just by plugging it into my USB without having to use the separate power cable. The device has two LED lights that show disk activity. On the back side it has air holes to disburse heat. it also has a clip on stand which is certainly a nice add-on. Anyone looking for an enclosure for 2.5 SATA drives will be VERY happy if they order one of these.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Vantec Nexstar GX USB 3.0 Dual 2.5" SATA SSD/HDD RAID Enclosure, Black (NST-272S3-BK)
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*Last updated: 2026-02-27*