Vantec NexStar DX2 USB 3.0 External Enclosure, Design for 5.25″ Blu-Ray/CD/DVD SATA Drive, 2nd Gen DX, Aluminum Alloy, fit Any Depth Optical Drive, TAA Compliant, USB Hot swappable (NST-540S3-BK)
Original price was: $64.99.$54.03Current price is: $54.03.
Price: $64.99 - $54.03
(as of Oct 25, 2025 00:55:47 UTC – Details)
NexStar DX2 is the second generation of the popular DX Optical Enclosure. Like DX, this DX2 is designed to be solidly built enclosure to house a 5.25″ Desktop Optical drive and convert into an external enclosure. Your internal 5.25” optical drive now becomes a portable USB 3.0 enclosure that fits and moves with your desktops or laptops. This enclosure supports faster read/write operation requires of the optical drive like Blu-Ray drive, CD and DVD. The aluminum case keeps the device cool and operating at optimum conditions. This second generation NexStar DX2 external 5.25″ enclosure is the smart way to optimize and share your optical drive with all your system.
Design for 5.25″ Blu-Ray/CD/DVD drive; Fit any Depth Optical Drive (fit any drive depth upto 185mm); TAA compliant; Plug and Ready; No drivers needed, Comes with 12V, 3A AC adapter to power any optical drive
Design with Power Saving Function; USB 3.0 (5Gbps) speed for smooth optical read/write speed; Hot swappable for system equipped with USB port; Aluminum Alloy Casing for reduced noise and vibration
Second Generation design of our popular DX enclosure; Can easily mount any SATA 3.5″/2.5″ HDD/SSD using a optional 5.25″ mount bracket and turn it into a Storage device.
Flexible SATA cable internally to connect to any type of SATA optical or storage drive, not limited by the position of your drive SATA interface.
Optical drives has different depth and this will fit ANY depth and not limited to one size optical drive.
Customers say
Customers find the optical drive enclosure performs like an internal drive, with simple installation requiring no driver installation, and appreciate its solid construction with a cage built like a tank. The enclosure receives positive feedback for its design and build quality, with one customer noting the high-quality power switch. The USB cable length receives mixed reviews – while some find it plenty long enough, one customer mentions it’s only 2 feet long. Customers consider the product pricey.
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