---
product_id: 507416343
title: "NexStar DX2 USB 3.0 External Enclosure Design for 5.25\" Blu-Ray/CD/DVD SATA Drive, Second Generation of DX, No Drivers Needed, Aluminum Alloy (NST-540S3-BK)"
brand: "vantec"
price: "$228.23"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 1
category: "Vantec"
url: https://www.desertcart.ec/products/507416343-nexstar-dx2-usb-3-0-external-enclosure-design-for-5
store_origin: EC
region: Ecuador
---

# 6 Gbps USB 3.0 speed Aluminum alloy for cooling & quiet Plug & Play, no drivers NexStar DX2 USB 3.0 External Enclosure Design for 5.25" Blu-Ray/CD/DVD SATA Drive, Second Generation of DX, No Drivers Needed, Aluminum Alloy (NST-540S3-BK)

**Brand:** vantec
**Price:** $228.23
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Transform your optical drive into a sleek, ultra-fast external powerhouse!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** NexStar DX2 USB 3.0 External Enclosure Design for 5.25" Blu-Ray/CD/DVD SATA Drive, Second Generation of DX, No Drivers Needed, Aluminum Alloy (NST-540S3-BK) by vantec
- **How much does it cost?** $228.23 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ec](https://www.desertcart.ec/products/507416343-nexstar-dx2-usb-3-0-external-enclosure-design-for-5)

## Best For

- vantec enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted vantec brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Universal Compatibility:** Works flawlessly with any system supporting USB mass storage—desktop or laptop.
- • **Hot Swappable Convenience:** Swap optical drives without shutting down your system—stay productive and flexible.
- • **Effortless Plug & Play Setup:** No drivers needed—just connect and go, perfect for busy pros on the move.
- • **Premium Aluminum Alloy Build:** Sleek, durable casing reduces noise and vibration while keeping your drive cool.
- • **Blazing Fast USB 3.0 Transfer:** Experience up to 6 Gbps data speed for seamless Blu-Ray, DVD, and CD access.

## Overview

The Vantec NexStar DX2 is a second-generation external enclosure designed for 5.25" SATA Blu-Ray, CD, and DVD drives. Featuring USB 3.0 connectivity with up to 6 Gbps transfer speeds, it offers plug-and-play ease with no driver installation required. Its aluminum alloy casing ensures quiet operation and optimal cooling, while hot-swappable support and broad system compatibility make it an essential upgrade for professionals seeking portable, high-performance optical drive access.

## Description

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.

Review: Fits my Blu Ray / MDisc drive perfectly - Well impressed with this. You just plug in the SATA cable that comes with the device then slot the drive in until flush. Plug and play USB, works great. Very stylish too, it's made of a nice metallic finish so it's a solid quality product.

## Features

- Design for 5.25" Blu-Ray/CD/DVD drive; Fit Optical Drive 185mm in Depth
- Super Speed USB 3.0 transfer rate
- Plug and Ready, No drivers needed
- Aluminum Alloy Casing for reduced noise and vibration
- Hot swappable for system equipped with USB port.For any System with USB Mass Storage Device Support

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09SS74KCN |
| Additional Features | Comes with ac adapter, USB cable ready, just install your optical drive and it is ready., Designed for desktop optical drive, Power saving Function: Must be connected to a working system to function, Fit optical drive with depth of 7.2 inches / 185 mm |
| Best Sellers Rank | #38,496 in Computers ( See Top 100 in Computers ) #65 in External CD & DVD Drives |
| Brand | Vantec |
| Built-In Media | Installation Screws, NexStar DX2 Enclosure, Quick Installation Guide, USB 3. |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop, Laptop |
| Connectivity Technology | Serial ATA, USB |
| Customer Package Type | FFP |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 864 Reviews |
| Data Transfer Rate | 6 Gigabits Per Second |
| Enclosure Material | Aluminum |
| Form Factor | External Enclosure |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00844767023649, 04716872103867 |
| Hard Disk Description | Hybrid Drive |
| Hard Disk Form Factor | 3.5 Inches |
| Hard Disk Interface | Serial ATA-600 |
| Hard Disk Rotational Speed | 10000 |
| Hardware Interface | USB 3.0 Type A |
| Hardware Platform | PC |
| Hardware interface | USB 3.0 Type A |
| Hardware platform | PC |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 22.7L x 16.4W x 5.5H centimeters |
| Item Type Name | NexStar DX2 USB 3.0 External Enclosure for SATA Blu-Ray/CD/DVD Drive |
| Item Weight | 2.1 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Vantec |
| Media Speed | 8x, 24x |
| Model Name | NexStar DX2 USB 3.0 External Enclosure for SATA Blu-Ray/CD/DVD Drive |
| Model Number | NST-540S3-BK |
| Operating System | Windows 7/8/10/11, Linux, OS X 10.X |
| Optical Storage Read Speed | Blu-ray: 6X, DVD: 8X, CD: 24X |
| Optical Storage Write Speed | 8x DVD, 4x CD |
| Optical storage reading speed | Blu-ray: 6X, DVD: 8X, CD: 24X |
| Optical storage writing speed | 8x DVD, 4x CD |
| Special features | Comes with ac adapter, USB cable ready, just install your optical drive and it is ready., Designed for desktop optical drive, Power saving Function: Must be connected to a working system to function, Fit optical drive with depth of 7.2 inches / 185 mm Special features Comes with ac adapter, USB cable ready, just install your optical drive and it is ready., Designed for desktop optical drive, Power saving Function: Must be connected to a working system to function, Fit optical drive with depth of 7.2 inches / 185 mm See more |
| Specific Uses For Product | Gaming, business, general use |
| UPC | 844767023649 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Vantec
- **Hardware interface:** USB 3.0 Type A
- **Optical storage reading speed:** Blu-ray: 6X, DVD: 8X, CD: 24X
- **Optical storage writing speed:** 8x DVD, 4x CD

## Images

![NexStar DX2 USB 3.0 External Enclosure Design for 5.25" Blu-Ray/CD/DVD SATA Drive, Second Generation of DX, No Drivers Needed, Aluminum Alloy (NST-540S3-BK) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71rNftTan6L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What is the advantage of dx2 over the previous version dx?**
A: Thanks for asking.
A bigger ac adapter so that this optical enclosure can accommodate newer user's optical drive that use more power. Newer and faster Blu-Ray are using more power. We make it easier to mount the optical drive. What is same? Same capability, same depth so that you can mount your optical drive if is unusually long in depth.

**Q: Will this work for a pioneer bdr-s12uht?**
A: It should.  It works with my 5.25" LG drives and there is no reason it would not work with the Pioneer

**Q: May this enclosure limit in some way the features of pioneer bdr-s13u-x available via dedicated software compared to a sata connection?**
A: Thanks for asking.
Yes, it can happen, here is why. 
ANY external device that converts from SATA (optical drive) to USB will NOT be the same as system SATA (motherboard) to device SATA (optical drive). It all depends on who and how he/she writes the code for the dedicated software you mention. If the code is written that uses special functions unique to that optical drive that no other optical drive uses (non-standard), it may not function if going over USB. This is very rare. No one in the right mind will use non-standard functions. All the optical drive on the marketplace uses standard optical drives and All OS uses the SATA protocol to address the file system for reading and writing on the optical drive.

What you mention is super rare. This has to do with the software and the optical drive. We follow a SATA protocol standard that every manufacturer uses. If ours do not work, everyone else will not either.

**Q: Works for the pioneer bdr-s13u-x ?**
A: Thanks for writing,
Yes, it works fine with this pioneer bdr-s13u-x BluRay drive.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fits my Blu Ray / MDisc drive perfectly
*by S***N on 27 February 2024*

Well impressed with this. You just plug in the SATA cable that comes with the device then slot the drive in until flush. Plug and play USB, works great. Very stylish too, it's made of a nice metallic finish so it's a solid quality product.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Vantec NexStar DX2 USB 3.0 External Enclosure Design for 5.25" Blu-Ray/CD/DVD SATA Drive, Second Generation of DX, No Drivers Needed, Aluminum Alloy (NST-540S3-BK)
- ASUS BW-16D1HT - ultra-fast 16X Blu-ray burner with M-DISC support, black

---

## Why Shop on Desertcart?

- 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016
- 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories
- 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price
- 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members)
- 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection
- ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews

**Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ec/products/507416343-nexstar-dx2-usb-3-0-external-enclosure-design-for-5](https://www.desertcart.ec/products/507416343-nexstar-dx2-usb-3-0-external-enclosure-design-for-5)

---

*Product available on Desertcart Ecuador*
*Store origin: EC*
*Last updated: 2026-02-05*