--- product_id: 3175480 title: "Vantec Hard Drive Dock (NST-D100SU)" brand: "vantec" price: "Β£4.57" currency: GBP in_stock: false reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/3175480-vantec-hard-drive-dock-nst-d100su store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # 3Gb/s transfer speed Supports 3TB drives USB & eSATA connectivity Vantec Hard Drive Dock (NST-D100SU) **Brand:** vantec **Price:** Β£4.57 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > πŸš€ Elevate Your Storage Game! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Vantec Hard Drive Dock (NST-D100SU) by vantec - **How much does it cost?** Β£4.57 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/3175480-vantec-hard-drive-dock-nst-d100su) ## 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 - β€’ **Effortless Access:** Install and access hard drives in secondsβ€”no enclosure needed! - β€’ **Compact & Portable:** Lightweight design (1.3 lbs) for easy transport and storage. - β€’ **Plug & Play Convenience:** Compatible with all Windows and Mac operating systems. - β€’ **Universal Compatibility:** Works seamlessly with any 2.5" or 3.5" SATA I/II hard drive. - β€’ **Lightning-Fast Transfers:** Experience blazing transfer rates of up to 3Gb/s. ## Overview The Vantec Hard Drive Dock (NST-D100SU) is a versatile and user-friendly solution for accessing and transferring data from any 2.5" or 3.5" SATA I/II hard drive. With lightning-fast transfer speeds of up to 3Gb/s and compatibility with both USB and eSATA, this dock is perfect for professionals seeking efficient storage solutions. Its compact design makes it easy to transport, ensuring you can take your data wherever you go. ## Description 2.5"/3.5" SATA to USB 2.0 and eSATA Hard Drive Dock (White) Review: Functional and versatile! - My old computer died months ago. Thanks to this device I was able to recover the data on that computer's OS drive. I like that I can turn the drive on and off (something that seems to be lacking on most regular USB external drives). The only qualm I had with it was a product of my own ignorance - for those who aren't familiar with eSATA, it's a high-speed data cable similar but not identical to USB. This "toaster" apparently requires that all three cables - power, USB, and eSATA - be connected in order to allow access to the drive. If you don't have a newer model of computer, you may not be able to make use of this (then again, I doubt you'll be purchasing something like this if you aren't having a problem with one or replacing one). All in all, I think it was worth it for the money (though if I were planning to still use the drive as an OS drive for some hairbrained reason, I would've bought a permanent case instead of this). Review: 3.5 Hard Drive dock for SATA HDs - The unit works as described, but you should have a SATA extension cable and an adapter for the back of your PC to take advantage of SATA speeds (not included). I have not used the USB with it. The drive I am using is a Hitachi Nextstar 1 TB...and it is very quiet without any fan. Cooling is via the ambient room temperature only. The drive activity light is the long blue strip at the bottom, with the blue LED circles for the power status and in the center the on/off switch. You must shut the unit off to remove it, or use the Safe Remove function from your desktop OS. Very nice and simple solution for extra storage. ## Features - Simple to Use Design; No Need to Add Enclosure or Open Case - Install and Access Hard Drive in Seconds - Add Storage to Any System with USB or eSATACompatible With Any 2.5 or 3.5 SATA I/II Hard Drive - Transfer Rates Up to 3Gb/s with SATA - Compatible With Any 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch SATA I/II Hard Drive up to 3.0 TB ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00180MMZC | | Best Sellers Rank | #2,078 in Enclosures | | Brand | Vantec | | Color | White | | Compatible Devices | Laptop | | Customer Reviews | 4.0 out of 5 stars 99 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00844767012551, 04716872100156 | | Hardware Interface | FireWire eSATA | | Item Weight | 1.3 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Vantec | | Mfr Part Number | NST-D100SU | | Model Number | NST-D100SU | | Number of Ports | 2 | | Total USB Ports | 1 | | Total Usb Ports | 1 | | UPC | 844767012551 102930718687 172304237090 112840000550 191120074269 172302685367 168141458491 012304349044 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Vantec - **Color:** White - **Hardware Interface:** FireWire eSATA - **Compatible Devices:** Laptop - **Total USB Ports:** 1 - **Number of Ports:** 2 - **Item Weight:** 1.3 Pounds - **Global Trade Identification Number:** 00844767012551, 04716872100156 - **UPC:** 844767012551 102930718687 172304237090 112840000550 191120074269 172302685367 168141458491 012304349044 - **Manufacturer:** Vantec ## Images ![Vantec Hard Drive Dock (NST-D100SU) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61O5Ovn3h0L.jpg) ![Vantec Hard Drive Dock (NST-D100SU) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51VWoZZJv0L.jpg) ![Vantec Hard Drive Dock (NST-D100SU) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51N30tmYchL.jpg) ![Vantec Hard Drive Dock (NST-D100SU) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51cCsLbbZoL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Functional and versatile! *by J***N on May 16, 2013* My old computer died months ago. Thanks to this device I was able to recover the data on that computer's OS drive. I like that I can turn the drive on and off (something that seems to be lacking on most regular USB external drives). The only qualm I had with it was a product of my own ignorance - for those who aren't familiar with eSATA, it's a high-speed data cable similar but not identical to USB. This "toaster" apparently requires that all three cables - power, USB, and eSATA - be connected in order to allow access to the drive. If you don't have a newer model of computer, you may not be able to make use of this (then again, I doubt you'll be purchasing something like this if you aren't having a problem with one or replacing one). All in all, I think it was worth it for the money (though if I were planning to still use the drive as an OS drive for some hairbrained reason, I would've bought a permanent case instead of this). ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 3.5 Hard Drive dock for SATA HDs *by R***R on December 28, 2009* The unit works as described, but you should have a SATA extension cable and an adapter for the back of your PC to take advantage of SATA speeds (not included). I have not used the USB with it. The drive I am using is a Hitachi Nextstar 1 TB...and it is very quiet without any fan. Cooling is via the ambient room temperature only. The drive activity light is the long blue strip at the bottom, with the blue LED circles for the power status and in the center the on/off switch. You must shut the unit off to remove it, or use the Safe Remove function from your desktop OS. Very nice and simple solution for extra storage. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Some good, some bad, but it does the job. *by C***F on April 7, 2011* I bought one of these to satisfy the need for conveniently swapping out drives to offline or backup data. It does this wonderfully. It was easy to install, although if you don't have your computer on your desk, you might want to buy a longer eSATA cable since the one included isn't very long. I didn't have a problem with the power button as mentioned by a few reviewers. One annoying thing with this unit is that sometimes the drive doesn't align properly in the slot and the SATA and SATA power connectors won't engage. Also, it's so light that it often tips over by the weight of the eSATA and power cord dangling down behind my desk when there isn't a drive in it. It would've been nice if they put a little ballast on the bottom of the unit. Also, if you are reading or writing data to/from the drive for long periods, your drive will heat up considerably since there's no fan cooling it. Would've been cool if these things had a small fan in them, but not sure how they'd get enough air circulation to help. The eject button is a little hard to push, and doing so sometimes pops the drive up too much and it bounces in the slot. I remove the drive with a combination of gently pulling up while pushing the button. Definitely power-down the hard drive before removing though. It's tempting to hot-swap the drives, but it has the potential to damage the circuitry and there's always the possibility of causing internal damage (i.e. head crashes) since the drive is still spinning and the heads might not be parked. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/3175480-vantec-hard-drive-dock-nst-d100su](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/3175480-vantec-hard-drive-dock-nst-d100su) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-06-03*