--- product_id: 527670633 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: "£109.74" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Vantec" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/527670633-nexstar-dx2-usb-3-0-external-enclosure-design-for-5 store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # USB 3.0 5Gbps speed Aluminum alloy casing for cooling & noise reduction Fits any 5.25" optical drive depth ≤185mm 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:** £109.74 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚡ Unlock your optical drive’s full potential—fast, sleek, and ready to impress! ## 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?** £109.74 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/527670633-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 - • **Plug & Play Simplicity:** No drivers needed—just connect and go, saving you time and hassle. - • **Versatile Storage Upgrade:** Easily convert your optical drive or 3.5"/2.5" HDD/SSD into a portable external device with optional brackets. - • **Premium Aluminum Alloy Build:** Durable, sleek casing reduces noise and vibration while keeping your drive cool under pressure. - • **Blazing Fast USB 3.0 Transfer:** Experience up to 5Gbps data speeds for smooth, lag-free optical read/write performance. - • **Universal Optical Drive Compatibility:** Fits any 5.25" Blu-Ray, CD, or DVD SATA drive up to 185mm depth—future-proof your media setup. ## Overview The NexStar DX2 USB 3.0 External Enclosure is a second-generation, plug-and-play solution designed for 5.25" SATA Blu-Ray, CD, and DVD drives of any depth up to 185mm. Featuring a robust aluminum alloy casing for noise reduction and cooling, it delivers blazing USB 3.0 speeds up to 5Gbps and supports hot-swapping. Compatible across Windows, Linux, and macOS, it also offers flexible internal SATA connections and optional mounting for HDD/SSD, making it a versatile upgrade for professionals seeking portable, high-performance optical and storage drive solutions. ## 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: snygg, stabil, Lätt att installera blu-ray brännare - snygg, stabil, Lätt att installera blu-ray brännare Review: Worth the price for those who need a reliable external drive case. - Nice looking external drive case. Works perfectly. Power supply plugs in to a socket in the back of the case, instead of being permanently attached. This is an advantage because it allows for replacing the power supply if needed. I also like the fact that the USB connection port on the drive is the full-size USB 3.0 type B port that is rarely seen these days. Much better than that flimsy micro-B connector that so many companies use now. I use it with a Blu-Ray drive, ASUSTek BW-16D1HT. Well made. A bit expensive but worth the price in my opinion. ## Features - 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. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B09SS74KCN | | Best Sellers Rank | #30,082 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) #52 in External CD & DVD Drives | | Box Contents | Installation Screws, NexStar DX2 Enclosure, Quick Installation Guide, USB 3. | | Brand | Vantec | | Brand Name | Vantec | | Color | Black | | Compatible Devices | Desktop, Laptop | | Customer Package Type | Box | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 942 Reviews | | Data Transfer Rate | 6 Gigabits Per Second | | Enclosure Material | Aluminium | | Form Factor | 5.25 inches | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00844767023649, 04716872103867 | | Hard Disk Interface | Serial ATA | | Hard Disk Type | 5.25" Optical Drive (fits any depth up to 185mm) | | Hardware Interface | USB 3.0 Type A | | Hardware Platform | Laptop, Linux System, PC | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 22.7L x 16.4W x 5.5H Centimeters | | Item Weight | 2.1 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Vantec | | Manufacturer Part Number | NST-540S3-BK | | Media Speed | 375 MB/s | | Model Name | NexStar DX2 USB 3.0 External Enclosure for SATA Blu-Ray/CD/DVD Drive | | Model Number | NST-540S3-BK | | Network Connectivity Technology | Serial ATA, USB | | Operating System | Linux, OS X 10.X, Windows 7/8/10/11 | | Optical Storage Read Speed | 36X Blu-Ray | | Optical Storage Write Speed | 24x , 8x | | Product Features | Portable | | Special Feature | Portable | | Specific Uses For Product | Gaming, business, general use | | UPC | 844767023649 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Write Speed | 24x, 8x | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Vantec - **Hardware Interface:** USB 3.0 Type A - **Optical Storage Read Speed:** 36X Blu-Ray - **Optical Storage Write Speed:** 24x, 8x - **Special Feature:** Portable ## 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) ![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 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81-vo2hvmKL.jpg) ![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 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/811iI48UsaL.jpg) ![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 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71grQuOJ16L.jpg) ![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 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/719kAls+tfL.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 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ snygg, stabil, Lätt att installera blu-ray brännare *by A***N on 16 July 2024* snygg, stabil, Lätt att installera blu-ray brännare ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worth the price for those who need a reliable external drive case. *by E***O on 9 September 2025* Nice looking external drive case. Works perfectly. Power supply plugs in to a socket in the back of the case, instead of being permanently attached. This is an advantage because it allows for replacing the power supply if needed. I also like the fact that the USB connection port on the drive is the full-size USB 3.0 type B port that is rarely seen these days. Much better than that flimsy micro-B connector that so many companies use now. I use it with a Blu-Ray drive, ASUSTek BW-16D1HT. Well made. A bit expensive but worth the price in my opinion. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fits my Blu Ray / MDisc drive perfectly *by J***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.co.uk/products/527670633-nexstar-dx2-usb-3-0-external-enclosure-design-for-5](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/527670633-nexstar-dx2-usb-3-0-external-enclosure-design-for-5) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-28*