USB 3.0 Hard Drive External Enclosure for 3.5" SATA III 6Gbps HDD
The NST-328S3-BK is a simple well design enclosure ready for 3.5" SATA HDD. This new TX series enclosure offers sleek aluminum casing for heat protection and minimize vibration. This portable enclosure features UASP for enhanced speed, high data transmission thru USB Bridge, low power consumption and Standard USB Type A interface for connecting to any USB port easily. It offers good design, speed and functionality.
- No Drivers Needed (NDN) for Windows OS and OSX
- Clear LED Activity Indicator
- Lightweight, sleek and compact aluminum design
- Adopt UASP to enhance maximum performance for latest Windows OS
- Converts 3.5'' SATA HDD/SSD into an external hard drive for ultimate mobility and convenience
- Support High performance SATA 6 Gbps interface - Twice the interface speed with backwards compatibility to legacy SATA standards SATA I/II
- Power Saving feature to save energy and extend the life of your hard drive
- Super Speed USB 3.0 transfer rates of up to 5Gbps, backward compatible with USB 2.0/1.1
| Brand | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Vantec Thermal Technologies |
| Storage | |
|---|---|
| Number of Solid State Drive I | 0 |
| Number of Hard Drives Install | 0 |
| Number of Hard Drives Support | 1 |
| UASP Support | Yes |
| Drive Interface | SATA/600 |
| Total Hard Drive Capacity Supported | 16 TB |
| Networking & Connectivity | |
|---|---|
| Wireless LAN | No |
| USB Ports | |
|---|---|
| Number of USB Ports | 1 |
| Size / Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | External |
| General Features | |
|---|---|
| Maximum Data Transfer Rate | 5 Gbit/s |
| Manufacturer | Vantec Thermal Technologies |
| Drive Bays | |
|---|---|
| Number of Solid State Drive S | 1 |
| Number of Total Expansion Bays | 1 |
| Number of 3.5" Bays | 1 |
| Misc Ports | |
|---|---|
| Host Interface | USB 3.0 Type B |
Turn a 3.5” SATA Hard Drive into a UASP-supported USB 3.0 External Hard Drive
The USB 3.0 hard drive enclosure enables you to connect a 3.5in SATA hard drive through an available USB port.
With support for UASP, the enclosure performs up to 70% faster than conventional USB 3.0, when paired with a UASP-enabled host controller to utilize the full potential of your SATA III hard drives. See our UASP testing results below for further details.
The HDD enclosure offers a versatile solution for increasing the storage/backup capabilities of your computer, with support for SATA I/II/III hard drives at capacities of up to 4TB. Plus, the enclosure features high-quality aluminum construction and a stylish silver design that looks great in any application.
To ensure compatibility with your computer system, the supports all of the leading operating systems, including: Windows, OSX, Linux and Google Chrome.
The USB 3.0 HDD enclosure is backed by a 2-year StarTech.com warranty and free lifetime technical support.
Improved Performance with UASP
UASP is supported in Windows 8, Mac OSX (10.8 or above), and Linux. In testing UASP performs with a 70% faster read speed and 40% faster write speed over traditional USB 3.0 at peak performance.
At the same peak in testing UASP also shows an 80% reduction in required processor resources.
Testing results were obtained using an Intel® Ivy Bridge system, a UASP enabled StarTech.com Enclosure, and a SATA III solid state drive.
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