NexStar HX, 3.5" SATA III Hard Drive Enclosure USB 3.0 With Fan NST-387S3-BK
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About this product
The NexStar HX is a 3.5" SATA III hard drive enclosure featuring a USB 3.0 interface for fast data transfer rates up to 5 Gigabits Per Second. This black enclosure, constructed from aluminum, includes a cooling fan to maintain optimal drive temperatures. It supports a single 3.5" drive with a maximum capacity of 16TB and is compatible with Linux, Mac, and PC platforms.
Our take
I'm genuinely impressed with the NexStar HX enclosure for 3.5" SATA III drives. The aluminum construction doesn't just look good in black; it also helps with heat dissipation, a critical factor for larger, high-capacity drives, especially with the added cooling fan. The USB 3.0 interface delivers a robust 5 Gigabits per second, which is essential for moving large files quickly. The 16TB memory storage capacity support is fantastic for building a substantial external storage solution. It's a solid choice for anyone needing reliable, cool, and fast external storage for their desktop drives.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Aluminum enclosure with fan
- USB 3.0 with 5Gbps transfer rate
- Supports up to 16TB capacity
- Compatible with Linux, Mac, PC
- 3.5" SATA III interface
Cons
- Single drive support
- Specific to 3.5" form factor
Specifications
- Data Transfer Rate 5 Gigabits Per Second
- Compatible Devices Laptop
- Item Dimensions L X W X H 8.5"l X 4.8"w X 2"h
- Color Black
- Upc 844767023021
- Product Dimensions 8.5"l X 4.8"w X 2"h
Show all 16 specifications
- Supported Devices Quantity
- 1
- Brand
- Unbranded
- Memory Storage Capacity
- 16 Tb
- Type
- Hard
- Hardware Interface
- Usb 3.0
- Hardware Platform
- Linux, Mac, Pc
- Enclosure Material
- Aluminum
- Hard Disk Form Factor
- 3.5 Inches
- Interface
- SATA III, USB 3.0
- Item Weight
- 1.7 Pounds
