---
product_id: 478393675
title: "Vantec NexStar JX, USB 3.2 Gen1x1, 3.5\" or 2.5” SATA III HDD/SSD Drive Green Enclosure with eSATA (NST-358SU3-BK), Black"
brand: "vantec"
price: "R1719"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 10
category: "Vantec"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/478393675-vantec-nexstar-jx-usb-3-2-gen1x1-3-5-2
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region: South Africa
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# 6 Gbps max transfer speed Dual USB 3.2 Gen1 & eSATA connectivity Aluminum casing for optimal cooling Vantec NexStar JX, USB 3.2 Gen1x1, 3.5" or 2.5” SATA III HDD/SSD Drive Green Enclosure with eSATA (NST-358SU3-BK), Black

**Brand:** vantec
**Price:** R1719
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Elevate your storage game with speed and style!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Vantec NexStar JX, USB 3.2 Gen1x1, 3.5" or 2.5” SATA III HDD/SSD Drive Green Enclosure with eSATA (NST-358SU3-BK), Black by vantec
- **How much does it cost?** R1719 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/478393675-vantec-nexstar-jx-usb-3-2-gen1x1-3-5-2)

## 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

- • **Cool Under Pressure:** Premium aluminum enclosure with smart ventilation keeps your drive cool and extends its lifespan.
- • **Energy-Smart Design:** Intelligent spin-down feature saves power when idle, aligning with your eco-conscious lifestyle.
- • **Plug & Play Freedom:** Hot-swappable design with no driver installation needed—just connect and go on Windows and macOS.
- • **Blazing Fast Transfers:** Experience up to 6 Gbps data throughput with USB 3.2 Gen1 and eSATA for seamless backups and streaming.
- • **Universal Drive Compatibility:** Supports both 3.5” and 2.5” SATA III HDDs and SSDs, perfect for expanding your storage arsenal.

## Overview

The Vantec NexStar JX is a versatile, high-performance external drive enclosure supporting 3.5” and 2.5” SATA III HDDs/SSDs. Featuring USB 3.2 Gen1 and eSATA interfaces, it delivers up to 6 Gbps transfer speeds. Its aluminum casing with ventilation ensures efficient heat dissipation, while plug-and-play compatibility and energy-saving spin-down make it ideal for professional-grade storage expansion and backup solutions.

## Description

The NexStar JX, USB 3.2 Gen1x1, 3.5" or 2.5” SATA III HDD/SSD Drive Green Enclosure with eSATA is a redesigned enclosure for easy removal of the drive. It features a hard aluminum case that effectively draws away the heat to keep your hard drive running at optimal temperature. This NexStar JX comes with smart and green features to extend the life of the drive by spinning down when the system goes to sleep thus saving energy when it is not in use. The latest UASP protocol and SATA III 6Gbps support faster transfer and backup of files. We at VantecUSA, built this NexStar JX series to continue the same tradition of the legacy NexStar 3 series that is designed to last and grow with you.

Review: Solid product so far - I put in a 14TB WD Purple drive and am using it as an external eSATA drive for Synology NAS to act as storage for Surveillance Station set up with 6 cameras. I have a couple of fans blowing on it so there is no issue with temperature; the drive reports around 41C. This isn't really part of the review, but might help someone: Surveillance Station does not normally allow for an external drive to be used as storage, but does allow "remote" storage. This is really a terrible oversight on Synology's part and I was very disappointed to learn about this only after purchasing the enclosure. If you search online you will find some workarounds that people did, but I didn't like any of them so I came up with my own. I created a remote storage link that actually points to the local external drive. Now Synology won't let you specify the same IP/hostname as the NAS itself for a remote folder, so you have to create a new DNS entry in your local network environment that simply points to the same device. For example my NAS hostname is simply diskstation, so I added another DNS entry called diskstation_ext that points to the same IP as diskstation. Also, for whatever reason you can only setup a CIFS remote share through "Recording" > "Archive Settings" > "Mount Remote Storage". So what I did after in File Station was to delete the remote folder created by Surveillance Station, and re-create it using the NFS protocol, using the same folder name. You'll want to check the "Mount automatically on startup" option in File Station, and UNCHECK it in Surveillance Station. I don't know if it makes a difference using NFS vs CIFS in this scenario, but NFS is generally considered a more performant protocol. So far, this setup seems stable and persists after reboots without issue.
Review: Plug and Play - Works as it should. Plug and play to my Reolink NVR, exactly what I needed.

## Features

- Design For Large Capacity Drive; Support 3.5” or 2.5” SATA III HDD/SSD Drive
- SATA III specification max 6Gbps (Backwards Compatible With SATA II/I); Adopt UASP to Enhance Maximum Performance of Hard Drive for Windows 10/11
- Aluminum Casing Cools Down Your Hard Drive; Vents To Exhaust Hot Air To Let In Cool Air
- Maximum Transfer Rates Up to 5 Gbps w/USB 3.2 Gen1x1; Maximum Transfer Rates Upto 6 Gbps for eSATA
- Easily Add Storage to Any System/Appliance with USB or eSATA; Hi-Quality Shielded USB and eSATA Cable Ensures Data Integrity and Speed
- Hot-Swappable: Plug & Play Without Rebooting for USB and eSATA (with system support); No Drivers Needed (NDN) for Windows OS and OSX
- Design For DVR, PVR, NAS, and more

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0BDKG16XT |
| Best Sellers Rank | #146 in Enclosures |
| Compatible Devices | System with USB or eSATA |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (115) |
| Data Transfer Rate | 6 Gigabits Per Second |
| Date First Available | September 7, 2022 |
| Hard Disk Form Factor | 3.5 Inches |
| Item Weight | 14.3 ounces |
| Item model number | NST-358SU3-BK |
| Manufacturer | Vantec Thermal Technologies |
| Material | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), Aluminum |
| Max Number of Supported Devices | 1 |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 20 TB |
| Product Dimensions | 7.87 x 4.76 x 1.34 inches |
| UPC | 844767023694 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Vantec
- **Color:** Black
- **Hardware Interface:** SATA 6.0 Gb/s, USB 3.0 Type A, USB 3.0 Type B, USB 3.2 Gen 1, eSATA
- **Hardware Platform:** PC, Mac, Linux
- **Product Dimensions:** 7.87"L x 4.7"W x 1.3"H

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Solid product so far
*by R***X on July 18, 2024*

I put in a 14TB WD Purple drive and am using it as an external eSATA drive for Synology NAS to act as storage for Surveillance Station set up with 6 cameras. I have a couple of fans blowing on it so there is no issue with temperature; the drive reports around 41C. This isn't really part of the review, but might help someone: Surveillance Station does not normally allow for an external drive to be used as storage, but does allow "remote" storage. This is really a terrible oversight on Synology's part and I was very disappointed to learn about this only after purchasing the enclosure. If you search online you will find some workarounds that people did, but I didn't like any of them so I came up with my own. I created a remote storage link that actually points to the local external drive. Now Synology won't let you specify the same IP/hostname as the NAS itself for a remote folder, so you have to create a new DNS entry in your local network environment that simply points to the same device. For example my NAS hostname is simply diskstation, so I added another DNS entry called diskstation_ext that points to the same IP as diskstation. Also, for whatever reason you can only setup a CIFS remote share through "Recording" > "Archive Settings" > "Mount Remote Storage". So what I did after in File Station was to delete the remote folder created by Surveillance Station, and re-create it using the NFS protocol, using the same folder name. You'll want to check the "Mount automatically on startup" option in File Station, and UNCHECK it in Surveillance Station. I don't know if it makes a difference using NFS vs CIFS in this scenario, but NFS is generally considered a more performant protocol. So far, this setup seems stable and persists after reboots without issue.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Plug and Play
*by B***T on November 30, 2025*

Works as it should. Plug and play to my Reolink NVR, exactly what I needed.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Solid functional unit
*by T***A on January 9, 2026*

Nice construction and seems to be working well so far.

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*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-02-14*