Overview:

Vantec NexStar® MX 2.5” Dual Bay External HDD Enclosure with USB 3.0 interface is a small and simple way to expand and protect your data anywhere. This compact form factor design can houses two small hard drive or Solid State Drive with Individual/JBOD/RAID0/RAID1 mode capability and can travel with it. This RAID in a box simplifies the configuration and at the same time provides maximum storage for your precious family photos, music, video, and games. The sturdy drive cage protects your hard drive while the aluminum case effectively draws away the heat; the front vents and the rear fan keep your hard drive(s) cool and improve performance. The Vantec NexStar® MX 2.5” is a high performance, high capacity, and durable portable storage solution and lets you store your personal data in an enclosure with style!

Features:

• Support Dual 2.5" SATAI/II/III HDD/SSD
• Fitting for universal 2.5" HDD/SDD with height of 7mm to 15mm
• SATA interface support SATAIII specification up to 6Gbps
• USB 3.0 interface operates at Super Speed up to 5Gbps
• USB 3.0 backward compatible to USB2.0
• Support UASP for added speed
• HDD configuration support : Individual/JBOD/RAID0/RAID1
• Capacity support over 2TB per drive*
• 3 LED indicators for Power ON/Standby and two HDD activities
• Equipped with 40mm cooling fan for efficient heat dissipation
• Aluminum housing with metal internal hard drive tray for maximum heat dissipation
• Power saving: Auto synchronization with PC power status
• Power input with DC 5V/2A adapter
• OS support for Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10, OS X 10.7 or greater, Linux Kernel 2.6.38 or greater

System Requirements:

• Windows® XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10, MAC OS X 10.7 or greater, Linux Kernel 2.6.38 or greater
• Available USB 3.0 port
• For USB 3.0 Speeds, System Must Support USB 3.0 Specification

Specifications:

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Specifications
Product Code	EE-V225MXS3
Model	NST-225MX-S3
Device Support	SATA I/II/III Hard Drives / Solid State Drives
Device Size	2 Bay for 2.5” HDD/SSDs
Internal Interface	Standard SATA
External Interface	USB 3.0
HDD Capacity	2TB per bay*, for a combined total of 4TB.
Power Supply	AC Adapter 5V, 2A, 3.5mm, center pin positive
Fan	40mm
Material	Aluminum and ABS (Plastic)
Dimension	133(L) x 90(H) x 52(W) mm
USB Cable Length	914mm (36 inches)
Weight	368g (13ozs) main unit