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product_id: 37544866
title: "Vantec NexStar TX Dual Bay USB 3.0 Hard Drive Dock (NST-D428S3-BK)"
brand: "vantec"
price: "€ 74.17"
currency: EUR
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reviews_count: 9
category: "Vantec"
url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/37544866-vantec-nexstar-tx-dual-bay-usb-3-0-hard-drive
store_origin: GR
region: Greece
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# 5Gbps USB 3.0 SuperSpeed Dual bay for 2x SATA HDD/SSD Hot-swappable plug & play Vantec NexStar TX Dual Bay USB 3.0 Hard Drive Dock (NST-D428S3-BK)

**Brand:** vantec
**Price:** € 74.17
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 💼 Elevate your data game with dual-bay speed and seamless plug & play!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Vantec NexStar TX Dual Bay USB 3.0 Hard Drive Dock (NST-D428S3-BK) by vantec
- **How much does it cost?** € 74.17 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/37544866-vantec-nexstar-tx-dual-bay-usb-3-0-hard-drive)

## 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

- • **Clear LED Activity:** Stay informed with intuitive LED indicators showing real-time drive status.
- • **Dual Drive Powerhouse:** Simultaneously dock two 2.5” or 3.5” SATA HDDs/SSDs for ultimate storage flexibility.
- • **Blazing Fast Transfers:** Experience up to 5Gbps USB 3.0 speeds for seamless data flow.
- • **Effortless Hot-Swapping:** Swap drives on the fly without rebooting—perfect for dynamic workflows.
- • **Universal Compatibility:** Works flawlessly across Windows and macOS platforms, future-proof your setup.

## Overview

The Vantec NexStar TX Dual Bay USB 3.0 Hard Drive Dock (NST-D428S3-BK) is a sleek, black external dock designed for professional-grade storage management. Supporting two 2.5” or 3.5” SATA HDDs or SSDs simultaneously, it delivers SuperSpeed USB 3.0 transfer rates up to 5Gbps with backward compatibility. Hot-swappable and featuring clear LED activity indicators, it ensures effortless, real-time monitoring and quick drive swaps without rebooting. Compatible with both Windows and macOS, this dock is a reliable, high-performance solution for expanding and managing your data storage efficiently.

## Description

Nexstar TX dual 2.5"/3.5" SATA 6GB/s to USB 3.0 SSD/HDD dock

Review: Works Flawlessly - This is the second NexStar dock that I have owned and I bought it based on my experience with the single bay Vantec NexStar USB 2.0 eSATA Dock NST-D100SU White dock which I bought back in 2012. The single bay unit with a 1TB WD Black Caviar hard drive has been connected to my desktop computer via eSATA as a backup drive for four years now and has performed flawlessly over that time. The new dual bay dock is being used with two 2TB WD Black hard drives, one as main storage and the second as a backup drive. This dock is currently connected to my laptop via USB3. All three hard drives are available from both computers via my wired network. One difference that I have noticed between the eSATA and USB3 connections is the tendency for the units connected via USB3 to go to sleep when not being used, whereas the unit connected via eSATA on the desktop is always instantly available. This problem probably has more to do with the USB settings on the laptop rather than a problem with the dock itself and is something I will investigate further. At this stage I haven't tried the new unit via the eSATA connection but I wouldn't expect it to perform any differently to the single bay unit. Apart from the (minor) problem with the USB3 connection both units have performed flawlessly and I would have no hesitation in recommending either dock.
Review: Like the eSATA connectivity, but USB 3.0 works well also. - Great dock, grabbed one of these when on sale and very happy with it. I have had the previous USB 2.0/eSATA single bay model for some years, and it has been very useful, so when it came time to upgrade some gear, I looked at the new USB 3.0/eSATA 2 bay dock. I don't like the white colour (since I'm sure it will yellow with age) but couldn't get black shipped to my region. I hate that everything on desertcart is treated differently depending on where you live, and also, desertcart, please stop suggesting stuff that doesn't ship to my region! I use it both with USB 3.0 for laptop connectivity, but where it really differentiates itself is using the eSATA connectivity as an external device with my old QNAP NAS, which only has USB 2.0 and eSATA - makes backups much faster!

## Features

- Clear LED activity indicator
- SuperSpeed USB 3.0 transfer rates of up to 5Gbps, backward compatible with USB 2.0/1.1
- Hot-swappable: Plug & play without Rebooting
- Support two bigger capacity drives*
- Insert and use 2.5”/3.5” SATA HDD/SSD into the Dual bay Dock for ultimate convenience

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01JNLCFQI |
| Best Sellers Rank | #360 in External Hard Drives #556 in Enclosures |
| Brand | Vantec |
| Color | black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (359) |
| Date First Available | August 3, 2016 |
| Hardware Platform | PC; Mac; |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 6 x 4.3 x 2.4 inches |
| Item Weight | 1.3 pounds |
| Item model number | NST-D428S3-BK |
| Manufacturer | Vantec USA |
| Number of USB 3.0 Ports | 1 |
| Operating System | All Windows, OS X |
| Power Source | AC |
| Product Dimensions | 6 x 4.3 x 2.4 inches |
| Series | NST-D428S3-BK |
| Voltage | 12 Volts |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Vantec
- **Color:** black
- **Compatible Devices:** Laptop
- **Global Trade Identification Number:** 00844767022406
- **Hardware Interface:** USB 3.0
- **Item Weight:** 1.3 Pounds
- **Manufacturer:** Vantec USA
- **Number of Ports:** 2
- **Total USB Ports:** 2
- **UPC:** 844767022406

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works Flawlessly
*by S***R on April 28, 2016*

This is the second NexStar dock that I have owned and I bought it based on my experience with the single bay Vantec NexStar USB 2.0 eSATA Dock NST-D100SU White dock which I bought back in 2012. The single bay unit with a 1TB WD Black Caviar hard drive has been connected to my desktop computer via eSATA as a backup drive for four years now and has performed flawlessly over that time. The new dual bay dock is being used with two 2TB WD Black hard drives, one as main storage and the second as a backup drive. This dock is currently connected to my laptop via USB3. All three hard drives are available from both computers via my wired network. One difference that I have noticed between the eSATA and USB3 connections is the tendency for the units connected via USB3 to go to sleep when not being used, whereas the unit connected via eSATA on the desktop is always instantly available. This problem probably has more to do with the USB settings on the laptop rather than a problem with the dock itself and is something I will investigate further. At this stage I haven't tried the new unit via the eSATA connection but I wouldn't expect it to perform any differently to the single bay unit. Apart from the (minor) problem with the USB3 connection both units have performed flawlessly and I would have no hesitation in recommending either dock.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Like the eSATA connectivity, but USB 3.0 works well also.
*by -***- on November 10, 2016*

Great dock, grabbed one of these when on sale and very happy with it. I have had the previous USB 2.0/eSATA single bay model for some years, and it has been very useful, so when it came time to upgrade some gear, I looked at the new USB 3.0/eSATA 2 bay dock. I don't like the white colour (since I'm sure it will yellow with age) but couldn't get black shipped to my region. I hate that everything on Amazon is treated differently depending on where you live, and also, Amazon, please stop suggesting stuff that doesn't ship to my region! I use it both with USB 3.0 for laptop connectivity, but where it really differentiates itself is using the eSATA connectivity as an external device with my old QNAP NAS, which only has USB 2.0 and eSATA - makes backups much faster!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Vantec NST-DP100S3
*by C***L on April 18, 2014*

Excellent working product. So convenient to be able to check out extra drives without having to install them in a PC. I also use it for backing up PC and then store drives in safe place. Update: 05-22-2014 Spoke to Quick. Two months later drive keeps disconnecting when I try and copy 1.25gb or more data. Backup program now hangs also. USB device error appears as dock malfunctions. Too late to send back to Amazon. Waiting for reply from Vantech Support

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