--- product_id: 37544866 title: "NEXSTAR TX Dual Bay 2.5/3.5 SATA to USB 3.0 Hard Drive Dock" brand: "vantec" price: "VT14956" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 category: "Vantec" url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/37544866-nexstar-tx-dual-bay-2-5-3-5-sata-to store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # 5Gbps USB 3.0 speed Clear LED activity indicators Hot-swappable dual bays NEXSTAR TX Dual Bay 2.5/3.5 SATA to USB 3.0 Hard Drive Dock **Brand:** vantec **Price:** VT14956 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸš€ Double your storage, halve your wait time! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** NEXSTAR TX Dual Bay 2.5/3.5 SATA to USB 3.0 Hard Drive Dock by vantec - **How much does it cost?** VT14956 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/37544866-nexstar-tx-dual-bay-2-5-3-5-sata-to) ## 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 - β€’ **Dual Drive Powerhouse:** Simultaneously dock two 2.5” or 3.5” SATA HDD/SSD for ultimate storage flexibility. - β€’ **Blazing Fast Transfers:** Experience SuperSpeed USB 3.0 with up to 5Gbps data rates for seamless workflow. - β€’ **Plug & Play Simplicity:** Hot-swappable design means no rebootingβ€”just insert and go, perfect for busy pros. - β€’ **Stay Informed Instantly:** Clear LED indicators keep you updated on drive activity at a glance. - β€’ **Future-Proof Compatibility:** Backward compatible with USB 2.0/1.1 ensures smooth integration with legacy devices. ## 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 users needing fast, flexible storage solutions. 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. Its hot-swappable bays and clear LED activity indicators provide effortless, real-time drive management without interrupting your workflow. Compact and reliable, it’s a must-have for efficient data handling and backup. ## 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 | #221 in External Hard Drives #402 in Enclosures | | Brand | Vantec | | Built-In Media | External power supply, NexStar TX USB 3.0 HDD Dock, Quick Install Guide, USB 3.0 cable | | Color | black | | Compatible Devices | Laptop | | Customer Reviews | 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (360) | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00844767022406 | | Hardware Interface | USB 3.0 | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 6"L x 4.3"W x 2.4"H | | Item Type Name | Vantec NexStar TX Dual Bay USB 3.0 Hard Drive Dock (NST-D428S3-BK) | | Item Weight | 1.3 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Vantec USA | | Number of Ports | 2 | | Total Usb Ports | 1 | | UPC | 844767022406 | | Warranty Description | 1 year | | Wattage | 36 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Vantec - **Color:** black - **Compatible Devices:** Laptop - **Global Trade Identification Number:** 00844767022406 - **Hardware Interface:** USB 3.0 - **Item Weight:** 1.3 Pounds - **Number of Ports:** 2 - **Product Dimensions:** 6"L x 4.3"W x 2.4"H - **Total USB Ports:** 1 - **Wattage:** 36 ## Images ![NEXSTAR TX Dual Bay 2.5/3.5 SATA to USB 3.0 Hard Drive Dock - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81TSVIcUIaL.jpg) ## 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! ### ⭐⭐⭐ Not quite as advertised *by B***S on October 6, 2012* For an external USB/eSATA drive dock, this is nice if you're constantly changing drives out; it sure beats having to remove screws and other hassles with some cases. Of course it offers no physical protection for your drives either. BUT there are two very misleading specs in the product description on Amazon: 1) Only the front slot works with eSATA. The back one only works on the USB port. And the front one is either eSATA or USB, not both at the same time (not sure why you would, but...) 2) This is NOT hot-swappable. You must power down the unit before swapping HDDs. The very limitied documentation says this (actually, that's all it says. There is really no documentation.) I had hoped that it would work as an eSATA port expander and give me two external eSATA drives from one port. No such luck. ## Frequently Bought Together - Vantec NexStar TX Dual Bay USB 3.0 Hard Drive Dock (NST-D428S3-BK) - Seagate IronWolf 8TB NAS Internal Hard Drive HDD – 3.5 Inch SATA 6Gb/s 7200 RPM 256MB Cache for RAID Network Attached Storage – Frustration Free Packaging (ST8000VNZ04/N004) - Western Digital 4TB WD Red Plus NAS Internal Hard Drive HDD - 5400 RPM, SATA 6 Gb/s, CMR, 256 MB Cache, 3.5" -WD40EFPX --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/37544866-nexstar-tx-dual-bay-2-5-3-5-sata-to](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/37544866-nexstar-tx-dual-bay-2-5-3-5-sata-to) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-03*