Usb 3.0 External Cd Drive For Mac10/25/2021
While that is the theoretical maximum, the spec does see 3.2 Gbps to be achievable. This enclosure is for a 3.5″ SATA drive and transfer data at a wopping 5Gbps! Yes, that’s more than 10 times faster than USB 2.0’s 480Mbps. That brings us to today, where our friends at Vantec have joyously given us a wonderfully fast USB 3.0 external drive enclosure, the NexStar CX.For USB 3.0 Speeds, the System Must Support USB 3.0 Specifications (CD-Rom Drive May Be Needed For Drivers)Here you can see Vantec flaunting some nice USB 3.0 specs such as the previously mentioned 5 Gbps transfer rate of USB 3.0. I will test using some off the shelf benchmark software, as well as moving several files of varying sizes and checking the speed using Window’s transfer speed display.But first, a Closer Look at the NexStar CX. WishVantec NexStar CX USB 3.0 External drive enclosureSo, now that I have you interested, lets see how fast USB 3.0 actually is.On a final note, this enclosure only support up to SATA II which means at most you can expect 3Gbps. When larger drives become available, baring any huge changes to how drives work, larger capacities will/should work. Also take note, the 2TB maximum is based on currently available capacities. All USB drives are hot-swappable. This is strictly a marketing gimmick.
![]() Inside we have a nice foam box housing the NexStar CX and it’s accessories and manual. It’s got a nice set of graphics on the front with some key features, and a full list of features and specifications on the back.
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