{"product_id":"vantec-nst-d400s3-dual-bay-hdd-ssd-dock-usb-3-0-sata-2-5-3-5-no-adapter","title":"Vantec NST-D400S3 Dual Bay HDD SSD Dock USB 3.0 SATA 2.5\" 3.5\" | NO ADAPTER","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;color:#222;max-width:700px;margin:0 auto;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:22px;margin:0 0 10px;border-bottom:3px solid #0060a9;padding-bottom:8px;\"\u003eVantec NexStar NST-D400S3 Dual Bay Hard Drive Dock\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003eA certified refurbished \u003cstrong\u003edual-bay SATA docking station\u003c\/strong\u003e that takes two \u003cstrong\u003e2.5-inch or 3.5-inch\u003c\/strong\u003e drives at once and presents them to any computer over \u003cstrong\u003eUSB 3.0\u003c\/strong\u003e at up to \u003cstrong\u003e5 Gbps\u003c\/strong\u003e. Supports \u003cstrong\u003eSATA I, II and III\u003c\/strong\u003e hard drives and SSDs up to \u003cstrong\u003e8 TB per slot — 16 TB in total\u003c\/strong\u003e. Backed by a 12-month warranty from Reboot IT. \u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: the external power adapter is not included with this unit.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fff4e5;border-left:4px solid #d97706;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#92400e;\"\u003ePower adapter not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e The NST-D400S3 is mains-powered and cannot run on USB bus power alone — a 3.5-inch drive needs 12 V that the USB port cannot supply. You will need to source a compatible Vantec DC adapter separately before this dock will operate.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:17px;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 24px;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo drives at once\u003c\/strong\u003e — both bays mount simultaneously as separate volumes over a single USB cable, so you can copy directly between drives without swapping hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2.5-inch and 3.5-inch in the same bay\u003c\/strong\u003e — each slot accepts either size, so laptop drives, desktop drives and 2.5-inch SSDs all fit without adapters or caddies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUp to 16 TB total\u003c\/strong\u003e — 8 TB per slot covers all but the largest modern archive drives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuperSpeed USB 3.0\u003c\/strong\u003e — up to 5 Gbps, and fully backwards compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1 machines at their respective speeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTool-free, tray-less loading\u003c\/strong\u003e — drives drop straight into the top-loading slots. No screws, no caddies, no mounting rails.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAt-a-glance status\u003c\/strong\u003e — a blue LED reports power and drive activity, so you can see when a transfer is still running before pulling a drive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:17px;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003ePerformance in Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eA dual-bay dock earns its place on a workbench. Recovering files from a pulled desktop drive, wiping a batch of decommissioned disks, imaging a laptop drive before a rebuild, or simply reading an old archive nobody can identify — all of it becomes a matter of dropping the drive into a slot rather than opening a chassis and finding a spare SATA port and power lead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eBecause both bays mount independently, the second slot is what makes it genuinely useful. Source in one, destination in the other, and the copy runs through your operating system's normal file tools with both volumes visible in Explorer or Finder at the same time. Over USB 3.0 that runs at practical sustained speeds limited by the drives themselves rather than the interface — a mechanical 3.5-inch disk will saturate long before the 5 Gbps bus does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;\"\u003eTwo limits worth stating plainly. First, \u003cstrong\u003ethis model has no standalone clone function\u003c\/strong\u003e: unlike Vantec's dedicated duplicator docks, it must be connected to a computer, and copying is done by the host OS rather than by a button on the dock. Second, it is a plain dock, not a RAID enclosure — the two bays are always independent volumes and cannot be spanned, mirrored or striped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:17px;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 24px;font-size:13px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f7fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ea;width:42%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ea;\"\u003eVantec\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ea;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Line\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ea;\"\u003eNexStar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f7fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 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style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ea;\"\u003e12-month warranty from Reboot IT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:17px;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eIs It Right For You?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 24px;font-size:13px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f7fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ea;width:50%;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#15803d;\"\u003e✓ Best For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ea;width:50%;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#b91c1c;\"\u003e✗ Not For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ea;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\nWorkbench data recovery and drive triage\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nReading and wiping decommissioned disks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCopying between two drives via a host PC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMixed 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch drive estates\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIT staff who already hold spare DC adapters\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nArchive drives up to 8 TB per slot\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ea;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\nBuyers needing a working unit out of the box — no adapter supplied\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePC-free cloning — this model cannot clone standalone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRAID, spanning or mirroring across the two bays\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nM.2 or NVMe drives — this is SATA only\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDrives larger than 8 TB in a single slot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPermanent always-on enclosure duty\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:17px;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eCondition Grades\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 24px;font-size:13px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f7fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ea;width:28%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade A — Excellent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ea;\"\u003eExcellent to very good cosmetic condition. May carry light scratches or other minor blemishes from normal service. Fully tested and functionally as-new.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ea;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade B — Good\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ea;\"\u003eGood cosmetic condition with more visible wear, scuffing or marking to the casing. Function and performance are unaffected and testing is identical to Grade A.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;font-size:13px;color:#555;\"\u003eCosmetic grading describes the casing only. Every unit, whatever its grade, is tested to the same standard and carries the same warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:17px;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:600;color:#0060a9;\"\u003eIs a power adapter included?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eNo. This unit is supplied without its external power adapter, which is reflected in the price. The dock is mains-powered and will not operate on USB power alone, so you will need to source a compatible Vantec DC adapter before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:600;color:#0060a9;\"\u003eCan it clone one drive to another without a computer?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eNo. The NST-D400S3 is a dock, not a duplicator — it must be connected to a computer, and copying is performed by your operating system. If you need button-press offline cloning, Vantec's dedicated HDD duplicator dock is the model to look for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:600;color:#0060a9;\"\u003eCan I use both bays at the same time?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eYes. Both drives mount simultaneously as two separate volumes over the one USB cable, so you can drag files directly between them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:600;color:#0060a9;\"\u003eWhat is the largest drive it supports?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e8 TB per slot, for 16 TB across both bays. Both 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SATA I, II and III drives are supported, including 2.5-inch SSDs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:600;color:#0060a9;\"\u003eDoes it support M.2 or NVMe drives?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eNo. This dock is SATA only. M.2 SATA drives would need a separate adapter caddy, and NVMe drives are not compatible at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:600;color:#0060a9;\"\u003eCan the two bays be set up as RAID?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eNo. The bays are always presented as independent volumes and cannot be spanned, mirrored or striped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:600;color:#0060a9;\"\u003eWhat is shipping and delivery like?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;\"\u003eShipping costs apply based on size and destination — rates are calculated at checkout. Orders placed before the daily cut-off are typically dispatched the same business day from our Melbourne warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f4f7fa;border-left:4px solid #0060a9;padding:16px 20px;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:17px;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eWarranty \u0026amp; Reboot IT\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThis certified refurbished Vantec NexStar NST-D400S3 is supplied with a \u003cstrong\u003e12-month warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e covering hardware faults and defects in materials and workmanship. If the unit develops a fault within the warranty period we will repair or replace it, and our Melbourne-based support team can help you diagnose the issue first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eReboot IT has specialised in professionally refurbished business IT equipment since \u003cstrong\u003e2001\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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