Power Supply ADaptor for Vantec Nexstar CX External 3.5" Hardrive Enclosure USB 2.0 Interface

[bigedd2002]

I need to replace the Power Supply Adaptor for my Vantec Nexstar CX External 3.5" Hardrive Enclosure USB 2.0 Interface unit.

The user's manual does not indicate what type of power supply adaptor is needed.

Please advise on the power adaptor specs so that I can purchase a new one somewhere.

Thanks

 

[Phillip Corcoran]

Get the specs off the original power adapter (you'll probably need a small magnifying glass to read them).

Important specs are Output Volts, Output Amps, and centre-pin polarity (usually needs to be positive '+'

 

[bigedd2002]

Get the specs off the original power adapter (you'll probably need a small magnifying glass to read them).

Important specs are Output Volts, Output Amps, and centre-pin polarity (usually needs to be positive '+'

I don't have the original power supply to reference.

 

[ArtPog]

Why don't you simply contact Vantec and ask them?
http://www.vantecusa.com/en/contact/index

 

[bigedd2002]

Why don't you simply contact Vantec and ask them?
http://www.vantecusa.com/en/contact/index

I have sent them an email but haven't heard back yet.

 

[The Original Ralph]

i've got 3 of those Vantec Nexstar external 3.5" HDD enclosures

vantec has them for about $22, iirc(edit, just checked and they're no longer offered on their website) - unfortunately you're not going to find a generic replacement - it uses a 4 pin plug similiar to a PS2 plug, - i suspect they did that as it's outputing both 5V and 12V, as well as helps keep replacement sales a "captive" market

for what it's worth, it's a model PA-226 A, input 100-240Vac 0.8A, 50/60Hz, .50-80VA
Output +5V, 2A Max
+ 12V, 2A Max
Output power 34W

and found it on ebay for $13 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vantec-NexStar-3-Power-Adapter-3-5-Enclosure-/251078249604

 

[reedo_43]

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.TRS0&_nkw=Power+Supply+ADaptor+for+Vantec+Nexstar+CX+External+3.5%22+Hardrive+Enclosure+USB+2.0+Interface+&_sacat=0

 

[bigedd2002]

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.TRS0&_nkw=Power+Supply+ADaptor+for+Vantec+Nexstar+CX+External+3.5%22+Hardrive+Enclosure+USB+2.0+Interface+&_sacat=0

Thanks for the link. This ebay posting is for the 3.0 unit. I have the 2.0 unit. Is the power supply the same for both?

 

[The Original Ralph]

the link at the bottom of my post is for the USB 2.0 unit and is original vantec

again, my units are USB 2.0 and the power supply model is PA226 A

 

[bigedd2002]

the link at the bottom of my post is for the USB 2.0 unit and is original vantec

again, my units are USB 2.0 and the power supply model is PA226 A

Is this the adaptor you are referring to?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vantec-NexStar-CX-Power-Adapter/251442240580?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D29903%26meid%3Dfa2904c78d944c34bb42888303ffde02%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D251078249604&rt=nc

 

[The Original Ralph]

no, this one linked below - it's identical to the ones i've got with my usb 2.0 vantec nexstar enclosures

scroll down the ebay page and it'll describe the model as PA226 A

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vantec-NexStar-3-Power-Adapter-3-5-Enclosure-/251078249604?afsrc=1&rmvSB=true

here's a shot of the other side of my power supply - note the models listed on it and in the ebay descript

 

[gimmesomecoffee]

I have the unit that the OP is asking about, which is the Vantec NexStar CX External 2.5" Hard Drive Enclosure with USB 2.0 Interface. The power supply that works with it is 5 volts. The inside post of the power plug is positive, and the outside is negative.

 

[Wilfred Arnold]

I need to replace the Power Supply Adaptor for my Vantec Nexstar CX External 3.5" Hardrive Enclosure USB 2.0 Interface unit.

The user's manual does not indicate what type of power supply adaptor is needed.

Please advise on the power adaptor specs so that I can purchase a new one somewhere.

Thanks