Does this fit a 7mm, 9mm, or 12mm (or all three) thickness types of 2.5 drives?

The answers you have received are correct. This is designed for the 7mm and 9mm 2.5" drives that are 2TB or smaller. However, I can admit that without the outter case on (like John said) it will work with 12mm drives. I currently have 2x 5TB Seagates 12mm drives in mine. You just have to live with the drives showing. As for String Theory's answer, putting Firecuda SSHD's is a good idea only if you are using them as single drives or Raid 1. Raid 0 eliminates the use of the SSD caching system like indicated over on the Seagate website.

How many GB does it have?

To make sure what the topic is here, my comments are just about the Vantec enclosure and not about whatever drive + enclosure Vantec may sell. My drive, for what it's worth, though, and it doesn't matter, was a 225 GB HP drive pulled out of motherboard-fried HP laptop. I wanted to keep it because there was nothing wrong with it to hook as an external USB drive to either my desktop or a tablet.

Can this be powered by sata port?

Thanks for asking. This 2.5" drive enclosure (NST-266SU3-BK) has two external interfaces, eSATA or USB 3.0. If you are using USB 3.0 connection, the USB 3.0 cable will provide power to the drive, this called Bus-powered. If you are using eSATA, it comes with eSATA cable and a power cable to connect and get power via USB port. Here is a link to the QIG that shows the connection in step6 and step7. https://www.vantecusa.com/CKEdit/images/files/nst-266su3_qig_copy.pdf This is not an eSATAp device.

Has anyone converted their old ps4 hdd using this?

I just upgraded my ps4 hd to a 2tb and used this device to turn my original 500gig into an external for my WiiUWorked like a charm

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🚀 Double your speed, double your security — RAID your way to data dominance!

UNIVERSAL OS COMPATIBILITY - Plug and play with Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux for versatile professional use.
DUAL DRIVE RAID FLEXIBILITY - Configure your drives in JBOD, RAID 0 for speed, or RAID 1 for data redundancy and peace of mind.
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COMPACT PORTABLE POWERHOUSE - Lightweight 299g enclosure fits two 2.5" drives, perfect for on-the-go data expansion and backup.
SLEEK ALUMINUM COOLING DESIGN - Aluminum casing with front vents ensures optimal heat dissipation to maintain peak performance.

The Vantec Nexstar GX is a compact dual 2.5" SATA SSD/HDD enclosure featuring USB 3.0 with 5Gbps transfer speeds, supporting RAID 0/1 and JBOD modes. Its aluminum housing with front vents ensures efficient heat dissipation, while compatibility with Windows, Mac, and Linux makes it a versatile, high-performance storage solution for professionals seeking speed and data protection.

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Material	Aluminum Casing with ABS tray
Item weight	0.66 Pounds
Memory storage capacity	2 TB
Compatible devices	Personal Computer
Hard disk form factor	2.5 Inches
Max number of supported devices	2
Data transfer rate	5000 Megabits Per Second
Global Trade Identification Number	00844767022710
Manufacturer	Vantec USA
UPC	844767022710
Product Dimensions	12.98 x 8 x 2.49 cm; 299.37 g
Item model number	NST-272S3-BK
Form Factor	2.5 inch
Hard Drive Size	2 TB
Hard Disk Description	Solid State Drive
Hard Drive Interface	Serial ATA-600
Voltage	5 Volts
Power Source	AC
Operating System	Windows, os x, linux
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Item Weight	299 g
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