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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Vantec NexStar Gx USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C 2.5” SATA SSD/HDD Enclosure for 9.5mm & 7mm Height Drive; Comes with C to C and C to A Cable; Aluminum Casing; (NST-271C31-BK),Black

Vantec NexStar Gx USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C 2.5” SATA SSD/HDD Enclosure for 9.5mm & 7mm Height Drive; Comes with C to C and C to A Cable; Aluminum Casing; (NST-271C31-BK),Black

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Hardware Interface
USB
Brand
Vantec
Color
black
Hardware Platform
PC; Mac; Linux
Material
Aluminum

⚡10 Gbps USB 3.1 Gen 2 speed

💻Universal USB-C & USB-A compatibility

🧊Full aluminum casing for heat dissipation

Description

🚀 Elevate your external storage game with speed and style!

SLEEK COOL DESIGN - Premium full aluminum enclosure minimizes heat and vibration while elevating your desk aesthetic.
CROSS PLATFORM READY - Works flawlessly on Windows, Mac, and Linux with smart spin-down features syncing to your system’s sleep mode.
BLAZING FAST TRANSFERS - Experience true SuperSpeed USB 3.1 Gen 2 with up to 10 Gbps data rates for seamless file moves.
PLUG PLAY CONVENIENCE - No drivers needed—just insert your 2.5” SATA SSD/HDD and go, with support for 7mm and 9.5mm drives.
UNIVERSAL PORT COMPATIBILITY - Includes both USB-C to C and USB-C to A cables to connect effortlessly with any laptop or desktop.

The Vantec NexStar Gx NST-271C31-BK is a premium 2.5” SATA SSD/HDD enclosure featuring USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C interface for ultra-fast 10 Gbps transfers. Its full aluminum casing ensures efficient heat dissipation and reduced vibration, supporting both 7mm and 9.5mm drives. Compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux, it includes USB-C to C and USB-C to A cables for universal connectivity and offers plug-and-play ease with smart power management.

Specifications

Item Weight	0.4 Pounds
Memory Storage Capacity	8 TB
Compatible Devices	Laptop
Hard Disk Form Factor	2.5 Inches
Max Number of Supported Devices	1
Data Transfer Rate	10 Megabits Per Second
Global Trade Identification Number	00844767022598
Manufacturer	Vantec USA
UPC	844767022598
Item model number	NST-271C31-BK
Operating System	All Windows
Item Weight	6.4 ounces
Product Dimensions	4.7 x 3.1 x 0.8 inches
Item Dimensions LxWxH	4.7 x 3.1 x 0.8 inches
ASIN	B072YLWP4Z
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Date First Available	June 20, 2017

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