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

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Brand
Vantec
Colour
black
Hardware interface
SATA 6.0 Gb/s
Hardware platform
x86_64
Material
Aluminium

⚡10 Gbps USB 3.1 Gen 2 speed

🔄Supports 7mm & 9.5mm SATA SSD/HDD

🧊Full aluminum casing for heat dissipation

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🚀 Elevate your storage game with speed and style!

PLUG PLAY FREEDOM - No drivers needed—just plug in your 2.5” SATA SSD or HDD and get to work instantly across Windows, Mac, and Linux.
PORTABLE POWERHOUSE - Compact, lightweight, and vibration-minimizing design makes it the perfect on-the-go external storage solution.
SLEEK COOL DESIGN - Premium full aluminum enclosure not only looks sharp but keeps your drive cool under pressure.
BLAZING FAST TRANSFERS - Experience ultra-responsive data moves with 10 Gbps USB 3.1 Gen 2 speeds—no more waiting around.
UNIVERSAL COMPATIBILITY - Includes both USB-C to C and USB-C to A cables for seamless connection to any modern or legacy port.

The Vantec NexStar Gx NST-271C31-BK is a high-performance 2.5” SATA SSD/HDD enclosure featuring USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C interface for blazing 10 Gbps transfer speeds. Its full aluminum casing ensures efficient heat dissipation and durability, while compatibility with both 7mm and 9.5mm drives offers versatile storage options. Bundled with USB-C to C and USB-C to A cables, it supports plug-and-play across Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms, making it an essential tool for professionals seeking fast, reliable, and portable external storage.

Specifications

ASIN	B072YLWP4Z
Best Sellers Rank	107,875 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 477 in Enclosures
Box Contents	Installation Screws, Quick Install Guide, USB Type-C to Type-A cable, USB Type-C to Type-C, Vantec GX 2.
Brand Name	Vantec
Colour	black
Compatible Devices	Personal Computer
Customer Reviews	4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (147)
Data Transfer Rate	10 Gigabits Per Second
Enclosure Material	Aluminium
Global Trade Identification Number	00844767022598
Hardware Interface	SATA 6.0 Gb/s, USB
Hardware Platform	x86_64
Item Type Name	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)
Item Weight	0.4 Pounds
Manufacturer	Vantec USA
Manufacturer Part Number	NST-271C31-BK
Memory Storage Capacity	8 TB
Model Number	NST-271C31-BK
Network Connectivity Technology	usb
Number of Items	1
Supported Devices Quantity	1
The Standard Size of the Hard Drive or the Bay the Hard Drive Is Compatible With (in inches)	2.5 Inches
UPC	844767022598

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