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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Description

💼 Elevate your data game with speed, security, and style!

COOL DURABLE DESIGN - Premium aluminum housing with front vents ensures optimal heat dissipation and drive longevity.
MASSIVE STORAGE POTENTIAL - Supports over 2TB per drive, perfect for managing your growing digital library with ease.
BLAZING FAST DATA TRANSFER - Experience up to 5Gbps USB 3.0 speeds for seamless file access and backups.
DUAL DRIVE RAID FLEXIBILITY - Configure JBOD, RAID 0, or RAID 1 to prioritize speed or data redundancy effortlessly.
PLUG PLAY UNIVERSAL COMPATIBILITY - Works flawlessly with Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux for versatile professional use.

The Vantec Nexstar GX is a sleek dual 2.5" SATA SSD/HDD RAID enclosure featuring USB 3.0 connectivity with speeds up to 5Gbps. It supports multiple RAID modes (JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1) for customizable performance or redundancy, housed in a durable aluminum case with front vents for superior cooling. Compatible across major OS platforms and capable of handling drives over 2TB each, it’s the perfect compact solution for professionals seeking fast, reliable, and expandable storage.

Specifications

ASIN	B074NM3ZXS
Brand	Vantec
Built-In Media	NexStar GX USB 3.
Color	Black
Colour	Black
Compatible Devices	Desktop, Laptop, Personal Computer
Connectivity Technology	usb
Customer Reviews	4.3 out of 5 stars 3,786 Reviews
Data Transfer Rate	5000 Megabits Per Second
Enclosure Material	Aluminum Casing with ABS tray
Global Trade Identification Number	00844767022710
Hard Disk Form Factor	2.5 Inches
Hardware Interface	USB 3.0
Hardware Platform	Universal
Hardware interface	USB 3.0
Hardware platform	Universal
Item Dimensions L x W x H	12L x 8W x 2.5H centimeters
Item Type Name	Vantec Nexstar GX USB 3.0 Dual 2.5" SATA SSD/HDD RAID Enclosure, Black (NST-272S3-BK)
Item Weight	0.66 Pounds
Manufacturer	Vantec USA
Material	Aluminum Casing with ABS tray
Memory Storage Capacity	2 TB
Mfr Part Number	NST-272S3-BK
Model Number	NST-272S3-BK
Product dimensions	12L x 8W x 2.5H centimeters
Supported Devices Quantity	2
UPC	844767022710
Unit Count	1 Count

Reviews

D**)

Looks great and works very well

9.05.2018

B**R

Working Fine

19.07.2018

E**B

price vs options

13.12.2013

M**X

Delivers on SPEED

24.03.2019

L**X

Muy bueno y recomendable.

Muy buen enclosure, había estado buscando un enclosure 3.0 que funcionará bien y al fin éste lo hizo, fue el tercero, primero un Anker que dejó de funcionar a la semana, luego un Sabrent que funcionaba bien, pero sólo en puertos 2.0, en puerto 3.0 simplemente no escribía nada, solo funcionaba en modo lectura, el diseño es bastante atractivo, el disco se fija bastante bien al enclosure para evitar moviento, viene con la tornillería necesaria, solo se echó en falta un destornillador para fijar los tornillos. La velocidad de lectura/escritura es bastante buena, claro, esto también depende del disco duro que se utilice. 100% recomendable.

6.07.2016

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