VantecNexStar 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

VantecNexStar 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

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

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

⚡10 Gbps transfer speed

💻Compatible with all OS

🛡️Aluminum casing for durability

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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 TX 3.5" USB 3.0 Hard Drive Enclosure (NST-328S3-BK ),Black

Description

🚀 Elevate Your Storage Game!

ELEGANT DESIGN - Sleek aluminum casing for style and heat dissipation.
SMART FEATURES - Auto spin-down with system sleep for energy efficiency.
ULTIMATE MOBILITY - Transform your 2.5'' SATA drives into portable powerhouses.
SUPER SPEED TRANSFER - Experience lightning-fast data transfers with USB 3.1 Gen 2.
UNIVERSAL COMPATIBILITY - Works seamlessly with USB Type-A and Type-C devices.

The Vantec NexStar Gx USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C Enclosure is a sleek and efficient solution for converting 7mm or 9.5mm 2.5'' SATA SSD/HDD drives into external hard drives. With a robust aluminum design, it supports ultra-fast SATA III transfer speeds of up to 10 Gbps and is compatible with all major operating systems. The enclosure comes with both USB Type-C and Type-A cables, ensuring versatility for all your devices. Plus, it features smart energy-saving capabilities and lifetime technical support.

Specifications

Item Weight	6.4 ounces
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
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
Country of Origin	China
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Date First Available	June 20, 2017

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