Correct Superdrive Caddy/Optibay for SSD in Mac Mini 2009

Hi there, I'm looking at getting an SSD for my Mac Mini '09, but could really use some help with a couple of things.
Firstly, from what I understand the Superdrive in Mac Mini's are 12.7mm. Correct?
Secondly—since/if it is the larger 12.7mm—can I therefore use either a 9.5mm or 12.7mm caddy to hold the SSD, or should I ensure it is 12.7mm. I only ask as there seems to be a lot more 9.5mm caddys about and I thought I would get the smaller option so I could re-use it in a Macbook Pro.
Thirdly, there are a lot of caddys about on eBay and I wondered if they are compatible with Minis. I wasn't sure if the design is rather generic between PC and Macs.
Thank you any answer-ers. I have looked on the google, but couldn't find anything that quite set my mind at ease...
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