M2 NVMe SSD Expansion Board X872 For RPi 4B

Overview
This is the X872 NVMe M.2 SSD Storage Expansion Board specially designed for Raspbeerry Pi 4 model B computer, it provides a complete storage solution for Raspberry Pi 4. It supports multiple M.2 NVMe SSD lengths including: 2280, 2260, 2242, 2230. X872 is upgraded from X870 and basically redesigned in X870, you can use it as a mobile SSD hard drive also.

Important NOTE:
This X872 is not fit to ROCK64 and Raspberry pi 3B+ /3B because the difference of USB 3 position. Please refet to X870 if you want use NVMe ssd on the Raspberry pi 3B+/3B or ROCK64 board.

Key Features

Ideal storage solution only for Raspberry Pi 4 – M.2 NVMe SSD Shield
Supports up to 2TB M.2 NVMe SSD solid-state drives (Note: NOT recommend to use SAMSUNG SSD, if use SAMSUNG SSD, please close WiFi.)
Supports multiple M.2 NVMe SSD lengths including: 2280, 2260, 2242, 2230
Allows booting OS from your HDD/SSD for faster app opens, web serving and file copying (see FAQ 1)
USB3.1 Gen1 5Gb/s connectivity offers plug-and-play functionality on your Raspberry Pi 4
Ultra-fast Data Transfers from a PC or a Mac (USB3.1 Gen2 10Gb/s, Gen1 5Gb/s, USB2.0 480Mb/s)
Integrated USB 3.1 Gen2 to PCIe Gen3x2 10Gb/s bridge controller
Integrated high efficiency step-Down Converter, 3.3V max3.5A to power the SSD
External self-powered or USB bus-powered
Onboard DC 55×25 jack & XH2.54 connector for extra SSD power supply
LED red indicator indicates powered status and blue indicator indicates drive status
Specially-made USB3.1 jumper to connect with Raspberry Pi – no cabling required!
Fully compatible with X735 for intelligent power management and cooling your Raspberry Pi
Fully compatible with X710 for wide input voltage (6~36V) and intelligent power management
Fully compatible with X765 for powering over Ethernet (POE, 5V 5A)
Fully compatible with X725 for uninterruptible power supply (18650 UPS, 5.1V 8A, WOL)
PCB Size :87mm x 56mm

Specifications:
Power Supply

5Vdc +/-5% , Powered by Raspberry Pi USB port
5Vdc via DC power jack or XH2.5 connector, Extra power for the SSD

Ports & Connectors

USB A socket x 1
DC power jack 5.5*2.5mm x 1
XH2.54 power connector x 1
67Pin M.2 connector P=0.5mm, H3.2mm, Key M x 1

NOTES

Only compatible with NVMe M.2 SSDs
Not compatible with M.2 SATA SSDs, M.2 PCIe AHCI SSDs, or other M.2 non-NVMe devices
As with all SSDs, new media must be formatted before use, please refer to Tutorial Initalize New SSD
SSDs use exceptionally high performance storage media that will run hot when under load
Older SSD drives with less efficient flash media may not perform as well as newer drives

Packing List

Only X872 Board