Raspberry Pi 4B M.2 Expansion board

The USB3.0 to M.2 NGFF (SATA) SSD Expansion Board is designed for Raspberry Pi 4 Model B, it provides a complete storage solution for Raspberry Pi 4 Model B. The latest X862 V2.0 only supports M.2 NGFF SSD Key-B 2280 length.

To use the expansion board, you will definitely need an M.2 NGFF (SATA) SSD. If you don't already have one, consider getting the expansion board together with a 120GB MakerDisk M.2 SSD, pre-loaded with Raspberry Pi OS.

Features and specifications

• X862 V2.0 Expansion Board
  • Compatible with all Raspberry Pi Operating Systems (OS)
  • Fully compatible with Raspberry Pi 4 Model B (Make sure the EEPROM comes with the latest bootloader):
    
    • 2GB RAM
    • 4GB RAM
    • 8GB RAM
  • Ideal storage solution for Raspberry Pi 4 - M.2 NGFF SATA SSD expansion board
  • Supports up to 2TB M.2 NGFF SSD solid-state drive
  • Integrated USB 3.1 Gen1 to SATA 6Gb/s bridge controller
  • Integrated high-efficiency step-down converter, 3.3V max 4A to power the SSD
  • USB3.1 Gen1 5Gb/s connectivity offers plug-and-play functionality on your Raspberry Pi 4 Model B
  • Allows booting OS from your HDD/SSD for faster app opens, web serving, and file copying
  • The Blue LED indicator indicates drive status
  • External self-powered or USB bus-powered
  • Onboard DC jack & XH2.54 connector for extra SSD power supply
  • Specially-made USB3.1 bridge to connect with Raspberry Pi - no cabling required!
  • Fully compatible with:
    • M.2 SATA/NGFF Solid-State Memory Stick, NOT NVMe
  • Power supply:
    • 5VDC +/-5%, Powered via USB port by Raspberry Pi 4
  • Ports & Connectors:
    • USB socket - USB 3.0 type A x1
    • 67Pin M.2 connector P=0.5mm, H3.2mm, Key B x1
  • PCB size: 87mm x 56mm

Note:

1. Compatible with M.2 NGFF SATA SSDs only, not compatible with NVMe M.2 SSDs
2. As with all SSDs, new media must be formatted before use
3. SSDs use exceptionally high-performance storage media that will run hot when under load
4. Older SSD drives with less efficient flash media may not perform as well as newer drives

Packing list

• 1 x X862 M.2 NGFF SATA SSD Shield, V2.0
• 1 x USB3.1 jumper
• 4 x Screw M2.5 *6mm
• 4 x Spacer M/F M2.5 *12mm
• 4 x Spacer F/F M2.5 *8mm
• 1 x Screwdriver
• 1 x Screw M2.5 *4mm

Links

• USB3.0 to M.2 Expansion Board Wiki
• BerryBoot v2.0 - bootloader tutorial, BerryTerminal
• BerryBoot v2.0 download
• BerryBoot ready images