X876

X876 Shield Interface

X876 Assemble

X876 Supported SSD

X876 Read & Write Speed Test

X876-K Inner View

Overview

• The X876 is a new ultra-compact design M.2 NVMe SSD expansion board which offers an easy and fast way to create storage solution for your Raspberry Pi 4 Model B. UASP supported for Raspberry Pi 4.

• The X876 can be the perfect storage solution for your home media center and building Network-attached storage (NAS) for storing and streaming your own videos, music, and digital photos around the house and even across the world. The X876 also supports operating system booting from your SSD for faster app opens, web serving and file copying.

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Raspberry Pi 4 M.2 NVMe, M.2 SATA, mSATA Shield:

Product Name	Compatible with	Socket	Power Requirement	Matching Case	Extra Cooling Solution Recommended	Installation Video
X862 V2.0	Raspberry Pi 4	M.2 SATA Key-B NGFF SSD 2280	USB C 5Vdc +/-5% , ≥4A	X857-C3	X735/X708	Click to play
X863	Raspberry Pi 4	M.2 SATA Key-B NGFF SSD 2280	USB C 5Vdc +/-5% , ≥4A	X863-C1	X732	Click to play
X876	Raspberry Pi 4	M.2 NVMe Key-M 2280	USB C 5Vdc +/-5% , ≥4A	X863-C1	X732	Click to play
X873 V2.0	Raspberry Pi 4	M.2 NVMe Key-M 2280	USB C 5Vdc +/-5% , ≥4A	NO Matching Case yet	-	-
X872 V2.0	Raspberry Pi 4	M.2 NVMe Key-M 2280	USB C 5Vdc +/-5% , ≥4A	X857-C3	X735/X708	-
X857 V2.0	Raspberry Pi 4	mSATA SSD	USB C 5Vdc +/-5% , ≥4A	X857-C3	X735/X708	Click to play

Features

• Ideal storage solution for Raspberry Pi 4 - NVME M.2 SSD Shield
• Integrated high efficiency step-Down Converter, 3.3V max 3.5A to power the SSD
• USB bus-powered AND Raspberry Pi 4 direct 5V power via onboard pogo pins
• Supports up to 2TB NVME M.2 SSD solid-state drive
• Supports multiple M.2 NVMe SSD lengths including: 2280, 2260, 2242, 2230, but only 2280 holes are already threaded
• UASP supported for Raspberry Pi 4 (Not support TRIM)
• LED blue indicator indicates drive status
• Allows booting OS from your HDD/SSD for faster app opens, web serving and file copying
• Fully compatible with X732 for power management and cooling your Raspberry Pi 4
• PCB Size:87x82mm/3.42x3.22inch

How to Power

• Power supply: 5Vdc +/-5% , ≥3A (Via Type-C port of Raspberry Pi 4 or X732)

Document

• File:Usb3-frequency-interference-papers.pdf
• How to Run Raspberry Pi 4 from a SSD or Flash Drive: Does the X825/X855 support USB boot
• Tutorial – How to Initialize, Partition and Format a Brand New SSD in Windows: File:Tutorial Initalize New SSD.pdf
• How to set up OpenMediaVault on Raspberry Pi 4

Some Tips

• Properly Mount USB Storage on Raspberry Pi
• Auto Mount an NTFS USB Drive on Raspberry Pi
• Difficulty booting from SSD drive

Packing List

• 1x X876 V1.1 NVME M.2 SSD Shield
• 1x USB3 Connector
• 1x USB3.0 Cable
• 4x M2.5 *5+3mm M/F Spacers
• 4x M2.5 *5mm Screws
• 1x M2 *4mm Screw
• 1x Screw driver

Match Metal Case

Please refer to X863-C1.

Match Cooling Fan Expansion Board

refer to X732

In fact, X735 also supports X863, but X863-C1 does not support the installation of X876+X735, that is, if you choose X735+X876, then there is no matching case.

User Manual

• X876 Dimensions source file (DXF): File:X876-PCB-v1.dxf - You can view it with Autodesk Viewer online

Installation Video

Please refer to X863-K, it is the same! https://youtu.be/fapPM632OOI

FAQ

Q1： Can I power use the official RaspberryPi POE Hat to power the Raspberry Pi 4, X876 V1.1 NVME M.2 SSD Storage Expansion Board Support Key-M 2280 SSD ?

A: Yes, it is OK.

Q2：IS the X876 compatible with PCIE 4.0 or 3.0?

A: The X876 is only compatible with PCIE 3.0

Q3: Why is the X876 SSD not recognized?

A: It is recommended that you troubleshoot the following points:

1. Check if you are using the correct SSD, X876 supports M.2 NVME ssd only but not sata/ngff SSD, please refer to the picture below:

1. Use the black USB 3.0 cable in the box to replace the USB connector to check if the USB connector is faulty.
2. Check the pogo pins on the X876 board are damaged.
3. Startup the Raspberry Pi and enter the teminal window, then run the command lspci to check if there is an x876 device? (or send the result to support@geekworm.com)
4. consider partitioning the SSD, formatting it, etc. refer to to the documentation: File:Tutorial Initalize New SSD.pdf
5. Finally, please let us know the store you purchased it from and your order number so we can check if we need to update the firmware for x876.

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Anonymous user #8

15 months ago

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Are the X876 pogo pins compatible with the RPi 5B.

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Harry

14 months ago

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X876 is not compatible with PI 5.

You can refer to X1001

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Anonymous user #7

17 months ago

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How many PCIe lanes are on the M.2 slot? x4?

If it is x4, can it be configured to be bifurcated, x2x2 to support an Intel Optane H10 SSD (x2 to Optane, x2 to QLC)?

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Walker

17 months ago

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Hi, it is x 4, but we haven't tested the Intel Optane H10 SSD.

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Anonymous user #6

19 months ago

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i want to use a atx power supply, can i use the x715 to power raspi 4 along wirh the x876?

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Walker

19 months ago

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Hello, X876 is generally used with X732, Via Type-C port of Raspberry Pi 4 or X732), we have not tested this atx power supply, but please be careful not to use inferior power supply.

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Anonymous user #5

19 months ago

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I have the X735 3.0 and the X876.

I know this case doesn't accommodate the X735.

Is there case that will fit the X735 3.0, RPI 4B and the X876?

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Walker

19 months ago

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Hello, sorry, X876 and X735 currently do not have matching shells.

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Anonymous user #4

24 months ago

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What about TRIM support?

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Walker

24 months ago

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Hello, support TRIM

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Anonymous user #3

27 months ago

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Hello, does the X876 support the Rasbperry Pi 3?

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Lisa

27 months ago

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Hello,X876 board is not compatible with Pi3.

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Anonymous user #2

32 months ago

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I am wondering how you power the nvme when the USB3 ports on the 4B only deliver 900mah? how does this solution work? Thank you

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Lisa

32 months ago

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Hello，

USB +direct 5V power via the pogo pin.

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Anonymous user #1

32 months ago

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Hi Can i use x735 v3 As Power supply via pi for x876

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Lisa

32 months ago

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Hello,

You can use X735 V3.0, but it's not a power supply. and the metal case not support X735.

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