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==Overview==
The X856 mSATA SSD Shield expansion board is updated by [[X855]], it provides a complete storage solution for Raspberry Pi 4 Model B, only mSATA interface SDD hard disk is suitable for X856 mSATA SSD extension board; Support up to 1TB mSATA solid-state drive (SSD); With this module, user can build a mobile hard disk with a mSATA SSD for Raspberry Pi 4 Model B.

==Features==
{| class="wikitable"
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| For Use With || Raspberry Pi 4 Model B
|-
| Operating System || All Raspberry Pi operating systems
|-
| Key Features ||
* Supports up to 1TB mSATA solid-state drive (SSD)
* Ideal storage solution for Raspberry Pi 4 Model B only
* Allows booting OS from your SSD for faster app opens, web serving and file copying, a microSD card is required for forcing the Raspbian OS to use the SSD for its "root" partition
* USB 3.1 Gen1（ Support USB 3.0） to SATA 6Gb/s Bridge Controller
* Quick file transfer with high-speed USB 3.0 connectivity from a PC or a Mac
* USB bus-powered, No additional AC adapter required
* Ultra compact size
* Specially-made USB3.1 jumper to connect with Raspberry Pi - no additional cables needed
* Mounting holes and standoffs provide mechanical stability of the Raspberry Pi and X825 assembly
* 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)
|-
| Power Supply I/O ports ||
* - Power supply: 5Vdc +/-5% , Powered via Pi's USB port
* 5Vdc via micro-USB socket
* - Ports & Connectors: USB socket - USB 3.0 type A x1
* 52P Mini PCI-E mSATA slot x1
* - PCB Size 85mm x 56mm
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| Notes ||
* A microSD card is required for forcing the Raspbian OS to use the HDD/SSD for its "root" partition
* <span style="color:red;font-weight:bold">WARNING:
<span style="color:red;font-weight:bold">Do not power your Raspberry Pi via the Pi's 40-pin header and type-C socket at the same time.</span>
|-
|}

==Packing List==
* X856 mSATA SSD shield x 1
* USB3.1 jumper x 1
* Screw M2.5 *6mm x 6
* Spacer M/F M2.5 *12mm x 4
* Spacer F/F M2.5 *8mm x 4

==Installation Guide==

[[File:X856安装说明-A4-1.jpg|800px|X856 installation Guide]]

==Document==
# Please refer to: [https://www.tomshardware.com/news/boot-raspberry-pi-from-usb,39782.html How to Run Raspberry Pi 4 or 3 Off an SSD or Flash Drive]
# How to Initialize, Partition and Format a Brand New SSD in Windows – [[File:Tutorial_Initalize_New_SSD.pdf]]

# Setting the permissions for your HDD /SDD in Raspbian
<pre>sudo chown pi:pi /media/pi/<HARD-DRIVE-LABEL> location</pre> -Change the owner to pi and all users should have full r/w/x permissions
<pre>sudo chmod 777 /media/pi/<HARD-DRIVE-LABEL> location</pre> -Make your HDD/SSD readable, writable and executable by everyone

==FAQ==
Q1: Does the X856 support USB boot?

Please refer to [[Does the X825/X855 support USB boot]]

Q2: What msata SSD is recommend?

It is '''not recommend use Samsung brand SSD''', and you can choose other brand that you like.

==Some Tips==
Thanks for Britt Johnston:

I have written new code to support your X735 device and documented how to use X735 and X856 together see: https://github.com/hoopsurfer/pdx for more, the new code is very reliable in my experience.
https://storage.jamesachambers.com/ssd/

https://github.com/hoopsurfer/pdx/blob/master/installX856.md


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