X873 V2.0

X873 V2.0 Interface

X873 V2.0

How to Power Pi4 & X873 V2.0

X873 V2.0 with M.2 NVMe SSD

X873 V2.0

X873 V2.0-Front View

X873 V2.0-Rear View

Overview

The X873 is a USB 3.0 to NVMe SSD expansion board specifically designed for the Raspberry Pi 4, providing a simple and speedy means to expand storage capacity for your Raspberry Pi 4. This compact and sleek shield facilitates effortless connection of various M.2 SSD sizes (including 2280, 2260, 2242, and 2230) to your Raspberry Pi 4. The SuperSpeed USB 3.0 port enables rapid data transfer speeds of up to 5Gbps, allowing you to move large amounts of data within seconds. Additionally, the built-in LED light indicates the reading or writing status, eliminating the need for guesswork

The X873 also includes a power button for easy power control, which is a great feature missing in the Raspberry Pi 4. A single press turns it on, while holding it for 3 seconds initiates a safe shutdown, and holding it for 7 seconds forces a power-off.

Whether you aim to establish a home media center or create a Network-attached storage (NAS) system for storing and streaming your videos, music, and photos, the X872 can function as an ideal storage solution. Moreover, it supports booting the operating system from your SSD, leading to quicker application launches, 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

FOR USE WITH	Raspberry Pi 4 Only
Key Features	Supports high-capacity M.2 NVMe solid-state drives up to 4TB Accommodates various M.2 NVMe SSD form factors, including 2280, 2260, 2242, and 2230 Supporting booting OS from your SSD for faster app opens, web serving and file copying Integrated USB 3.1 Gen1 to SATA 6Gb/s bridge controller USB3.1 Gen1 5Gb/s connectivity offers plug-and-play functionality on your Raspberry Pi Compatible with USB 2.0 LED blue indicator indicates drive status On-board button to control power on, reboot and safe shutdown On-board LED shows the status of power on, reboot and shutdown Supports safe shutdown and full poweroff through software Supports auto power-on Powering via both GPIO pin header and USB port, ensuring sufficient power supply without any worries Designed to be attached on bottom, allows using your favorite HATs alongside it Specially-made USB3.1 jumper to connect with Raspberry Pi - no additional cables needed PCB Size: 87.3mm x 72mm
Technical Specification	Power supply: 5Vdc +/-5% via USB3 port & GPIO pin header Ports & Connectors: USB socket - USB 3.0 type A SSD connector - M.2 KEY-M 67P
Important Notes	The X873, a USB 3.0 devices might generate radio frequency interference that can cause Wi-Fi and other wireless devices operating in the 2.4GHz band to have issues communicating with your Raspberry Pi4. To avoid interference on the 2.4GHz band using Wi-Fi, try using the 5GHz band instead. If problem still exists, please turn off WiFi and use the wired network instead.

Packing List

• X873 V2.0 shield x1
• USB3.0 Connector x1
• M2.5x9.5mm F/F Spacers x4
• M2.5x5+6mm F/M Spacers x4
• M2.5x5mm Screws x4
• M2x4mm Screw x1

User Manual

• X873 V2.0 Hardware: X873 V2.0 Hardware
• X873 V2.0 Software: X873 V2.0 Software

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