Overview
After continuously collecting customers' feedback, we have updated and released this fanal version of the mSata port SSD: X857. It is upgraded from X855 (1st generation) and X856 (2nd generation).
This X857 mSATA SSD Shield expansion board provides a complete storage solution for Raspberry Pi 4 Model B, only mSATA interface SDD hard disk is suitable for X857 mSATA SSD extension board; Support up to 2TB mSATA solid-state drive (SSD); Now it is time to build a mobile hard disk with a mSATA SSD for your Raspberry Pi 4 Model B.
Features
For Use With | Raspberry Pi 4 Model B |
Operating System | All Raspberry Pi operating systems |
Key Features |
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Power Supply I/O ports |
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Notes |
Do not power your Raspberry Pi via the Pi's 40-pin header and type-C socket at the same time. |
Some Tips
Packing List
- 1 x X857 mSATA SSD shield (Not including mSata SSD)
- 1 x USB3.1 jumper
- 6 x Screw M2.5 *6mm
- 4 x Spacer M/F M2.5 *12mm
- 4 x Spacer F/F M2.5 *8mm
Document
- Please refer to: How to Run Raspberry Pi 4 or 3 Off an SSD or Flash Drive
- Tutorial – Tutorial Initalize New SSD
- How to set up OpenMediaVault on Raspberry Pi 4
- Setting the permissions for your HDD /SDD in Raspbian
sudo chown pi:pi /media/pi/<HARD-DRIVE-LABEL> location
Change the owner to pi and all users should have full r/w/x permissions
sudo chmod 777 /media/pi/<HARD-DRIVE-LABEL> location
Make your HDD/SSD readable, writable and executable by everyone
Installation Guide
FAQ
Q0: What to do if you find the SSD is not recognize?
A: 1. Please confirm that you use the SSD with right interface which match with the socket of your expansion shield. (Not recommend to use SAMSUNG SSD, as there will be EMC interference.)
2. If use WiFi, please try to close WIFI to test.
3. Please try provide extra power to X872.
If still any issue, please email us at support@geekworm.com and provide the follow information:
- 1. Your order number.
- 2. The SSD model you use.
- 3. Photos about all the hardware connection.
- 4. Run the command " lsusb" and show us the result.
Q1: Does the X857 support USB boot?
A: Please refer to Does the X825/X855 support USB boot
Q2: What msata SSD is recommend?
A: It is not recommend use Samsung brand SSD as there will be electromagnetic interference between the Samsung SSD and X857 which make the SSD can not be recognized, and you can choose other big brand that you like.
Q3: Does X857 support TRIM?
A: Yes, X857 supports TRIM (Thanks for Mark), It will ensure the longevity and performance of mSATA drives.(The important thing is a rule has to be created to tell the OS this and then a cron entry made to schedule it.)
More detail refer to: https://www.glump.net/howto/desktop/enable-trim-on-an-external-ssd-on-linux
Matching Metal Case for X857
Please refer to X857-C1 Case
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