About Geekworm Raspberry Pi 4 NAS Kit, please refer to blog: https://geekworm.com/blogs/news/geekworm-raspberry-pi-4-nas-kit

The Raspberry Pi 4 Model B computer has been released in July.

We have got many emails about how to add the SSD or HDD storage to the newest Raspberry Pi Model B.

1. Will the X820 2.5 inch SATA HDD/SSD Storage Expansion Board Compatible with Raspberry Pi 4B?

The answer is no, we release a updated version of Raspberry Pi 4B which we call it X825 2.5 inch SATA HDD/SSD Storage Expansion Board.

2. Will the X850 mSATA SSD Storage Expansion BoardCompatible with Raspberry Pi 4B?

The answer is no, we release a updated version for Raspberry Pi 4B which we can it X855 mSATA Storage Expansion Board.

3. Will the X830 V2.0 Safe Shutdown 3.5 inch SATA HDD 12V Storage Expansion Board Compatible with Raspberry Pi 4B?

Actually the USB connector is not right one for Pi 4, but you can replace the USB connector with the Blue USB cable to have a try. Also it will be updated to X835 new model in the future..

New

X825: Raspberry Pi 4 Model B 2.5 inch SATA HDD/SSD Expansion Board X825 V1.2 USB3.1 Shield Compatible with Raspberry Pi 4B Only

The X825 expansion board provides a complete storage solution for newest Raspberry Pi 4 Model B, it supports up to 4TB 2.5-inch SATA hard disk drives (HDD) / solid-state drive (SSD). Only 2.5 inch SATA interface HDD/SDD hard disk is suitable for X825 Board;
It is updated from Raspberry Pi 3B+/3B X820 V3.0 2.5 inch SATA SSD expansion board. (Please refer to X820 if you want use the 2.5 inch SATA SSD on raspberry pi 3b+/3b/2b)

Key Features

• Supports upto 4TB 2.5-inch SATA hard disk drives (HDD) / solid-state drive (SSD) (Theoretically it can work with 6TB or 8TB as well. But actually we do not test the X825 board with 6tb or 8tb HDD, you can have a try.)
• Ideal storage solution for Raspberry Pi 4 Model B
• On-board push button to control power on /off (Press-ON, Hold the button pressed at least 2s -OFF)
• Powers the Raspberry Pi via Pi's 40-pin header
• LED red indicator indicates powered status and blue indicator indicates drive status
• USB 3.1 Gen1 to SATA 6Gb/s Bridge Controller
• Quick file transfer with high-speed USB 3.1 connectivity from a PC or a Mac
• Powers the Raspberry Pi - no additional power supply for RPi 4

Power Supply

• Power supply: AC 100 - 240V input 50 / 60Hz, 5V DC 4A output
• DC Power Plug Size : 5.5*2.5mm
• Important Note: Please use high quality DC 5V 4A power supply, the best choice is to buy the DC 5V 4A power supply that Geekworm provided. If you get low quality power supply to use, it may probably will damage your 2.5 inch HDD/SSD.

Match Metal Case
A metal case with power control switch and super mute cooling fan, it is a perfect choice for X825 V1.2 SSD/HDD storage board user. It also support to install the X735 Auto Cooling & safe shutdown board over Raspberry Pi 4. We call it honeycomb chassis. Also it updated to support Max 15MM thickness big capacity 2.5 inch SATA HDD/SSD

Note: Because we found that USB 3.0 high-speed transmission will interfere with the Raspberry Pi's 2.4G wifi signal. So if you find the 2.4G signal is unstable, please try to use WIFI 5G AP. (Please refer to: www.raspberrypiwiki.com/index.php/X825#Document)
We think this is caused by the unreliability of the Raspberry Pi's wifi design. If the Raspberry Pi Foundation reserves the SMA IPEX antenna interface, everything will become easier. We will also struggle to solve this issue in the future.

 X855: Raspberry Pi 4 Model B mSATA SSD Expansion Board X855 V1.3 USB3.1 Shield Compatible with Raspberry Pi 4B Only

The X855 V1.3 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 X855 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.

Key Features

• Supports upto 1TB mSATA solid-state drive (SSD)
• Ideal storage solution for Raspberry Pi 4 Model B
• 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
• Bus powered, No additional AC adapter required
• Ultra compact size
• Power supply: USB connection with raspberry pi.
• Additional power may be required only when using a large capacity hard disk
• All use patch processing technology, product quality is more reliable;

 

 

Power Supply
Powered by the Raspberry Pi motherboard (only requires extra power when using a large capacity hard drive)

Matching Metal Case for X855
The case for Raspberry Pi 4 with X855 hasn't released yet, but it will release in the near future.

 

This is the third time update of Raspberry Pi X850 mSATA SSD Shield Expansion Board. This Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+(Plus) /Pi 3B mSATA SSD Storage HAT Size Expansion Board | X850 V3.0 USB 3.0 Expansion Board Module for Raspberry Pi is designed to add mSATA interface SSD to your Raspberry Pi mini pc.

The specifications of old X850 V1.3 mSATA SSD Expansion Board:

Old V1.3 Version:
New 5V power input interface on the board:
The X850 V1.3 board is not only powered by USB connection, but also by the 5V power
interface after connecting with the GPIO Pin of the raspberry pi.
When you use a large capacity mSATA or the mSATA is not very new, the power supply by USB
may be not enough, at this time, please use the power cable to connect the GPIO Pin with the
5V power interface on the X850 board.

[Overview]
The X850 expansion board provides a complete storage solution for raspberry pi, only mSATA
interface SDD hard disk is suitable for X850 Board;
Supports 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
For Use With: Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ / 3 Model B / 2B / B+
Support USB 3.0 w/ high quality USB 3.0 Cable ( Lenght- 80cm/2.62inch; Diameter-
5.96mm/0.19inch)
Operating System: All Raspberry Pi operating systems

[Features]
Supports upto 1TB mSATA solid-state drive (SSD)
Ideal storage solution for Raspberry Pi
Quick file transfer with high-speed USB 3.0 connectivity from a PC or a Mac, When the X850
board is connecting with a mSATA SSD, user can use the USB3.0 cable to connect X850 board
with a computer directly as a mobile hard disk.
USB 3.1 Gen1（ Support USB 3.0） to SATA 6Gb/s Bridge Controller
USB 2.0 connectivity offers plug-and-play functionality on your Raspberry Pi
Bus powered, No additional AC adapter required
Ultra compact size: 0

[Specification]
- Power supply: 1/ 5V power cable connection with raspberry pi GPIO; 2/ USB connection with
raspberry pi.
- Output Ports: 1 x USB

 

The specifications of new X850 V3.0 mSATA SSD HAT size Expansion Board:

V3.0 Updated Version features:
New Raspberry Pi Hat Design, the X850 board can be mounted under the raspberry pi, not occupy any ports or space of raspberry pi.
When using the X850 as a bootable hard disk, the problem of 'reboot' command is solved.
Replaced the power supply mode (using the Micro usb power supply instead of the GPIO power supply, additional power may be required only when using a large capacity hard disk)
​WIKI: http://www.raspberrypiwiki.com/index.php/X850

[​Power Supply]
By connecting with USB connector, X820 V3.0 board is Powered by the Raspberry Pi motherboard.
Support 5V power input from the SSD 5V power port on the X850 board at the same time. (you need to get a USB to Micro usb cable by yourself.)(Optional)

[Overview]
The X850 v3.0 expansion board provides a complete storage solution for raspberry pi, only
mSATA interface SDD hard disk is suitable for X850 Board;
Supports 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
Moblie Hard Disk Function: By connecting with a mSATA SSD, user can use the USB3.0 cable to
connect X850 board with a computer directly as a mobile hard disk.
For Use With: Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ / 3 Model B / 2B / B+
Support USB 3.0 w/ high quality USB 3.0 Cable ( Lenght- 80cm/2.62inch; Diameter-
5.96mm/0.19inch)
Operating System: All Raspberry Pi operating systems

[Features]
Supports upto 1TB mSATA solid-state drive (SSD)
Ideal storage solution for Raspberry Pi
Quick file transfer with high-speed USB 3.0 connectivity from a PC or a Mac, When the X850
board is connecting with a mSATA SSD, user can use the USB3.0 cable to connect X850 board
with a computer directly as a mobile hard disk.
USB 3.1 Gen1（ Support USB 3.0） to SATA 6Gb/s Bridge Controller
USB 2.0 connectivity offers plug-and-play functionality on your Raspberry Pi
Bus powered, No additional AC adapter required
Ultra compact size;

How to install the new x850 v3.0 version mSATA SSD storage board:

 

The manufacturer updated X850 to this new 3.0 version according to the customer feedback all around the world.The purpose of update new version is to meet the market and customer requirement. We will always pay attention to each customer's feedback.
If you have any suggestions or requirement, please feel free to contact us by email: sp@geekworm.com.

The metal case for this X850 V3.0 board has been released at the end of Nowember. It use high quality metal material with surface galvanized process which looks like very beautiful small and exquisite. You can install a small cooling fan at the top cover.

Key Features:

• Perfect to install your X850 V3.0 mSATA storage board and Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+/3B/2B/B+ 
• High quality metal material with surface galvanized process;
• Support to install super mute cooling fan inside the top cover case
• GPIO cable slot is reserved at the side face
• Round cooling holes on side face of the case, almost no weakness for your Raspberry Pi Bluetooth and WIFI signal;
• round holes at the case side cover and stripe long holes at the case button for better heat dissipation
• Case Size after installation: 9cm x 6.2cm x 4.1cm / 3.54inch x 2.44inch x 1.61inch;

This is the new design metal enclosure to install the newest X850 V3.0 board and Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ (Plus), or Raspberry Pi 3 Model B, or Raspberry Pi 2 Model B or Raspberry Pi 1 Model B+.

Geekworm design this X850 V3.0 match metal case after combined a lot of customers' feedback and suggestions according to the Raspberry Pi fans' demand.

In March 2019, we get the customer feeback that the Raspberry Pi Aluminium Alloy Metal Armor Cooling Case can also be used to install the X850 and Raspberry Pi board.

Here are the real shoot photos by our customers:

 

Welcome each fan's advice all around the world. If you have any advice, please feel free to contact us.

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