For Raspberry Pi 4, X862 V2.1 M.2 NGFF SATA SSD Storage Expansion Board Support Key-B 2280 SSD

📢 Product Update Notice: X862 V2.1 Release

Effective Date: October 22, 2026

Applicable Model: X862 V2.1 (Upgraded from X862 V2.0)

What’s New in X862 V2.1?

We are pleased to announce the release of X862 V2.1, featuring key hardware optimizations to deliver improved performance and greater flexibility for your M.2 NGFF SATA storage setup.

• Optimized USB 3.0 to SATA Bridge Controller

  Further enhanced controller stability and signal integrity, ensuring improved data transmission reliability and better host compatibility.

• Expanded M.2 NGFF SATA SSD Form Factor Support

  Now fully supports multiple SSD lengths (2280 / 2260 / 2242 / 2230), allowing you to seamlessly install your preferred M.2 SATA drive size without extra adapters.

Overview
This is new updated X862 V2.0 version from X862 V1.0. We solve the EMC interference issue between Raspberry Pi 4 and USB3.0 device.
The X862 V2.0 M.2 NGFF SATA SSD Shield is designed for Raspberry Pi 4 model B, it provides a complete storage solution for Raspberry Pi 4. New X862 V2.0 ONLY support M.2 NGFF SSD Key-B 2280 length. The X860 V2.0 support UASP.

User Manual

• https://wiki.geekworm.com/X862_V2.0
• https://wiki.geekworm.com/X735

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For Use With

• Raspberry Pi 4 Model B

Operating System

• All Raspberry Pi operating systems

Key Features

• Ideal storage solution for Raspberry Pi 4 - M.2 NGFF SATA SSD Shield
• Supports up to 2TB M.2 NGFF SSD solid-state drive
• Only supports M.2 NGFF SSD 2280 length
• UASP supported for Raspberry Pi 4
• Integrated USB 3.1 Gen1 to SATA 6Gb/s bridge controller
• Integrated high efficiency step-Down Converter, 3.3V max 4A to power the SSD
• USB3.1 Gen1 5Gb/s connectivity offers plug-and-play functionality on your Raspberry Pi 4
• Allows booting OS from your HDD/SSD for faster app opens, web serving and file copying (see note 2)
• LED blue indicator indicates drive status
• Specially-made USB3.1 jumper to connect with Raspberry Pi - no cabling required!
• 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 X728 for uninterruptible power supply (18650 UPS, 5.1V 8A, smart power mgmt)

Specifications
Power supply:
5Vdc +/-5% , Powered via USB port by Raspberry Pi 4

Ports & Connectors:
USB socket - USB 3.0 type A x1
67Pin M.2 connector P=0.5mm, H3.2mm, Key B x1
PCB Size 87mm x 56mm
NOTES:

• Only compatible with Key-B SSD length 2280
• Compatible with M.2 NGFF SATA SSDs only, not compatible with NVMe M.2 SSDs
• As with all SSDs, new media must be formatted before use
• SSDs use exceptionally high performance storage media that will run hot when under load
• Older SSD drives with less efficient flash media may not perform as well as newer drives

Matching Metal Case
https://wiki.geekworm.com/X857-C3 (SOULD OUT)

Packing List

• 1x X862 V2.0 Board
• 1x X735 V3.0 Board
• 1x Type-C 5V 4A Power Supply(EU plug)