Metal Case with 120GB M.2 SSD for RPi 4 Model B

Note: For limited quantity and time, Phidisk PhantomKnight M.2 SATA III SSD is upgraded to 480GB!

Note: This kit includes USB3.0 SATA Shield, metal case, and Phidisk PhantomKnight 120GB 480GB M.2 SATA III SSD

Combining with the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B board, it can be your NAS (Network Attached Storage), Media Server, or simple local cloud server in your home. Or maybe you just want to boot your huge Retropie image from SSD, SSD offers cheaper memory and faster booting time compared to MicroSD.

Yes, even booting Raspberry Pi OS from SSD (Phidisk PhantomKnight II) is much faster than the microSD card that we have. Here is the diagnostic result that we get using Raspberry Pi Diagnostics:

• Sequential write speed 300623 KB/sec (target 10000) - PASS, 30 times faster than the target
• Random write speed 11636 IOPS (target 500) - PASS, nearly 24 times faster than the target
• Random read speed 10915 (target 1500) - PASS, nearly 8 times faster than the target

If we compare with 128GB microSD(Phidisk):

• Sequential Write: microSD is ~27MB/S, Phidisk SSD is 300MB/S. SSD is more than 10X faster than microSD
• Random IOPS - Write: microSD is ~1000 IOPS, Phidisk SSD is ~11000 IOPS. SSD is more than 11X faster than microSD
• Random IOPS - Read: microSD is ~2300 IOPS, Phidisk SSD is ~10000 IOPS. SSD is more than 4X faster than microSD

Note: Raspberry Pi Diagnosis result depends on many factors (New memory or used memory, interface, SATA interface, USB interface, USB cable, etc). It should be taken as a reference only.

The M.2 NGFF SATA SSD Shield for Raspberry Pi 4 Model B, it provides a complete storage solution for the most powerful Raspberry Pi board. It supports multiple M.2 NGFF SSD lengths including 2280, 2260, 2242, 2230.

Note: This is meant for the Raspberry Pi 4B mainboard only as of the placement of USB 3.0 port.

We have tested this expansion board with Phidisk PhantomKnight 120GB and 480GB M.2 SATA III.

This M.2 2280 PhantomKnight^II SSD from Phidisk apparently has a maximum sequential read and write speed of up to 560MB/s and 500MB/s respectively. The above results are limited by the USB3.0 to SATA interface. With Windows and Linux OS booting features, it consumes low power and heat. However, it can endure high temperatures, from 0°C up to 70°C. The SSD SATA also can endure shock and vibration.

Note: The Phidisk PhantomKnight II 2.5" SSD SATA III drive is PRE-LOADED with the Raspberry Pi OS and Pre-installed on the M.2 shield (during promotion only) so you can use it with Raspberry Pi 4 Model B right out of the box (if the Raspberry Pi 4B is ready with USB boot).

The Raspberry Pi 4B is configured to boot over the USB port and manage to get amazing data access speed through this board.

Notes:

• A microSD card is REQUIRED for forcing the Raspbian OS to use the HDD/SSD for its "root" partition.
• 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 that use exceptionally high-performance storage media will run hot when under load.
• Older SSD drives with less efficient flash media may not perform as well as newer drives.

Not sure your Raspberry Pi 4B is ready for USB boot? Check these steps out:

Option 1: Do it from Raspberry Pi OS desktop with a monitor, keyboard, and mouse, going into the raspi_config, by leepspvideo:

After the Raspberry Pi Imager loaded the EEPROM firmware into the microSD card, insert it into your Raspberry Pi 4B microSD card slot and power it up. After just 3 seconds, the EEPROM is updated with new firmware and it is ready for USB boot.

Option 3: Boot it directly if your Raspberry Pi 4B comes with the latest firmware in the EEPROM, nothing needed to be updated :)

A metal case is also included in the kit. It is a perfect metal case with a power control switch and super low noise cooling fan for the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B and the M.2 NGFF/SATA SSD Shield. It supports the Power Management and UPS HAT installation for intelligent power management and cooling your Raspberry Pi, also supports battery holder installation for UPS function (U100) too. The equipped cooling fan is installed on the side of the battery holder to provide better heat dissipation.

Features:

• USB3.0 SATA Shield for Raspberry Pi 4:
  • Compatible with all Raspberry Pi operating systems (OS)
  • Fully compatible with Raspberry Pi 4 Model B (but not need to configure the EEPROM to boot from USB):
    • 1GB RAM (discontinued, but still compatible)
    • 2GB RAM
    • 4GB RAM
    • 8GB RAM (newly launched in May 2020)
  • Ideal storage solution for Raspberry Pi 4 - M.2 NGFF SATA SSD Shield
  • Supports up to 2TB M.2 NGFF SSD solid-state drive
  • Supports multiple M.2 NGFF SSD lengths including 2280, 2260, 2242, 2230 (additional spacer will be required for SSD lengths 2260, 2242 and 2230. The spacer is NOT included in the kit)
  • 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
  • The Blue LED indicator indicates drive status
  • External self-powered or USB bus-powered
  • Onboard DC jack & XH2.54 connector for extra SSD power supply
  • Specially-made USB3.1 bridge to connect with Raspberry Pi - no cabling required!
  • Fully compatible with:
    • M.2 SATA/NGFF Solid-State Memory Stick, NOT NVMe
  • Power supply:
    • 5VDC +/-5%, Powered via USB-C port by Raspberry Pi. You should have it if you have the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B board.
    • 5VDC via DC power jack or XH2.5 connector, Extra power supply for SSD.
  • Ports & Connectors:
    • USB socket - USB 3.0 type A x1
    • Power input jack 5.5*2.5mm x1
    • XH2.54 SSD power input connector x1
    • 67Pin M.2 connector P=0.5mm, H=3.2mm, Key B x1
  • PCB size: 87mm x 56mm
• Phidisk PhantomKnight^II 120GB 480GB (limited promo) M.2 SATA III SSD:
  • Pre-loaded with Raspberry Pi OS
  • Low power consumption
  • Low heat consumption
  • High level of ability to endure shock, vibration, and high temperature.
  • Form factor: M.2 SATA Solid State Drive
  • Host Interface: SATA III
  • Capacity: 120GB 480GB (limited promo)
  • Performance:
    • Read: Up to 560MB/s
    • Write: Up to 500MB/s
  • Shock: 500G/2ms
  • Operation temperature: 0°C-70°C
  • Genuine SSD from Phidisk.com
  • Up to 20X faster than a typical hard disk drive
  • Boosts burst write performance, making it ideal for typical computer workloads
  • Faster boot-up, shutdown, application load, and response for Raspberry Pi
• RPi4B Metal Case for M.2 SSD Expansion
  • High-quality metal material with surface galvanized process
  • Solid protection for your Raspberry Pi, M.2 SSD, Battery, and UPS HAT
  • Equipped with the super low noise cooling fan
  • Equipped with a power switch with a beautiful LED indicator to control the power of X857/X872/X862 and the Raspberry Pi; (LED indicator can be disabled)
  • Easy to install, all main connectors can be accessed easily
  • Case Size(Installation): 11.4cm x9cm x 6.2cm / 4.89inch x 3.54inch x 2.44inch
  • Supports U100/X708 installation for intelligent power management and cooling your Raspberry Pi
  • Supports battery holder installation for UPS function

Packing list:

• USB3.0 SATA Shield for RPi4
  • 1 x X862 M.2 NGFF SATA SSD Shield 
  • 1 x USB3.1 jumper
  • 4 x Screw M2.5 *6mm
  • 4 x Spacer M/F M2.5 *12mm
  • 4 x Spacer F/F M2.5 *8mm
  • 1 x Screwdriver
  • 1 x Screw M2.5 *4mm
• 1 x M.2 2280 Phidisk SSD SATA III
• RPi4B Metal Case for M.2 SSD Expansion
  • 1 x X857-C1 Metal Case
  • 1 x Cooling Fan
  • 1 x Power Control Switch
  • 1 x Screws Pack
  • 1 x Screw Driver