Geekworm NASPi CM4-2.5 SATA HDD/SSD NAS Storage Kit Review - Review

Introduction

Are you looking to upgrade your Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 (CM4) to a powerful NAS storage solution with the convenience of a 2.5-inch SATA HDD/SSD? Look no further than the Geekworm NASPi CM4-2.5 Storage Kit. This comprehensive kit is designed to help you easily create your own home media center or build a reliable NAS or web server using your Raspberry Pi CM4.

What's Included

The Geekworm NASPi CM4-2.5 kit comprises three essential components: the X510 storage shield, a heat dissipation system with a 12mm thickness aluminum alloy heatsink (C235), and a 0.96-inch OLED display. These components are neatly packed into a NUC style ALU-case to provide a complete NASPi CM4-2.5 solution for your storage needs.

Power Requirements

To power the NASPi CM4-2.5, a 5Vdc +/- 5% power supply with a minimum rating of 4A is required. The kit conveniently features a Type-C port on the X510 storage shield for easy connectivity and power delivery.

Operation and Functionality

The NASPi CM4-2.5 kit includes a button switch for easy operation. Simply press the button for different durations to reboot, safely shut down, or force shutdown your system. For advanced functionality such as safe shutdown, auto power-on, and RTC support, users can install the necessary shell script to enable these features.

Performance and Compatibility

The Geekworm NASPi CM4-2.5 kit is designed to offer reliable performance for your Raspberry Pi CM4. With support for UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), users can expect faster data transfer speeds and improved efficiency when utilizing SATA HDDs or SSDs with the kit.

Geekworm NASPi CM4-2.5 SATA HDD/SSD NAS Storage Kit Review

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