
Ugreen HDD Hard disk drive
3.5"
Ugreen HDD Hard disk drive
3.5"
Hi, has anyone tested compatibility with Raspberry Pi 4/5 via the original USB 3.0 connector? Thank you!
7 months ago
The Ugreen enclosure for 3.5" hard drives (product ID: 50422) is compatible with the Raspberry Pi 4 and 5 via the USB 3.0 connector, but there are some important considerations.
- Power supply: The Ugreen enclosure for 3.5" hard drives requires an external power supply via an included AC adapter, which is essential to avoid power problems on the Raspberry Pi's USB ports. The Raspberry Pi 4's USB ports are limited to 1200mA, which may not be enough to power a hard drive without an external power source.
- Connectivity: The case uses a USB 3.0 Type B SuperSpeed connector, which is compatible with the USB 3.0 ports on the Raspberry Pi 4 and 5. This enables data transfers at speeds of up to 5 Gbps.
- Examples of use: There are examples of users connecting hard disks via enclosures similar to the Raspberry Pi, but they often mention the need for an external power supply to ensure stable functionality.
In summary, compatibility is possible, but make sure you use the supplied AC adapter to power the hard drive, thus avoiding power problems on the Raspberry Pi's USB ports.