Waveshare Gigabit / 2.5G Dual Ethernet Base Board for Raspberry Pi CM5
This Waveshare base board unlocks the full interface potential of the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5, adding dual Ethernet (1G + 2.5G), dual HDMI, and dual MIPI ports for high-performance networking, edge computing, and multimedia applications.
Features
- Dual High-Speed Ethernet: Integrates both 1 Gigabit and 2.5 Gigabit RJ45 ports for robust network connectivity and data aggregation in edge gateways.
- NVMe SSD Boot Support: Features an M.2 M Key slot for PCIe Gen2/3 NVMe storage, enabling rapid OS boot and high-throughput data logging.
- Industrial Power Input: Accepts a wide 7V to 36V DC input range, making it suitable for 12V/24V industrial and automotive environments.
- Comprehensive I/O Expansion: Provides dual 4K HDMI outputs, dual MIPI-CSI/DSI interfaces, a full 40-pin GPIO header, and USB 3.2 for maximum peripheral connectivity.
- Enhanced System Features: Includes onboard EEPROM, an encryption chip for secure boot, RTC battery support, and a 4-pin PWM fan header for active cooling.
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The Waveshare Gigabit / 2.5G Dual Ethernet Base Board is a professional-grade carrier board engineered for the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5. It transforms the CM5 into a powerful edge computing node by exposing its high-speed interfaces through robust, industry-standard connectors. The board’s dual Ethernet architecture provides network redundancy and bandwidth aggregation, ideal for building network appliances, firewalls, or industrial IoT gateways.
Beyond networking, the board offers extensive multimedia and storage capabilities. The dual MIPI interfaces allow for connecting high-resolution cameras or displays, enabling computer vision and human-machine interface (HMI) projects. The integrated M.2 slot for NVMe SSDs delivers orders-of-magnitude faster storage performance compared to SD cards, which is critical for applications involving large datasets, video streaming, or AI inference at the edge. The wide 7V-36V input range, coupled with features like the encryption chip and EEPROM, ensures reliable and secure operation in field-deployed systems.
Additional Information
| Weight | 0.083 kg |
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| Dimensions | 10.5 × 9 cm |
