52Pi N16 Quad NVMe Expansion Board for Raspberry Pi 5

Description

The 52Pi N16 Quad NVMe expansion board is purpose-built to unleash the full potential of the Raspberry Pi 5’s PCIe interface, transforming it into a robust high-speed storage server. This versatile accessory not only provides a sophisticated power conversion solution but also significantly expands the Raspberry Pi 5’s data storage capacity. It is equipped with a wide 9V-20V Power Delivery (PD) input, which intelligently converts the incoming power to a stable 5.1V/5A output, ensuring consistent and reliable operation for both the Raspberry Pi 5 and all attached NVMe storage devices. A compatible PD power source is required to activate the board and power the entire setup.

Beyond power management, the N16 board acts as a critical storage backbone, supporting four individual M.2 NVMe SSDs. Its flexible design accommodates various M.2 form factors including 2230, 2242, 2260, and 2280, offering broad compatibility with commercially available drives. This robust expansion capability makes the Raspberry Pi 5 with the N16 board an ideal foundation for demanding data-intensive applications, providing the necessary bandwidth and storage volume for projects like high-performance NAS or advanced server configurations.