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Waveshare PCIe to M.2 NVMe Adapter (D) for Raspberry Pi 5

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The Waveshare PCIe to M.2 Adapter Board (D) is engineered for the Raspberry Pi 5, enabling seamless integration of high-speed NVMe M.2 SSDs. This expansion board provides a robust solution for significantly enhancing data access speeds and storage capacity on your Raspberry Pi 5.

Features

  • Designed for Raspberry Pi 5’s dedicated PCIe interface.
  • Features an M.2 NVMe slot for high-performance solid-state drives.
  • Compatible with M.2 2280, 2260, 2242, and 2230 form factor SSDs.
  • Supports PCIe x1 Gen2 or Gen3 modes for fast read/write operations.
  • Integrated power and activity (ACT) indicators for operational status.

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Description

The Waveshare PCIe to M.2 Adapter Board (D) transforms the storage capabilities of your Raspberry Pi 5 by introducing high-speed NVMe M.2 SSD support. Utilizing the dedicated PCIe interface of the Raspberry Pi 5, this adapter facilitates significantly faster data transfers and expands storage options far beyond traditional microSD cards or USB drives. It’s an essential upgrade for applications demanding rapid boot times, efficient file handling, or large-scale data processing.

This adapter is engineered for broad compatibility, supporting common M.2 NVMe SSD form factors including 2280, 2260, 2242, and 2230. It leverages either PCIe Gen2 or Gen3 modes, ensuring optimal performance for connected NVMe drives. Ideal for developers and makers building projects such as edge AI inference systems, network-attached storage (NAS) solutions, or high-performance computing clusters, the Waveshare PCIe to M.2 Adapter Board (D) unlocks the full potential of your Raspberry Pi 5’s I/O bandwidth.

Key Features

  • Supports NVMe protocol M.2 interface solid-state drives for high-speed read/write performance.
  • Compatible with PCIe x1 Gen2 or Gen3 modes, maximizing data throughput.
  • Exclusively designed for and compatible with the Raspberry Pi 5 (PI5B).
  • Accommodates a wide range of M.2 SSD sizes: 2230, 2242, 2260, and 2280.
  • Includes an onboard working indicator that illuminates on power-on.
  • Features an ACT status indicator that blinks during SSD read/write operations.
  • Provides a robust and stable connection for reliable storage expansion.

Applications

  • High-speed operating system booting and application loading for Raspberry Pi 5.
  • Implementing fast local storage for edge AI inference and data logging.
  • Building network-attached storage (NAS) or media servers with rapid I/O.
  • Developing high-performance computing (HPC) clusters using Raspberry Pi 5.
  • Enabling demanding data processing tasks for robotics and automation projects.

Technical Specifications

CompatibilityRaspberry Pi 5
Board TypePCIe to M.2 Adapter Board
InterfacePCIe x1 (Gen2 / Gen3), M.2 NVMe Slot
M.2 SSD Compatibility2230, 2242, 2260, 2280
Dimensions (L x W x H)100 mm x 30 mm x 15 mm
Connector TypeM.2 2280/2260/2242/2230 slot

Frequently Asked Questions

What Raspberry Pi models is this PCIe to M.2 adapter compatible with?

This Waveshare PCIe to M.2 Adapter Board (D) is specifically designed for and exclusively compatible with the Raspberry Pi 5. It utilizes the dedicated PCIe interface available on the Pi 5, allowing for direct, high-speed NVMe SSD connectivity that is not present on older Raspberry Pi models.

What M.2 NVMe SSD form factors does this adapter support?

The adapter offers broad compatibility for M.2 NVMe SSDs, supporting form factors including 2230, 2242, 2260, and 2280. This allows users flexibility in choosing an SSD that best fits their project's physical and capacity requirements for the Raspberry Pi 5, leveraging various common M.2 sizes.

Does the Waveshare PCIe to M.2 Adapter (D) support different PCIe generations?

Yes, this adapter supports PCIe x1 Gen2 or Gen3 modes. The Raspberry Pi 5's PCIe interface can operate at these speeds, enabling the adapter to deliver high-bandwidth data transfers from compatible NVMe SSDs, significantly improving the overall I/O performance for your Pi 5 projects.

How does using an NVMe SSD with the Raspberry Pi 5 benefit performance?

Integrating an NVMe SSD via this adapter drastically improves the Raspberry Pi 5's performance by providing significantly faster read and write speeds compared to microSD cards or USB storage. This translates to quicker boot times, faster application loading, and more efficient handling of large data sets, making the Pi 5 suitable for demanding applications like edge AI or NAS.

Package Includes

  • 1x Waveshare PCIe To M.2 Adapter Board (D)

Additional Information

Weight 0.035 kg
Dimensions 10 × 3 × 1.5 cm