Waveshare PCIe to M.2 NVMe SSD Adapter HAT+ for Raspberry Pi 5
This Waveshare PCIe to M.2 M key adapter board is specifically designed for Raspberry Pi 5, enabling NVMe SSD compatibility for 2230/2242 sizes with high-speed PCIe ×1 Gen2/Gen3 modes. It features a HAT+ design with an EEPROM chip for seamless integration and includes power monitoring and airflow vents for optimal SSD performance.
Features
- Enables NVMe M.2 SSD (2230/2242) support for Raspberry Pi 5.
- Achieves high-speed data transfer via PCIe ×1 Gen2 or Gen3 modes.
- Features HAT+ design with an onboard EEPROM chip for seamless Raspberry Pi 5 integration.
- Includes power monitoring and reserved airflow vents for optimized SSD thermal management.
- Onboard indicator lights provide clear operational status for power and read/write activities.
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The Waveshare PCIe to M.2 M key adapter board is engineered to unlock high-speed NVMe storage capabilities for the Raspberry Pi 5. This HAT+ expansion board allows direct integration of NVMe protocol M.2 solid-state drives, supporting popular 2230 and 2242 form factors. It leverages the Raspberry Pi 5’s PCIe interface, operating in either Gen2 or Gen3 mode to facilitate significantly faster read/write speeds compared to traditional microSD cards or USB storage.
Designed with practicality in mind, the adapter board incorporates an onboard EEPROM chip, ensuring proper HAT+ compliance and auto-configuration with the Raspberry Pi 5. Users benefit from clear operational feedback via integrated LED indicators for power and read/write activity. Furthermore, to maintain optimal SSD longevity and performance, the board includes a dedicated power monitoring chip and strategically reserved airflow vents, enhancing thermal dissipation when paired with the Raspberry Pi 5’s active cooling solutions.
Additional Information
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
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| Dimensions | 9 × 8 × 4 cm |














