M.2 NVMe SSD Adapter Board for Raspberry Pi 5

PCIe-to-M.2 adapter board for Raspberry Pi 5, designed to connect high-speed NVMe SSDs through the PCIe interface.

SKU 2850-PCIETOM2RPI5EAN 8219671082648Item type: Kit, Shields & add-ons

Description

PCIe-to-M.2 NVMe adapter board designed specifically for the Raspberry Pi 5, which taps the PCIe Gen 2 interface through the 16-pin FPC connector. It supports M.2 NVMe SSDs in the 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 (M key) form factors, for a maximum theoretical transfer rate of up to 8 Gbps. It works with direct boot from SSD, thanks to the NVMe boot support built into the Raspberry Pi 5 firmware.

The board has an anti-oxidation coating for greater reliability and a longer service life. It offers two flexible power options: through the PCIe connector or a 3-pin external input. On top of that, the on-board LEDs make it easy to keep an eye on operating status.

This adapter is ideal for anyone after high performance, such as installing an operating system on an SSD, running local servers or building high-speed storage solutions.

Technical specifications
  • Power supply:
    • Via the PCIe FPC cable
    • Or via a 3-pin cable (cable not included)
  • LED indicators: on-board LEDs for activity and operating status monitoring
  • Construction: PCB with anti-oxidation coating for longer life and greater stability
  • SSD mounting: secure fixing for each form factor (screw included)
Compatible with NVMe SSDs
Supported formats: 2280, 2260, 2242, 2230 - Gen2/Gen3 compatible - SSD boot supported

Supported form factors: 2280, 2260, 2242, 2230 – Compatible with Gen2/Gen3 – Boot from SSD supported

Two power supply modes

NVMe M.2 SSD adapter module for Raspberry Pi 5
Can be powered through the PCIe cable or through the 3-pin connector

On-board status LEDs (x2) for activity monitoring

Built-in status LEDs (x2) for activity monitoring
ACT: the LED blinks during read/write
PWR: the LED stays on while the board is powered

Assembly sequence
NVMe M.2 SSD adapter module for Raspberry Pi 5
The adapter with an SSD fitted, on a Raspberry Pi 5

NVMe M.2 SSD adapter module for Raspberry Pi 5
Please note! Picture for illustration only: the Raspberry Pi board and the M.2 NVMe SSD are not included.

Dimensions
NVMe M.2 SSD adapter module for Raspberry Pi 5
What’s in the box
  • 1x PCIe to M.2 adapter board (model D)
  • 1x 40 mm 16-pin FPC cable
  • 1x Standoff kit (screws and supports included)
Documentation

Technical details

Compatibility designed exclusively for the Raspberry Pi 5
Interface 16-pin PCIe (through FPC cable)
Compatible M.2 NVMe form factors 2280, 2260, 2242, 2230
Boot from SSD supports booting the Raspberry Pi 5 directly from an NVMe SSD

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