{"title":"NVMe Base for Raspberry Pi 5","handle":"nvme-base","url":"/products/nvme-base","description":"Add super-fast NVMe storage to your Raspberry Pi 5 with the Pimoroni NVMe Base. This PCIe extension board mounts underneath your Pi and accepts M-key NVMe SSDs in 2230 to 2280 form factors, delivering lightning-fast boot times and high IOPS for file servers, media centres, and NAS applications.\n\nDesigned following the official Raspberry Pi PIP PCIe connector standard, ensuring long-term compatibility with Raspberry Pi OS updates. The Pi 5 runs at PCIe 3.0 x1 speeds (experimental), achieving around 700–800 MB/s read and 350–450 MB/s write at peak.\n\nKey Features\n\n\nM.2 NVMe Slot (M-Key) – Supports 2230, 2242, 2260, and 2280 SSDs\n\nPCIe x1 Connection – Via flat flex cable to Raspberry Pi 5\n\nMounts Underneath – Compact form factor with rubber feet\n\nHAT Pass-Through – Long bolts included for stacking with a HAT\n\nPIP Standard Compliant – Official Raspberry Pi PCIe design guidelines\n\n\nSetup\n\nFor the most hassle-free experience, ensure Raspberry Pi OS is up to date and firmware is version 2023-12-06 or newer.\n\n\n\n📄 /boot/firmware/config.txt — Enable PCIe 3 mode (experimental)\n\n[all]\ndtparam=pciex1_gen=3\n\n\nBoot from NVMe:\n\nUpdate firmware to 2023-12-06 or newer\nFormat the drive using Raspberry Pi Imager\n\nRun sudo raspi-config\n\nSelect NVMe/USB boot under Advanced Options > Boot Order\n\nReboot\n\n\nTested Compatible Drives\n\nAData Legend 700 / 800 / XPG SX8200 Pro\nCrucial P2 / P3 / P3 Plus\nKingston KC3000\nKioxia Exceria / Exceria G2\nLexar NM620 / NM710\nNetac NV2000 / NV3000\nSabrent Rocket 4.0 / Rocket Nano\nSamsung 980 / 980 Pro (500 GB / 1 TB)\nTeam MP33\nWD Black SN750 SE\n\n\n\nWarning: Always power off and disconnect the power supply before installing or removing the NVMe Base. Some drives (particularly WD Green/Blue/Red/Black with SanDisk controllers) may have compatibility issues — check the full compatibility list in the getting started guide.\n\n\nIdeal For\n\nNAS and file server builds\nFast boot from NVMe storage\nMedia centres and reverse proxies\nHigh IOPS workloads\n\n\nPackage Contents\n\n1× NVMe Base PCB with M.2 Slot (M-Key)\n1× PCIe Pipe Flat Flex Cable\n4× Rubber Feet\n1× M2 Bolt + 2× Nuts (SSD mounting)\n4× 7 mm M2.5 Standoffs (base mounting)\n8× Short M2.5 Bolts (base mounting)\n4× Long M2.5 Bolts (HAT pass-through mounting)\n\n\nResources\n\nGetting Started with NVMe Base\nBenchmark Results (pibenchmarks.com)\nDimensional Drawing (PDF)\n3D Model: PNG / STEP\n\nRaspberry Pi PCIe Connector Standard (PDF)\n","vendor":"Pimoroni","product_type":"physical","in_stock":false,"options":[{"name":"Style","values":["NVMe Base","NVMe Base + 250GB SSD","NVMe Base + 500GB SSD"]}],"variants":[{"id":1066,"title":"NVMe Base","sku":"PI-PIM699","mpn":"PIM699","price":31.95,"compare_at_price":0.0,"on_sale":false,"in_stock":false,"available_quantity":0,"option1":"NVMe Base"},{"id":1067,"title":"NVMe Base + 250GB SSD","sku":"PI-PIM701","mpn":"PIM701","price":105.43,"compare_at_price":0.0,"on_sale":false,"in_stock":false,"available_quantity":0,"option1":"NVMe Base + 250GB SSD"},{"id":1068,"title":"NVMe Base + 500GB SSD","sku":"PI-PIM700","mpn":"PIM700","price":134.19,"compare_at_price":0.0,"on_sale":false,"in_stock":false,"available_quantity":0,"option1":"NVMe Base + 500GB SSD"}]}