Waveshare
Raspberry Pi 5 PCIe to M.2 NVMe SSD Adapter HAT
· MPN: 26583
Add high-speed NVMe storage to your Raspberry Pi 5 with this PCIe to M.2 adapter HAT from Waveshare. It connects via the Pi 5's dedicated PCIe interface usin...
Add high-speed NVMe storage to your Raspberry Pi 5 with this PCIe to M.2 adapter HAT from Waveshare. It connects via the Pi 5's dedicated PCIe interface using a 16-pin cable and supports M.2 NVMe SSDs in 2230 and 2242 form factors.
The HAT+ design includes an EEPROM chip for automatic configuration, onboard power monitoring via an INA219 chip, and dual LED indicators (PWR and ACT) for real-time status. It also supports booting directly from the NVMe SSD with a bootloader configuration change.
Key Features
- PCIe Gen2/Gen3 Support – Up to ~900 MB/s theoretical throughput via PCIe x1
- M.2 2230 & 2242 Compatible – Supports common NVMe SSD form factors
- NVMe Boot Support – Boot your Pi 5 directly from the SSD
- HAT+ Design – EEPROM chip for automatic configuration
- Power Monitoring – Onboard INA219 chip for SSD power status
- Dual LED Indicators – PWR and ACT LEDs for operating status
- Cooling Ready – Reserved airflow vent for adding a fan
Specifications
- Interface – PCIe x1 Gen2/Gen3 via 16-pin cable
- Supported SSD Sizes – M.2 2230, 2242 (NVMe protocol only)
- Compatibility – Raspberry Pi 5 only
- Weight – 22 g
Package Contents
- 1× PCIe to M.2 HAT+
- 1× 2×20 Pin Header
- 1× 16P Cable (40 mm)
- 1× Standoff Pack
Resources
Jargon buster
Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- Bootloader
- Small starter software on a microcontroller that lets new code be uploaded before the main program runs. Knowing how to enter bootloader mode matters when you need to program the board or recover it after a faulty sketch.
- EEPROM
- A type of non-volatile memory that keeps stored data even when power is turned off. In a sensor module, it can be used to store settings or calibration data so they do not need to be re-entered every time.
- LED
- A light-emitting diode is a small electronic component that lights up when current flows through it in the correct direction. In this kit, LEDs create the flashing effect, so polarity and correct soldering matter for the project to work.
- M.2
- A compact edge-connector format commonly used to plug small modules into a carrier board without soldering. On this product it is the physical connector used by the MicroMod system, so compatibility with the matching processor board is important.
- NVMe
- A high-speed storage standard commonly used by modern SSDs. NVMe support matters if you want faster storage for large AI models, video files or operating system images than a typical microSD card can provide.
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