PCIe to 4x M.2 NVMe Board for Raspberry Pi5

With this powerful adapter, you can use up to four NVMe SSDs simultaneously with your Raspberry Pi 5. The PCIE to 4x M.2 NVME board is designed specifically for high data rates and professional applications. It connects directly to your Pi 5 via the 16-pin PCIe interface, providing a massive performance boost for storage access. The adapter exclusively supports M.2 M-Key SSDs with the NVMe protocol and allows booting directly from one of these SSDs. This allows you to replace the slow microSD card with ultra-fast storage. Thanks to the supported 2230, 2242, 2260, and 2280 formats, the choice of compatible SSDs is vast. Power is supplied either via the Raspberry Pi itself or via the integrated 7–24 V DC input, providing flexible usage options. A particular highlight is the ability to power the Pi with up to 5 A through this board. Status LEDs show you the operating status of the connected SSDs at a glance. The board is ideal for demanding storage applications, edge computing, or network projects.

Info: For the installation and commissioning of the PCIe to M.2 HAT SSD adapter, please refer to the Waveshare Wiki for detailed steps.

Recommended Accessories:

• Raspberry Pi 5
• M.2 SSD

Features:

• The board supports up to four M.2 NVMe SSDs simultaneously, enabling maximum storage capacity.
• It is compatible with the common M.2 sizes 2230, 2242, 2260, and 2280, giving you maximum flexibility in selecting your SSDs.
• Communication is via PCIe x1 Gen2, allowing high data rates up to 5 Gbps.
• You can boot the Raspberry Pi 5 directly from an NVMe SSD, significantly increasing system speed.
• The board includes a power supply function with a DC input from 7 to 24 V and supplies the Pi with up to 5 A via a 3-pin cable.
• It features integrated LED indicators that visually display the operational status of the SSDs.
• The connection to the Raspberry Pi is made via a 16-pin flex cable, ensuring easy and stable installation.

Application Examples:

• Creating a powerful NAS system with four SSDs based on Raspberry Pi
• Expanding an edge computing cluster with fast local storage
• Use in data acquisition projects with high write frequency
• Development of AI applications that require quick access to large data volumes
• Booting a lightweight Linux system directly from an NVMe SSD

Documentation:

• Waveshare Wiki

Technical Data:

• Manufacturer: Waveshare
• Manufacturer SKU: 30674
• Interfaces: 4 x M.2 M-Key (NVMe SSDs only)
• PCIe Version: PCIe x1 Gen2
• Compatible SSD formats: 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280
• Bootable: Yes, directly from NVMe SSD
• Voltage input: DC 7–24 V via DC socket
• Power output: Up to 5V 5A for Raspberry Pi via 3-pin
• LED Indicators: Operating status
• Connection to Pi: via 16-pin cable
• Dimension: 109 x 88 x 17 mm
• Weight: 330g

Package Contents:

• 1x PCIe to 4x M.2 NVME Board for Raspberry Pi5
• 1x 16Pin Cable 40mm
• 1x Mounting Kit
• 1x PH2.0 3PIN Cable
• 1x 12V Power Supply