The SupTronics X1016 Four-Slot NVMe Add-on for Raspberry Pi 5 connects up to four M.2 SSDs (2280/2242/2230) via PCIe 3.0, delivering speeds up to 8Gbps. Fits under the Pi 5, supports SSD booting, and powers Pi and SSDs from a single 9–17V input.
The SupTronicsX1016 Four-Slot NVMe Add-on is a PCIe 3.0 to four-slot M.2 NVMe add-on, offering a high-capacity, high-speed storage solution for your Raspberry Pi 5. Yes - run four NVMe SSDs on your Pi 5 with this add-on!
Its compact design allows for the easy attachment of four M.2 SSDs in either 2280, 2242 or 2230 formats. With the ASM2806 PCIe 3.1 Packet Switch, you can achieve data transfer rates of up to 8Gbps, enabling the rapid transfer of large amounts of data.
The X1016 attaches to the underside of the Raspberry Pi 5, eliminating the need for a GPIO passthrough and ensuring compatibility with your favourite HATs or an Active Cooler. It features a wide-input power supply (9-17V) via a standard DC jack (power supply not included) and incorporates high-efficiency DC/DC step-down converters. This design allows you to power both your Raspberry Pi 5 and PCIe devices simultaneously with a single power source.
The X1016 is an ideal storage solution for creating a home media center or building a network-attached storage (NAS) system. It supports operating system booting from your SSD, resulting in faster application launches, web serving, and file copying.
SSDs, Raspberry Pi and Active Cooler not included
Features
Compatible with Raspberry Pi 5
Supports a total of 16TB storage capacity (4TB x4) with M.2 NVMe SSDs
Accommodates 2280, 2242 and 2230 M.2 NVMe SSD form factors
High-performance PCIe 3.0 packet switch
PCIe 3.0 8Gbps and super-fast boot
LED indicators for power and drive status
Power input range of 9V to 17V
High-efficiency DC/DC step-down converter, delivering a maximum of 12A to power your SSDs
Supports powering via DC power jack
Compatible with the HAT+ STANDBY power state, automatically turning off when the Pi 5 shuts down
Compatible with the Raspberry Pi Active Cooler
Specifications
Power supply
9–17VDC ±5% ≥3A via DC power jack, 12V 5A recommended
Ports & connectors
DC power jack: 5.5×2.1mm, polarity: centre positive (+)
We recommend refraining from using the following NVMe SSD drives, which are equipped with a Phison controller due to their proven incompatibility:
WD Blue SN550/SN580 series
WD Green SN350 series
WD Black SN850 series
Other NVMe SSD drivers equipped with the same Phison controller
These specific models have demonstrated compatibility issues, and it is advisable to avoid them when considering NVMe SSD options for X10xx series NVMe add-ons. By steering clear of these drives, users can ensure a smoother and more reliable experience with their storage solutions.
A few other notes re SSD compatibility:
Compatible with M.2 NVMe SSDs
Not compatible with M.2 SATA SSDs, M.2 PCIe AHCI SSDs, or other M.2 non-NVMe devices
Older NVMe drives with less efficient flash media may not perform as well as newer drives
New NVMe SSDs are not partitioned and will need to be both partitioned and formatted when first connected to the Raspberry Pi before they can be accessed in the Explorer
Package Contents
1x SupTronics X1016 Four-Slot NVMe Add-on for Raspberry Pi 5
1x 37mm PCIe cable
1x Screw pack
SSDs, Raspberry Pi and Active Cooler not included
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