The SupTronics X1001 NVMe SSD Add-on for Raspberry Pi 5 supports 2280/2260/2242/2230 SSDs over PCIe 2.0/3.0 with speeds up to 8Gbps. Designed to fit with the official Active Cooler, it includes mounting hardware, an activity LED, and supports SSD booting.
Introducing the SupTronicsX1001 NVMe SSD Add-on, a convenient and efficient solution to enhance your Raspberry Pi 5 storage capabilities.
With its compact design, this shield allows for easy attachment of various M.2 NVMe SSD lengths (including 2280, 2260, 2242, and 2230) to your Pi 5.
Equipped with a PCIe 2.0/3.0 interface, the X1001 offers lightning-fast data transfer speeds of up to 8Gbps, enabling you to transfer large amounts of data within seconds. Its compatibility with the Raspberry Pi Active Cooler ensures optimal heat dissipation without compromising performance. The inclusion of mounting holes and standoffs provides added protection for your drives while effectively dissipating heat.
With the X1001, you no longer need to guess the reading or writing status of your SSD, as it features a built-in LED light that indicates the current activity. This makes it easier for you to monitor your SSD's performance.
The X1001 supports operating system booting from your SSD, resulting in faster application launches, web serving, and file copying.
SSD, Raspberry Pi and Active Cooler not included
Features
Compatible with Raspberry Pi 5
Supports high-capacity M.2 NVMe solid-state drives up to 4TB
Accommodates 2280, 2260, 2242, and 2230 M.2 NVMe SSD form factors
Offers fast data transfer speeds with PCIe 2.0 5Gbps / PCIe 3.0 8Gbps
Compatible with the official active cooler
Blue LED indicator displays power and drive status
High-efficiency DC/DC step-down converter, providing up to 3.5A of power for your SSD
Can be stacked on top of other HATs with the use of an extended female header
Includes an additional 2-pin XH2.54 connector for optional extra 5V power input
Specifications
Power supply
5Vdc +/-5% power via FFC, converted to 3.3V max 3.5A to power the SSD
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 X1001 V1.1 NVMe shield
1x 30mm PCIe cable
1x Screw pack
SSD, Raspberry Pi and Active Cooler not included
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