The SupTronicsX1002 is a compact, bottom-mounted NVMe expansion board for Raspberry Pi 5, allowing you to attach a range of M.2 NVMe SSD sizes (2230, 2242, 2260, and 2280) via the PCIe 2.0/3.0 interface. It supports data transfer speeds of up to 8Gbps.
It connects to the underside of the Raspberry Pi 5, keeping the GPIO header clear for other add-ons. With nothing on top of your Raspberry Pi, the design also compliments the use of a Raspberry Pi Active Cooler. or other top-mounted coolers and hardware.
Mounting holes and standoffs are included to secure the board to your Raspberry Pi. An onboard LED shows drive write/read activity status.
The board supports booting from NVMe, allowing faster performance for tasks like app launching, web serving, and media streaming. It’s a solid option for projects like home media centres or NAS setups.
Raspberry Pi, SSD and Active Cooler not included
Features
Compatible with Raspberry Pi 5
Supports high-capacity M.2 NVMe solid-state drives up to 4TB
Accommodates various M.2 NVMe SSD form factors, including 2280, 2260, 2242, and 2230
Supports PCIe 2.0 5Gbps / PCIe 3.0 8Gbps for speedy data transfer and superfast boot
Features a blue LED indicator that displays power and drive status
Equipped with an integrated high-efficiency DC/DC step-down converter, providing up to 3.5A of power for your SSD
Powering via both pogo pins and FFC, ensuring sufficient power supply without any worries
Designed to be attached on bottom
Compatible with the Raspberry Pi Active Cooler without affecting cooling performance
Specifications
Power supply: 5Vdc +/-5% power via pogo pins & FFC, converted to 3.3V max 3.5A to power the SSD
As with all M.2 NVMe adapters for Raspberry Pi 5, certain models of M.2 NVMe SSD (usually with a Phison controller) are best avoided due to compatibility issues.
The following models have been highlighted by SupTronics as having poor compatibility, however other online resources will highlight further models/brands to avoid:
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