NVMe M.2 2280 SSD 500GB – Raspberry Pi 5 Compatible Boot Drive

This 500GB NVMe M.2 2280 solid-state drive is a mainstream PCIe Gen3 storage solution designed for the Raspberry Pi 5. When paired with a 2280-capable M.2 adapter HAT (such as the Waveshare Board C or D), it serves as a reliable boot drive for your Pi 5. It is an always-in-stock substitute for the official Raspberry Pi SSD, ideal for makers, students, and engineers building high-performance Pi 5 projects.

Specifications

• Form Factor: M.2 2280 (M-key only, NVMe – not SATA)
• Capacity: 500GB
• Interface: PCIe Gen3 x1 (on Raspberry Pi 5)
• Protocol: NVMe
• Compatible Controller Drives (proven boot-compatible): Kingston NV2/NV3, Samsung 980, WD Blue SN570/SN580, Crucial P3
• Note: Avoid Phison-controller drives (e.g., Corsair MP600) which have known Pi 5 boot issues

Compatible with

• Raspberry Pi 5 (with current EEPROM for NVMe boot)
• M.2 HATs supporting 2280 form factor: Waveshare Board C, Waveshare Board D, official Raspberry Pi M.2 HAT+
• Any PCIe Gen3 x1/x2/x4 host with M.2 M-key slot

What you can build with it

• High-speed Pi 5 desktop or media server with fast boot and application loading
• Portable Pi 5-based NAS or file server with reliable 500GB storage
• Pi 5 robotics or edge AI project requiring quick data access and large storage

Built and Backed by Compoden

Every NVMe M.2 2280 SSD 500GB ships with a QR code linking to our AI build companion, which guides you through wiring, mounting, and configuring the drive as a boot device on your Raspberry Pi 5. With 10 years of experience supplying electronics to makers and institutions across India, we ensure you get a working solution. Pay your way: UPI, cards, or Cash on Delivery, anywhere in India.

What payment options are available for this NVMe M.2 2280 SSD 500GB?

You can pay via UPI, debit/credit cards, or Cash on Delivery (COD). All payment methods are available across India.

How do I use this SSD as a boot drive for Raspberry Pi 5?

Attach the SSD to a 2280-capable M.2 HAT (e.g., Waveshare Board C/D), connect the HAT to your Pi 5, and ensure your Pi 5 has the latest EEPROM. Then, write a Raspberry Pi OS image to the SSD using the Raspberry Pi Imager tool. The Pi 5 will boot from the NVMe drive automatically.

How long does delivery take?

We ship this NVMe M.2 2280 SSD 500GB across India including Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Pune. Orders typically arrive within 3–7 business days.

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