{"product_id":"nvme-m-2-2280-ssd-500gb-raspberry-pi-5-compatible-boot-drive","title":"NVMe M.2 2280 SSD 500GB - Raspberry Pi 5 Compatible Boot Drive","description":"\u003ch1\u003eNVMe M.2 2280 SSD 500GB – Raspberry Pi 5 Compatible Boot Drive\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\nThis 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.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm Factor: M.2 2280 (M-key only, NVMe – not SATA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 500GB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterface: PCIe Gen3 x1 (on Raspberry Pi 5)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtocol: NVMe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible Controller Drives (proven boot-compatible): Kingston NV2\/NV3, Samsung 980, WD Blue SN570\/SN580, Crucial P3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote: Avoid Phison-controller drives (e.g., Corsair MP600) which have known Pi 5 boot issues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatible with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaspberry Pi 5 (with current EEPROM for NVMe boot)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM.2 HATs supporting 2280 form factor: Waveshare Board C, Waveshare Board D, official Raspberry Pi M.2 HAT+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny PCIe Gen3 x1\/x2\/x4 host with M.2 M-key slot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you can build with it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-speed Pi 5 desktop or media server with fast boot and application loading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortable Pi 5-based NAS or file server with reliable 500GB storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePi 5 robotics or edge AI project requiring quick data access and large storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt and Backed by Compoden\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat payment options are available for this NVMe M.2 2280 SSD 500GB?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can pay via UPI, debit\/credit cards, or Cash on Delivery (COD). All payment methods are available across India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow do I use this SSD as a boot drive for Raspberry Pi 5?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttach 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. 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