{"product_id":"official-raspberry-pi-m2-hat-nvme-ssd-add-on-board-for-pi-5","title":"Official Raspberry Pi M.2 HAT+ - NVMe SSD Add-on Board for Pi 5","description":"\u003ch1\u003eOfficial Raspberry Pi M.2 HAT+ - PCIe Gen2 x1 NVMe SSD Expansion Board for Pi 5\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Official Raspberry Pi M.2 HAT+ is a dedicated add-on board for the Raspberry Pi 5 that enables connection of M.2-format NVMe solid-state drives via the single-lane PCIe 2.0 interface. It supports 2230 and 2242 size drives, allowing high-speed storage expansion far beyond microSD cards. With this HAT, you can boot your Pi 5 directly from SSD for much faster load times and system responsiveness, transforming your single-board computer into a compact workstation with significantly improved I\/O performance for data-intensive projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible Pi Models\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRaspberry Pi 5 only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM.2 Form Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2230 and 2242\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCIe 2.0 x1 (5 GT\/s)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e65mm x 56.5mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVia GPIO pins (3.3V)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdditional Features\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOnboard power button, status LED\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Can Build With This\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-speed boot drive for Raspberry Pi OS, slashing boot times and application launches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNetwork-attached storage (NAS) with OpenMediaVault for reliable file serving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortable media server using Plex or Jellyfin with fast library scanning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kit-pi-4-retro-gaming-console\"\u003eRetro gaming console with Batocera, loading large ROM libraries instantly\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned exclusively for the Raspberry Pi 5, this HAT mates with the GPIO header and uses the new FPC connector for PCIe signals. It requires the latest Raspberry Pi OS (Bookworm or later) with PCIe support enabled in config.txt. Not compatible with earlier Pi models due to different connectors and lack of PCIe interface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWiring Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSimply align the HAT with the GPIO pins and secure with spacers. Connect an M.2 drive by sliding it into the slot and securing with a screw. No soldering is needed. Ensure the Pi 5 firmware is updated to enable PCIe Gen2 speeds for optimal performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from Compoden\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery component is sourced from verified suppliers and tested for compatibility before listing. We've spent 10 years building projects for makers, schools, and institutions across India. Ships from Bengaluru in 3-5 days. If defective on arrival, replace within 7 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs this compatible with Raspberry Pi 4?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, the M.2 HAT+ is designed only for the Raspberry Pi 5 due to the specific FPC connector and GPIO layout. Pi 4 lacks the necessary PCIe interface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat M.2 drive sizes are supported?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt accepts 2230 and 2242 M.2 drives. Drives with 2280 length require an adapter or are too long to fit on the HAT.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I use this to add Wi-Fi or other M.2 cards?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe HAT is designed for NVMe SSDs only. Other M.2 cards like Wi-Fi adapters may not work due to PCIe lane restrictions and firmware support.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"compoden-handoff\" style=\"margin-top:24px;padding:16px;background:#f0f4ff;border-left:4px solid #2B4D8F;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px 0;font-weight:600;color:#1A3560;\"\u003e📦 Free Setup Handoff Document Included\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:0.95em;color:#333;\"\u003eEvery Compoden order includes a free setup handoff document — step-by-step instructions to get your component working within minutes. Download it via QR code on your package. 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