{"product_id":"raspberry-pi-m2-hat-nvme-ssd-expansion-board-for-pi-5","title":"Raspberry Pi M.2 HAT+ NVMe SSD Expansion Board for Pi 5","description":"\u003ch1\u003eRaspberry Pi M.2 HAT+ — NVMe SSD Expansion Board for Raspberry Pi 5\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Raspberry Pi M.2 HAT+ is an official add-on board that lets you connect M.2 NVMe SSDs directly to your Raspberry Pi 5. It uses the PCIe 2.0 x1 interface on the Pi 5's GPIO header, offering data transfers up to 500 MB\/s. This HAT provides a compact and reliable way to expand storage for your Pi projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\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\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHAT+ (Raspberry Pi 5 standard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM.2 Slot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2230 \/ 2242 NVMe SSD (M-key)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCIe Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.0 x1 (up to 500 MB\/s)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5V via GPIO header\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e65 × 30 mm (approx)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncludes standoffs and screws\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Can Build With This\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh-speed NAS server for your home network\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBoot your Raspberry Pi 5 directly from the NVMe SSD for faster OS loading\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMedia center with large storage for movies and music\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDatabase server or web server with reliable storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis HAT is designed specifically for the Raspberry Pi 5, utilizing its PCIe interface. It fits directly atop the GPIO header and secures with spacers. It supports NVMe SSDs only — SATA M.2 drives are not compatible. Works with standard Pi 5 power supplies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWiring Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation is straightforward: align the HAT with the GPIO header and press firmly. No soldering required. The M.2 SSD is secured with a brass standoff and screw. Ensure the Pi is powered off before attaching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from Compoden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\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\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs this compatible with Raspberry Pi 4?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, the M.2 HAT+ uses the PCIe interface exclusive to Raspberry Pi 5 and is not electrically compatible with older models.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes it support SATA M.2 drives?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, only NVMe SSDs with an M-key connector are supported. SATA-based M.2 drives will not work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I boot from an SSD with this HAT?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, Raspberry Pi 5 can boot directly from NVMe SSDs connected via this HAT with the latest firmware.\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. The handoff document is also trained to help you troubleshoot the majority of problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Compoden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53444949410157,"sku":"CDN-0133","price":960.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/3997\/5533\/files\/image_1_ee85ce04-7baf-4d74-a44c-80152a1d8343.jpg?v=1781512211","url":"https:\/\/compoden.com\/products\/raspberry-pi-m2-hat-nvme-ssd-expansion-board-for-pi-5","provider":"Compoden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}