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NVMe Base for Raspberry Pi 5

$31.95
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Add super-fast NVMe storage to your Raspberry Pi 5 for lightning-fast boots, snappy applications, and NAS builds. NVMe Base is a PCIe extension board that mounts under your Pi for a compact, high-performance storage solution.

Simply install an M-key NVMe SSD (2230 to 2280 sizes supported) and connect via the included PCIe flat flex cable. Following Raspberry Pi's official PIP design guidelines, NVMe Base ensures long-term compatibility with Raspberry Pi OS updates.

Key Features

  • PCIe Storage – Add fast NVMe storage with speeds up to 800MB/s read
  • M.2 M-Key Slot – Supports 2230, 2242, 2260, and 2280 SSDs
  • Compact Design – Mounts under your Pi 5 with included standoffs
  • HAT Compatible – Includes pass-through bolts for stacking with HATs
  • Boot Support – Boot directly from NVMe for faster startup

Ideal For

  • File servers and NAS builds
  • Media centres (Plex, Jellyfin)
  • High-IOPS applications and databases
  • Anyone wanting faster storage than microSD

Package Contents

  • 1× NVMe Base PCB with M.2 Slot (M-Key)
  • 1× PCIe Pipe Flat Flex Cable
  • 4× Rubber feet
  • 1× M2 bolt and 2× nuts for SSD mounting
  • 4× 7mm M2.5 standoffs for base mounting
  • 8× Short M2.5 bolts for base mounting
  • 4× Long M2.5 bolts for pass-through HAT mounting

Tested Compatible Drives

  • AData Legend 700/800, XPG SX8200 Pro
  • Crucial P2, P3, P3 Plus
  • Kingston KC3000
  • Kioxia Exceria, Exceria G2
  • Lexar NM620, NM710
  • Netac NV2000, NV3000
  • Sabrent Rocket 4.0, Rocket Nano
  • Samsung 980, 980 Pro (500GB/1TB)
  • Team MP33
  • WD Black SN750 SE
Avoid: Kingston OM8SEP4256Q-A0, Transcend 110Q, WD Green/Blue/Red/Black (except SN750 SE), Samsung 980 Pro 250GB, PNY CS1030 250GB. Check compatibility before purchasing.

Getting Started

  1. Update firmware to 2023-12-06 or newer via sudo raspi-config → Advanced Options → Bootloader Version → Latest
  2. For PCIe 3.0 speeds, add dtparam=pciex1_gen=3 to /boot/firmware/config.txt
  3. Format drive using Raspberry Pi Imager
  4. Enable NVMe boot via sudo raspi-config → Advanced Options → Boot Order → NVMe/USB
Note: Always power off and disconnect power before installing or removing the NVMe Base. The Pi 5 runs at PCIe 3.0 x1 speeds (up to ~800MB/s read, ~450MB/s write).

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