Raspberry Pi M.2 HAT+

The Raspberry Pi M.2 HAT+ connects M.2 peripherals like NVMe drives and AI accelerators to your Raspberry Pi 5 through its PCIe 2.0 interface, enabling data transfers up to 500 MB/s. It's the official solution for adding high-speed storage to your Pi 5.

The HAT+ uses a 16-pin FPC connector to link to the Pi 5's single-lane PCIe 2.0 interface. It accepts M.2 M Key devices in 2230 and 2242 form factors, with up to 3A of power available for connected peripherals. Designed to the HAT+ specification, it's automatically recognised by Raspberry Pi software and firmware.

Key Features

• PCIe 2.0 Interface – Single-lane with up to 500 MB/s transfer speeds
• M.2 M Key Support – Compatible with 2230 and 2242 form factor devices
• 3A Power Delivery – Sufficient power for NVMe SSDs and AI accelerators
• HAT+ Compliant – Automatic detection by Raspberry Pi OS
• Active Cooler Compatible – 16mm stacking header allows use with Active Cooler
• Status Indicators – Power and activity LEDs for easy monitoring

Specifications

• Interface: PCIe 2.0 x1 (single lane)
• Connector: 16-pin, 0.5mm pitch FPC
• M.2 Key: M Key edge connector
• Form Factors: 2230, 2242
• Power Output: Up to 3A
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 50°C

Package Contents

• 1× Raspberry Pi M.2 HAT+
• 1× Ribbon cable (FPC)
• 1× 16mm stacking header
• 1× Threaded spacers
• 1× Mounting screws
• 1× Knurled double-flanged screw for M.2 device

Ideal For

• Adding fast NVMe storage to Raspberry Pi 5
• AI accelerator cards (Coral, Hailo)
• High-performance data logging
• Media servers and NAS projects

Resources

• Product Brief (PDF)
• Official Documentation