Raspberry Pi 5 PCIe HAT – USB 3.2 Gen1, M.2 NVMe SSD Support

Expand your Raspberry Pi 5 with high-speed storage and USB connectivity using this PCIe to M.2 and USB 3.2 HAT. Connect an NVMe SSD for blazing-fast boot times and file transfers, while adding four USB 3.2 Gen1 ports for peripherals.

This HAT+ Standard compliant board connects via the Pi 5's PCIe interface, supporting NVMe SSDs in multiple form factors and enabling direct boot from SSD for significantly improved performance over SD cards.

Key Features

• NVMe SSD Support – M.2 slot supports 2230, 2242, 2260, and 2280 NVMe drives with boot capability
• 4× USB 3.2 Gen1 Ports – Connect high-speed peripherals, external drives, and accessories
• PCIe Gen2 Compatible – Connects via 16-pin cable to Pi 5's PCIe interface
• Plug and Play – No drivers required, auto-detected by Raspberry Pi OS
• Power Monitoring – Integrated power monitoring chip with EEPROM for stable operation
• LED Indicators – Dual onboard LEDs show power and activity status
• HAT+ Standard – Compliant with Raspberry Pi HAT+ specifications

Specifications

• M.2 Interface: NVMe protocol (2230/2242/2260/2280)
• USB Ports: 4× USB 3.2 Gen1
• PCIe Version: Gen2 compatible
• Connection: 16-pin PCIe cable
• Weight: 52g

Package Contents

• 1× PCIe To M.2 USB HAT+
• 1× 16-pin PCIe cable
• 1× Screw pack