Raspberry Pi 5 PCIe to Ethernet & M.2 NVMe Adapter HAT

Add high-speed NVMe storage and an additional Gigabit Ethernet port to your Raspberry Pi 5 with this PCIe to Ethernet and M.2 Adapter HAT. Perfect for network-intensive projects, mini servers, or any application requiring fast storage and reliable connectivity.

The HAT connects via the Pi 5's PCIe interface, supporting NVMe SSDs for dramatically faster boot times and file operations compared to SD cards, while the RTL8111H Ethernet controller adds a second network interface for routing, bridging, or redundancy.

Key Features

• NVMe M.2 SSD Support – Compatible with 2230, 2242, 2260, and 2280 NVMe drives with boot capability
• Gigabit Ethernet – RTL8111H controller provides stable, high-speed network connectivity
• 5Gbps Data Rate – Fast read/write operations for maximum SSD performance
• Plug and Play – Driver-free installation, auto-detected by Raspberry Pi OS
• Power Monitoring – Onboard power monitoring chip and EEPROM for stable operation
• LED Indicators – Dual LEDs for real-time status monitoring
• Quality Construction – Immersion gold PCB for durability and corrosion resistance

Specifications

• M.2 Interface: NVMe protocol (M-key)
• Supported Sizes: 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280
• Ethernet: Gigabit (RTL8111H)
• Connection: 16-pin PCIe cable

Package Contents

• 1× PCIe TO ETH M.2 HAT+
• 1× 2×20 Pin header
• 1× 16-pin PCIe cable (40mm)
• 1× Screws pack
• 1× SSD mounting screw

Ideal For

• Mini servers and NAS projects
• Network routing and bridging
• Home media centres
• Projects requiring dual Ethernet interfaces

Resources

• Waveshare Wiki