Raspberry Pi 5 PCIe to M.2 NVMe SSD Adapter HAT

Add high-speed NVMe storage to your Raspberry Pi 5 with this PCIe to M.2 adapter HAT. Connect an NVMe SSD for dramatically faster boot times and file operations compared to SD cards—perfect for projects requiring reliable, high-performance storage.

The adapter connects via the Pi 5's dedicated PCIe interface and supports booting directly from SSD. A stackable GPIO header allows additional HATs to be used, and a reserved airflow vent accommodates cooling fans.

Key Features

• NVMe M.2 SSD Support – Compatible with 2230 and 2242 size NVMe drives
• Boot from SSD – Supports Gen2 and Gen3 modes for fast system boot
• Stackable Design – 2×20 pin GPIO header for additional HATs
• Power Monitoring – Onboard chip monitors SSD power status
• LED Indicators – Dual onboard LEDs for operational status
• Cooling Ready – Reserved airflow vent for adding a cooling fan
• Lightweight – Only 22g

Package Contents

• 1× PCIe TO M.2 HAT+
• 1× 2×20 Pin header
• 1× 16-pin PCIe cable (40mm)
• 1× Standoff pack

Resources

• Waveshare Wiki