Add high-speed NVMe storage to your Raspberry Pi 5 with this PCIe to M.2 adapter HAT from Waveshare. It connects via the Pi 5's dedicated PCIe interface using a 16-pin cable and supports M.2 NVMe SSDs in 2230 and 2242 form factors.

The HAT+ design includes an EEPROM chip for automatic configuration, onboard power monitoring via an INA219 chip, and dual LED indicators (PWR and ACT) for real-time status. It also supports booting directly from the NVMe SSD with a bootloader configuration change.

Key Features

• PCIe Gen2/Gen3 Support – Up to ~900 MB/s theoretical throughput via PCIe x1
• M.2 2230 & 2242 Compatible – Supports common NVMe SSD form factors
• NVMe Boot Support – Boot your Pi 5 directly from the SSD
• HAT+ Design – EEPROM chip for automatic configuration
• Power Monitoring – Onboard INA219 chip for SSD power status
• Dual LED Indicators – PWR and ACT LEDs for operating status
• Cooling Ready – Reserved airflow vent for adding a fan

Specifications

• Interface – PCIe x1 Gen2/Gen3 via 16-pin cable
• Supported SSD Sizes – M.2 2230, 2242 (NVMe protocol only)
• Compatibility – Raspberry Pi 5 only
• Weight – 22 g

Package Contents

• 1× PCIe to M.2 HAT+
• 1× 2×20 Pin Header
• 1× 16P Cable (40 mm)
• 1× Standoff Pack

Resources

• Waveshare Wiki