MCDODO Official Pi PCIe to M.2 HAT for Raspberry Pi 5 2230/2242 NVMe

Official Pi PCIe to M.2 HAT for Raspberry Pi 5

This HAT adds an M.2 slot to the Raspberry Pi 5, enabling the use of NVMe solid state drives in 2230 and 2242 form factors. It connects through the board's PCIe interface and supports both Gen2 and Gen3 operating modes for high-speed reading and writing. An onboard EEPROM allows the Pi 5 to boot directly from the attached drive. Dual LED indicators provide clear visual monitoring of the drive's working status.

Makers adding fast local storage to a Pi 5

Developers and hobbyists who need quicker boot times and faster application loads than a microSD card can provide will benefit from this HAT. It suits projects requiring reliable NVMe storage in a compact 2230 or 2242 size. Builders who require larger 2280 drives or need multiple simultaneous storage devices should look at alternative solutions. Users without a Raspberry Pi 5 cannot use this specific HAT.

M.2 2230 and 2242 NVMe drive compatibility

The single specification that decides fit is the physical length of the M.2 drive: this HAT accepts only 2230 and 2242 sizes. Drives in the common 2280 form factor will not fit the board. The slot supports the NVMe protocol across Gen2 and Gen3 modes. Verify your drive matches one of the two supported lengths before purchase.