Raspberry Pi M.2 HAT+ – PCIe Expansion

Raspberry Pi M.2 HAT+ – PCIe Expansion for Raspberry Pi 5 The Raspberry Pi M.2 HAT+ is an official expansion board designed to connect M.2 devices—such as NVMe SSDs or AI accelerators—to the PCIe 2.0 interface of the Raspberry Pi 5. This enables high-speed data transfers up to 500MB/s, perfect for I/O-intensive applications like storage, edge AI, or networking. Technical Specifications: Feature Description Interface PCIe 2.0 x1 (500 MB/s max throughput) M.2 Connector M-Key, supports 2230 and 2242 size M.2 modules Power Delivery Up to 3A power for connected M.2 devices LED Indicators Power and activity LEDs Form Factor HAT+ compliant (auto-detectable in Raspberry Pi OS) Compatibility Designed exclusively for the Raspberry Pi 5 Included in the Box: 1 × Raspberry Pi M.2 HAT+ board 1 × Flat PCIe flex cable 1 × 16mm stacking header Standoffs and mounting screws 1 × Double-flanged thumbscrew for securing M.2 device Key Benefits: High-speed storage: Add a fast NVMe SSD to your Pi for faster boot times and file access Flexible I/O: Compatible with a wide range of M.2 modules (SSD, AI, etc.) Plug-and-play: Designed for easy installation with HAT+ compliance Efficient cooling: Allows room for active cooling underneath the board