SupTronics X1005 Bottom-Mount Dual-NVMe Add-on for Raspberry Pi 5

The SupTronics X1005 is a compact dual-NVMe expansion board for Raspberry Pi 5, allowing you to attach two M.2 SSDs in 2280, 2260, 2242 or 2230 formats. It uses a PCIe 2.0 interface with support for transfer speeds up to 5Gbps. The board connects to your Raspberry Pi 5's PCIe interface and uses an ASmedia ASM1182e PCIe switch chip to facilitate data transfer between the two PCIe interfaces it provides, with PCIe Gen2 support. It mounts underneath the Raspberry Pi 5, keeping the GPIO header clear for other add-ons. With nothing on top of your Raspberry Pi, the design also compliments the use of a Raspberry Pi Active Cooler or other top-mounted coolers and hardware. The board includes mounting holes and standoffs to secure both SSDs while helping with heat dissipation. Onboard LEDs show drive read/write activity at a glance. Raspberry Pi, SSDs and Active Cooler not included Features

* Compatible with Raspberry Pi 5

* Supports a total of 8TB storage capacity (4TB+4TB) with M.2 NVMe solid-state drives

* Accommodates two various M.2 NVMe SSD form factors, including 2280, 2260, 2242, and 2230

* Supports PCIe 2.0 5Gbps for speedy data transfer and superfast boot

* Fully compatible with the Raspberry Pi Active Cooler

* LED indicators (blue) display power and drive status

* Features an integrated high-performance PCIe packet switch

* Equipped with two high-efficiency DC/DC step-down converters, delivering a maximum of 6A to power your SSDs

* Designed to be attached on bottom, allows using your favourite HATs alongside it

* Powering via both pogo pins and FFC, ensuring sufficient power supply without any worries

Specifications

* Power supply: 5Vdc +/-5% power via pogo pins & FFC, converted to 3.3V max 6A to power the SSDs

* Ports & Connectors: PCIe connector - 16-pin pitch 0.5mm

* SSD connector: M.2 M-Key

* PCIe cable length: 37mm x2

* PCB Size: 86.5mm x 60mm

Compatibility As with all M.2 NVMe adapters for Raspberry Pi 5, certain models of M.2 NVMe SSD (usually with a Phison controller) are best avoided due to compatibility issues. The following models have been highlighted by SupTronics as having poor compatibility, however other online resources will highlight further models/brands to avoid:

* WD Blue SN550/SN580 series

* WD Green SN350 series

* WD Black SN850 series

Resources

* Software setup/tutorials

* Hardware information and assembly

Package Contents

* 1x SupTronics X1005 Bottom-Mount Dual-NVMe Add-on for Raspberry Pi 5

* 1x PCIe FFC cable (37mm)

* 1x Screw/standoff pack

Raspberry Pi, SSDs and Active Cooler not included