Product description: PineBoards HatDrive! Top - NVMe 2230, 2242 adapter for Raspberry Pi 5
HatDrive! Top for Raspberry Pi 5 is an innovative solution for users who want to maximize the potential of their minicomputer . The adapter supports NVMe (M-key) drives in M.2 2230 and 2242 formats . Equipped with a PCIe x1 interface that is compatible with both Gen2 and Gen3 standards, ensuring fast data transmission and reliable performance. Additionally, it has built-in dual LED indicators to monitor power supply voltage ("PWR") and M.2 drive activity ("ACT"). Thanks to the board format (65 x 56.5 mm) compatible with the original dimensions of the Raspberry Pi, installing the adapter is simple and intuitive. Additionally, it has a dedicated I2C EEPROM memory, which enables advanced device identification and configuration. The adapter's power system is compliant with the M.2 (NGFF) standard, thanks to a built-in voltage regulator that supplies up to 3 A to the 3.3 V power rail . HatDrive! Top also offers flexible power options: directly from the FPC PCIe ribbon or via a 40-pin GPIO connector . Built with high-quality electronic components and a solid 4-layer PCB, HatDrive! The top ensures reliability and durability, and its modular design also allows it to be combined with other HAT tiles in the form of a stack.
PineBoards HatDrive! Top - NVMe 2230, 2242 adapter for Raspberry Pi 5.
The adapter is compatible with NVMe drives in M.2 2230 and 2242 formats.
Main features of the adapter
- Raspberry Pi 5 Compatible: Designed for the Raspberry Pi 5 single board computer, ensuring perfect fit and seamless integration.
- Support for a wide range of NVMe drives: works with NVMe drives (with M key) in M.2 2230 and 2242 formats.
- I2C EEPROM Memory: Dedicated I2C EEPROM memory for advanced device identification and configuration.
- Compatible Power System: Integrated voltage regulator delivering up to 3A to the 3.3V power rail, compliant with the M.2 (NGFF) standard.
- Flexible power options: the ability to power the M.2 card directly from the FPC PCIe ribbon or via the 40-pin Raspberry Pi HAT connector.
- Dual LED Indicators: Features 2 LEDs to monitor power supply voltage ("PWR") and M.2 drive activity ("ACT").
- Easy installation of M.2 drives: thanks to the dedicated metal holder, installation and use are extremely simple.
- Modular design: can be combined with other HAT tiles in the form of a stack.
- Set of accessories included: includes a dedicated FPC PCIe tape, spacers, M2.5 screws, a spacer for mounting an M.2 card and an optional 28-pin male-female HAT connector.
NVMe M.2 SSDs
NVMe M.2 SSDs are storage media that offer significantly greater performance compared to traditional SSDs. Thanks to the use of the NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express) interface and the M.2 standard, the drives ensure faster data transfer , lower latency and higher throughput. This makes them an ideal solution for applications requiring quick access to data, such as computer games, video editing, or intensive calculations. In addition, the M.2 format allows you to save space when building smaller computers, which makes them popular in laptops and minicomputers .
Set contents.
Adapter specifications
- Adapter type: PCIe to NVMe
- Model: HatDrive! TM1S (TOP)
- Interface: PCIe x1 in Gen2 and Gen3 standards
- Disk connector type: NVMe M.2 (M-key)
- Supported disk sizes: 2230, 2242
- HAT connector: 40-pin Raspberry Pi HAT connector
- EEPROM Memory: I2C EEPROM for HAT ID
- Integrated voltage regulator: up to 3 A for the 3.3 V power rail
- LED indicators: 2 LEDs for power supply voltage ("PWR") and M.2 drive activity ("ACT")
- Compatibility: Raspberry Pi 5
- Adapter dimensions: 65 x 56.5 mm
Set contents
- HatDrive! Adapter TM1S (TOP)
- Dedicated FPC PCIe tape
- Spacer pins
- M2.5 screws
- Spacer pin for mounting an M.2 card
- Optional 28-pin male-female HAT connector
