
Description:
The PCIe to USB 3.2 Gen1 and M.2 adapter board is specifically designed for the Raspberry Pi 5 and expands M.2 hard drives and USB ports in 2230 / 2242 / 2260 / 2280 sizes. It supports Gen2 mode only and supports booting the PI5 from an SSD.

Specification:
- Product Type: PCIe to USB 3.2 Gen1 M.2 NVMe SSD HAT
- Compatibility: Raspberry Pi 5
- HAT Standard: HAT+ Standard
- Host Interface: PCIe
- Storage Interface: M.2 M-Key (NVMe Protocol SSD)
- Supported SSD: M.2 NVMe Solid State Drive (2230/2242/2260/2280)
- USB Speed: Up to 5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen1)
- Storage Speed: High-Speed PCIe NVMe Data Transfer
- Power Supply: Powered via Raspberry Pi 5 PCIe Interface / External DC Input (if required)
- Operating System Support: Raspberry Pi OS and other compatible Linux distributions
- Board Material: High-Quality PCB


Features:
- Supports NVMe protocol M.2 interface hard drives, featuring high-speed read and write, and high work efficiency
- Only supports PCI-E×1 Gen2 mode
- Only supports PI5B
- Compatible with M.2 hard drives of 2230 / 2242 / 2260 / 2280 sizes
- Onboard operational indicator lights: the PWR is continuously lit when powered on, and the ACT blinks during read and write operations, making the operational status easily visible
- Equipped with original VL805 high-performance main control chip
- Supports USB power control

Useful Link:
Waveshare PCIe to USB 3.2 Gen1 and M.2 NVMe SSD HAT
Package Included:
- 1 x PCIe TO M.2 USB HAT+
- 1 x 16-PIN PCIe cable
- 1 x Screws pack