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A green circuit board with M.2 slot, flat flex cable, mounted 2 TB SSD, rubber feet and metal standoffs

AAAwave

AAAwave NVMe Base M.2 HAT PCIe Extension with 2 TB SSD

SKU CH-R483-99TB9

Adds 2 TB NVMe storage to Raspberry Pi 5 via PCIe extension board with M.2 slot and flex cable

  • Adds fast NVMe storage to Raspberry Pi 5
  • Includes 2 TB MP33 M.2 2280 SSD
  • PCIe extension via flat flex cable
  • Supports 2230 to 2280 M-key drives
  • Mounts under Pi with standoffs and rubber feet

NVMe Base for Raspberry Pi 5

This PCIe extension board adds M-key NVMe storage to a Raspberry Pi 5. It supports M.2 2230 to 2280 drives and mounts directly under the single-board computer. The bundle includes a 2 TB MP33 SSD so the system is ready to boot from fast storage immediately. Builders who need a different capacity or form factor must source their own drive.

Bundled SSD and mounting hardware

The included 2 TB MP33 drive eliminates the need to purchase and install a separate NVMe module. Rubber feet, an M2 bolt with nuts, and two lengths of M2.5 standoffs and bolts let you secure the drive and the base board in a compact stack. A flat-flex PCIe cable connects the HAT to the Pi 5 without bulky ribbons. Users who prefer a different cable length or drive brand cannot swap those parts without buying extras.

Build quality and daily connectivity

The PCB follows Raspberry Pi PIP design guidelines for long-term OS support and mechanical compatibility. Four rubber feet keep the assembly stable on a desk when the Pi is used as a file server or media centre. Pass-through mounting holes allow another HAT to sit on top, preserving the GPIO header for additional peripherals. Firmware dated 2023-12-06 or newer is required for full PCIe functionality.

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Price $221.99
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Specifications

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Questions about this item

How is the 2 TB MP33 SSD secured to the HAT for long-term use?

The bundle includes an M2 bolt and two nuts that fasten the 2280 drive to the M-key slot on the NVMe Base PCB.

What bandwidth ceiling appears first when the PCIe flat-flex cable runs at full speed all day?

The Raspberry Pi 5 PCIe 2.0 x1 lane limits sustained throughput to roughly 4 GB/s regardless of the SSD rating.

Does the board add audible noise or extra heat when the Pi 5 boots from the NVMe drive continuously?

No fan or active cooling is included; the SSD and PCB run passively, so only the Pi's own thermal profile changes.

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