SupTronics X1002 Bottom-Mount NVMe Add-on for Raspberry Pi 5

The SupTronics X1002 is a compact, bottom-mounted NVMe expansion board for Raspberry Pi 5, allowing you to attach a range of M.2 NVMe SSD sizes (2230, 2242, 2260, and 2280) via the PCIe 2.0/3.0 interface. It supports data transfer speeds of up to 8Gbps.

It connects to the underside of 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.

Mounting holes and standoffs are included to secure the board to your Raspberry Pi. An onboard LED shows drive write/read activity status.

The board supports booting from NVMe, allowing faster performance for tasks like app launching, web serving, and media streaming. It’s a solid option for projects like home media centres or NAS setups.

Raspberry Pi, SSD and Active Cooler not included

Features

• Compatible with Raspberry Pi 5
• Supports high-capacity M.2 NVMe solid-state drives up to 4TB
• Accommodates various M.2 NVMe SSD form factors, including 2280, 2260, 2242, and 2230
• Supports PCIe 2.0 5Gbps / PCIe 3.0 8Gbps for speedy data transfer and superfast boot
• Features a blue LED indicator that displays power and drive status
• Equipped with an integrated high-efficiency DC/DC step-down converter, providing up to 3.5A of power for your SSD
• Powering via both pogo pins and FFC, ensuring sufficient power supply without any worries
• Designed to be attached on bottom
• Compatible with the Raspberry Pi Active Cooler without affecting cooling performance

Specifications

• Power supply: 5Vdc +/-5% power via pogo pins & FFC, converted to 3.3V max 3.5A to power the SSD
• Ports & Connectors: PCIe connector - 16-pin pitch 0.5mm
• SSD connector: M.2 M-Key
• PCIe cable length: 37mm
• PCB Size: 87mm x 56mm

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 X1002 NVMe Add-on for Raspberry Pi 5
• 1x Screw and stand-off pack

Raspberry Pi, SSD and Active Cooler not included