Pimoroni NVMe Base Duo for Raspberry Pi 5

Add two super-fast NVMe SSDs to your Raspberry Pi 5, ideal for redundancy or expanding storage capacity. The NVMe Base Duo is a PCIe Gen 2 extension board that supports M-key NVMe SSDs (sizes 2230 to 2280). Mount it under or over your Pi for a compact and efficient setup, complete with rubber feet for stability.

Benefits and Usages:

• Transforms your Raspberry Pi 5 into a file server, media center, or backup hub with built-in redundancy.
• Optimized for high IOPS workloads; perfect for tasks requiring fast storage.
• Follows Raspberry Pi's "PIP" design guidelines for long-term update support.
• Supports simultaneous access up to 220MB/sec per disk through a shared PCIe switch.

Specifications:

• PCIe Gen 2 x1 connection offering 450MB/sec total throughput.
• Includes kit components: NVMe Base Duo PCB, PCIe Flex Cable, mounting hardware, and rubber feet.
• Various bundles available, from 500GB to 4000GB options with included SSDs.

Compatible Drives:

The NVMe Base Duo has been tested successfully with multiple SSD models, such as the Samsung 970 EVO Plus, WD Blue SN550, and others. While most M.2 NVMe drives should work fine, always power off your Raspberry Pi before installation.

Ensure your Raspberry Pi 5 is running firmware from May 17, 2024, or newer to fully support booting from NVMe drives. Explore benchmark results online to gauge performance!