{"product_id":"yahboom-pi5-m2-hat-plus","title":"Raspberry Pi 5 Official M.2 HAT+ M Key PCIe to NVMe SSD Expansion Board (2230\/2242, 3A, LEDs)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Raspberry Pi 5 Official M.2 HAT+ Series is a PCIe to M.2 SSD expansion board designed for Raspberry Pi 5. It connects M.2 peripherals such as NVMe drives and other PCIe accessories to Raspberry Pi 5’s PCIe interface by converting the Raspberry Pi 5 PCIe connector to a single M.2 M key edge connector. It follows the Raspberry Pi HAT+ specification and includes on-board EEPROM to save the HAT ID and product information, supporting automatic detection in Raspberry Pi OS.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle-lane PCIe 2.0 interface (500 MB\/s peak transfer rate)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports Gen2\/Gen3 mode (stated for the M.2 NVMe protocol use case)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports devices using the M.2 M key edge connector (PCIe \/ NVMe SSD use case)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSSD form-factor support:\n    \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM.2 HAT+ Standard: 2230 \/ 2242\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM.2 HAT+ Compact: 2230 only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplies up to 3A to connected M.2 devices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn-board dual LED indicator lights:\n    \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePWR: keep on when powered on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eACT status indicator light: flashing when reading and writing data on the hard drive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActive cooling module can be installed (only for the Standard version)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport for stacking with Raspberry Pi 5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold-plated anti-oxidation process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompliant with HAT+ standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"6\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRaspberry Pi 5 Official M.2 HAT+ (PCIe to M.2 SSD expansion board)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHost compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRaspberry Pi 5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHost interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle-lane PCIe 2.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeak transfer rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 MB\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM.2 connector key\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM key\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported M.2 form factors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2230 \/ 2242 (Standard); 2230 only (Compact)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower to M.2 device\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 3A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndicators\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePWR LED, ACT LED\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOn-board EEPROM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSaves HAT ID and product information\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMechanical Dimensions (M.2 HAT+ Standard; unit: mm)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"6\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e65\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTop span (inner)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e58\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTop span (inner)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e29\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e56.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRight-side vertical dimension\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e49\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLower-right vertical (notch area)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeft-side vertical segments\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17.5 \/ 18 \/ 21\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNotch offset\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottom span\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNotch spans\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 and 7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHole\/edge offsets (as marked)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5 and 3.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard Kit: supports 2230\/2242 SSDs and the official Active Cooler; it does not support the official Raspberry Pi 5 case.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact Kit: supports 2230 SSDs and the official Raspberry Pi 5 case; it does not support the Raspberry Pi 5 active heat sink.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe included threaded spacers provide room to fit the Raspberry Pi Active Cooler beneath an M.2 HAT+.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse in the Raspberry Pi Case for Raspberry Pi 5 requires removing the lid and the included fan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor help selecting the Standard vs Compact version for a specific Raspberry Pi 5 build, contact support@rcdrone.top or visit https:\/\/rcdrone.top\/.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eReference Performance Data (as provided)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficial data: Raspberry Pi Gen2 mode theoretical bandwidth: 5Gbps; Raspberry Pi Gen3 mode theoretical bandwidth: 8Gbps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote shown: 8Gigatransfer = 1 Gigabyte = 1000 Megabytes (1000MB\/sec)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSD Mode: 105Mbps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExample test output:\n    \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSD card data transmission test: 75.32 MB\/sec\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM.2 NVMe data transmission test: 777.93 MB\/sec\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe actual measured data is for reference only due to various factors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSSD Startup Operation Method (Reference)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo modify the boot information, enter the following command:\u003cbr\u003e\u003ccode\u003esudo rpi-eeprom-config --edit\u003c\/code\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    Modify \u003ccode\u003eBOOT_ORDER\u003c\/code\u003e to: \u003ccode\u003eBOOT_ORDER=0xf416\u003c\/code\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    Enable \u003ccode\u003ePCIE.PROBE\u003c\/code\u003e: \u003ccode\u003ePCIE.PROBE=1\u003c\/code\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    Then save, exit, and restart.\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen the terminal in the nvme system, enter the following command:\u003cbr\u003e\u003ccode\u003esudo rpi-eeprom-config --edit\u003c\/code\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ccode\u003esudo apt update\u003c\/code\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ccode\u003esudo apt install rpi imager\u003c\/code\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    Then, click on the Raspberry Pi icon on the desktop -\u0026gt; Accessories -\u0026gt; Imager to install the system into the nvme solid state.\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch2\u003eManuals \/ Tutorial\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTutorial link: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yahboom.net\/study\/M.2-HAT+\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.yahboom.net\/study\/M.2-HAT+\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"details\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"details-gallery\"\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"Raspberry Pi 5 promo banner with board graphic and “New in stock” badge\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/rcdrone.top\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Raspberry-Pi-5-Official-M2-HAT.jpg?v=1782062355\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Raspberry Pi 5 Official M.2 HAT+ Series PCIe to M.2 NVMe SSD expansion board, Standard and Compact\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/rcdrone.top\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Raspberry-Pi-5-Official-M2-HAT_6345694b-cf23-4fa7-a287-23c437a0e778.jpg?v=1782062362\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd fast NVMe storage to Raspberry Pi 5 using the official M.2 HAT+ (M‑key) in Standard or Compact form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"Feature icons for Raspberry Pi 5 M.2 HAT+: PCIe to M.2 SSD, stacking support, HAT+ compliant, gold-plated\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/rcdrone.top\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Raspberry-Pi-5-Official-M2-HAT_d2ee92be-a270-44af-a91b-38c8d5b8792a.jpg?v=1782062367\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eHAT+ compliant design supports PCIe NVMe storage, stacking, and a gold‑plated anti‑oxidation finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"Product introduction graphic for Raspberry Pi M.2 HAT+ Standard and Compact versions for Raspberry Pi 5\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/rcdrone.top\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Raspberry-Pi-5-Official-M2-HAT_c81345c9-f8e4-4bf0-97e4-c15b501d0565.jpg?v=1782062404\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Exploded assembly view of Raspberry Pi 5 with M.2 HAT+ Standard, NVMe SSD, spacers, and active cooler clearance\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/rcdrone.top\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Raspberry-Pi-5-Official-M2-HAT_d4bffd4d-3c75-4364-b649-3ce81bd0d9d1.jpg?v=1782062410\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Standard kit supports 2230\/2242 NVMe SSDs and allows room for the official Active Cooler under the board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"Banner promoting official Raspberry Pi 5 active radiator\/cooler accessory\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/rcdrone.top\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Raspberry-Pi-5-Official-M2-HAT_1bc43048-13a4-43da-b575-438460caf98d.jpg?v=1782062415\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Raspberry Pi 5 case compatibility graphic for M.2 HAT+ Compact version with Raspberry Pi 5 official case\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/rcdrone.top\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Raspberry-Pi-5-Official-M2-HAT_fc580341-4a6b-4be2-a4f7-aa0affb30f12.jpg?v=1782062422\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Compact version is designed to fit the official Raspberry Pi 5 case while supporting a 2230 NVMe drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"M.2 NVMe size support chart: Standard fits 2230\/2242 SSDs, Compact fits 2230 only\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/rcdrone.top\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Raspberry-Pi-5-Official-M2-HAT_e7b622ad-3d81-4779-a4ec-5fcc2e974958.jpg?v=1782062428\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose Standard for 2230\/2242 SSD compatibility, or Compact when you only need 2230 and case fit is a priority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"Performance comparison chart showing Raspberry Pi PCIe Gen2\/Gen3 bandwidth and faster NVMe vs microSD transfer results\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/rcdrone.top\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Raspberry-Pi-5-Official-M2-HAT_a4d7bde6-9f93-4d31-8801-22e9a0493658.jpg?v=1782062434\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"SSD startup operation method instructions for booting Raspberry Pi 5 from NVMe via rpi-eeprom-config settings\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/rcdrone.top\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Raspberry-Pi-5-Official-M2-HAT_48057a12-abad-457a-a734-8f1188512ce1.jpg?v=1782062440\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoot-from-SSD setup is handled in Raspberry Pi OS by adjusting BOOT_ORDER and enabling PCIe probing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"On-board EEPROM location highlighted on M.2 HAT+ Standard and Compact boards for HAT ID and product info\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/rcdrone.top\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Raspberry-Pi-5-Official-M2-HAT_aa9080bf-f5ba-42fc-b9e1-e0184834ea50.jpg?v=1782062446\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn-board EEPROM stores HAT ID data for automatic detection in Raspberry Pi OS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"Dual LED indicators on Raspberry Pi M.2 HAT+ board: PWR power light and ACT drive activity light\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/rcdrone.top\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Raspberry-Pi-5-Official-M2-HAT_97f37c95-5d8b-460d-be4f-89ae911e3b3b.jpg?v=1782062452\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuilt-in PWR and ACT LEDs make it easy to confirm power and NVMe read\/write activity at a glance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"Installation diagram for M.2 HAT+ Standard and Compact on Raspberry Pi 5, including PCIe ribbon cable and mounting hardware\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/rcdrone.top\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Raspberry-Pi-5-Official-M2-HAT_eedc6154-f6be-407e-aedb-e9dbe19fa374.jpg?v=1782062459\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstallation uses the Raspberry Pi 5 PCIe connector with the included ribbon cable, spacers, and mounting screws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"Tutorial link screenshot for M.2 HAT+ documentation web page\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/rcdrone.top\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Raspberry-Pi-5-Official-M2-HAT_c98ec55e-f9cf-4e71-8e1f-cb96f064a248.jpg?v=1782062464\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Mechanical dimensions drawing for M.2 HAT+ Standard board with mounting holes and overall size measurements (mm)\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/rcdrone.top\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Raspberry-Pi-5-Official-M2-HAT_5738dcc7-e89f-4efa-bbcc-ee667504f3df.jpg?v=1782062471\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Mechanical dimensions for M.2 HAT+ Compact board plus comparison table of Standard vs Compact features and sizes\" loading=\"lazy\" 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