SupTronics X1016 Four-Slot NVMe Add-on for Raspberry Pi 5

The SupTronics X1016 Four-Slot NVMe Add-on for Raspberry Pi 5 connects up to four M.2 SSDs (2280/2242/2230) via PCIe 3.0, delivering speeds up to 8Gbps. Fits under the Pi 5, supports SSD booting, and powers Pi and SSDs from a single 9–17V input.

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The SupTronics X1016 Four-Slot NVMe Add-on is a PCIe 3.0 to four-slot M.2 NVMe add-on, offering a high-capacity, high-speed storage solution for your Raspberry Pi 5. Yes – run four NVMe SSDs on your Pi 5 with this add-on!

Its compact design allows for the easy attachment of four M.2 SSDs in either 2280, 2242 or 2230 formats. With the ASM2806 PCIe 3.1 Packet Switch, you can achieve data transfer rates of up to 8Gbps, enabling the rapid transfer of large amounts of data.

The X1016 attaches to the underside of the Raspberry Pi 5, eliminating the need for a GPIO passthrough and ensuring compatibility with your favourite HATs or an Active Cooler. It features a wide-input power supply (9-17V) via a standard DC jack (power supply not included) and incorporates high-efficiency DC/DC step-down converters. This design allows you to power both your Raspberry Pi 5 and PCIe devices simultaneously with a single power source.

The X1016 is an ideal storage solution for creating a home media center or building a network-attached storage (NAS) system. It supports operating system booting from your SSD, resulting in faster application launches, web serving, and file copying.

SSDs, Raspberry Pi and Active Cooler not included

Features

• Compatible with Raspberry Pi 5
• Supports a total of 16TB storage capacity (4TB x4) with M.2 NVMe SSDs
• Accommodates 2280, 2242 and 2230 M.2 NVMe SSD form factors
• High-performance PCIe 3.0 packet switch
• PCIe 3.0 8Gbps and super-fast boot
• LED indicators for power and drive status
• Power input range of 9V to 17V
• High-efficiency DC/DC step-down converter, delivering a maximum of 12A to power your SSDs
• Supports powering via DC power jack
• Compatible with the HAT+ STANDBY power state, automatically turning off when the Pi 5 shuts down
• Compatible with the Raspberry Pi Active Cooler

Specifications

Power supply	9–17VDC ±5% ≥3A via DC power jack, 12V 5A recommended
Ports & connectors	DC power jack: 5.5×2.1mm, polarity: centre positive (+)
	PCIe connector ×1 – 16-pin pitch 0.5mm
	SSD connectors ×4 – M.2 M-Key
PCIe FFC cable length	37mm
PCB size	109mm × 87.2mm

Resources

• Software setup/tutorials
• Hardware information and assembly

NVMe SSD Incompatibility List

We recommend refraining from using the following NVMe SSD drives, which are equipped with a Phison controller due to their proven incompatibility:

• WD Blue SN550/SN580 series
• WD Green SN350 series
• WD Black SN850 series
• Other NVMe SSD drivers equipped with the same Phison controller

These specific models have demonstrated compatibility issues, and it is advisable to avoid them when considering NVMe SSD options for X10xx series NVMe add-ons. By steering clear of these drives, users can ensure a smoother and more reliable experience with their storage solutions.

A few other notes re SSD compatibility:

• Compatible with M.2 NVMe SSDs
• Not compatible with M.2 SATA SSDs, M.2 PCIe AHCI SSDs, or other M.2 non-NVMe devices
• Older NVMe drives with less efficient flash media may not perform as well as newer drives
• New NVMe SSDs are not partitioned and will need to be both partitioned and formatted when first connected to the Raspberry Pi before they can be accessed in the Explorer

Package Contents

• 1x SupTronics X1016 Four-Slot NVMe Add-on for Raspberry Pi 5
• 1x 37mm PCIe cable
• 1x Screw pack

SSDs, Raspberry Pi and Active Cooler not included