SupTronics X1012 NVMe + PoE Add-on for Raspberry Pi 5

The SupTronics X1012 NVMe + PoE Add-on for Raspberry Pi 5 combines 802.3af/at PoE (5V 5A output) with support for M.2 NVMe SSDs. Combine PoE and NVMe storage in a single, compact board.

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The SupTronics X1012 NVMe + PoE Add-on is specifically designed to offer a reliable power source and enhance storage capabilities for Raspberry Pi 5.

This add-on provides your Raspberry Pi 5 with 802.3af/at PoE compatibility, with an output of 5V 5A. You will need a power-injected Ethernet line, from a PoE router, switch or separate PoE injector. There is also an aux power jack for 35V-57VDC input.

At the same time, it also provides the ability to mount an M.2 NVMe SSD for booting or storage. Despite the compact design, this add-on can accommodate various M.2 SSD lengths, including 2280, 2260, 2242, and 2230. It supports booting the operating system from your SSD, and the design is compatible with the Raspberry Pi Active Cooler.

SSD, Raspberry Pi and Active Cooler not included

Features

• Compatible with Raspberry Pi 5
• Optimal data storage + PoE solution for Raspberry Pi 5
• PoE
  • Fully isolated switched-mode power supply
  • Compatible with 802.3af/at Specifications
  • Supports 48V Auxiliary Adapter Supply
  • Input voltage: 37–57V DC, Class 4 device
  • Output power: 5VDC / 5A
• NVMe
  • 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 operating system booting from your SSD
  • Offers fast data transfer speeds with PCIe 2.0 5Gbps / PCIe 3.0 8Gbps
  • Compatible with the Raspberry Pi Active Cooler
  • Blue LED indicator displays power and drive status
  • High-efficiency DC/DC step-down converter, providing up to 6A of power for your SSD

Specifications

Power supply	35–57VDC powering over Ethernet or 40–57VDC via auxiliary power jack
Ports & connectors	PCIe connector – 16-pin pitch 0.5mm
	SSD connector – M.2 M-Key
	AUX power jack – 5.5×2.1mm, centre positive (+)
PCIe cable length	30mm
PCB size	87mm × 56mm

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 X1012 NVMe + PoE Add-on for Raspberry Pi 5
• 1x 30mm PCIe cable
• 1x Screw pack

SSD, Raspberry Pi and Active Cooler not included