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Dual NVMe Raft
The Dual NVMe Raft enables you to connect two M.2 peripheral devices (such as NVMe drives and other PCIe accessories) to the Raspberry Pi 5’s PCIe interface.
The Dual NVMe Kit integrates a PCIe Gen 2 switch with two M.2 M-key PCIe slots supporting 2230, 2242, 2260, and 2280 sizes, allowing the installation of two NVMe Gen2 SSDs or AI accelerators. Users can configure two NVMe SSDs in software RAID 0 or RAID 1 for NAS setups, combine one AI accelerator with one NVMe SSD to enhance AI performance, or install two AI accelerators for even more powerful AI capabilities.
Note
It is recommended to use the official 27W power supply for the Raspberry Pi 5 when using it with either Dual NVMe Raft or General NVMe PIP, to ensure sufficient and stable power delivery. Using unofficial, underpowered, or non-compliant power adapters may result in SSDs failing to operate properly.
Warning
Never hot-plug NVMe SSDs as it may result in damage to your devices.
Features
Dual-channel PCIe 2.0 interface with a peak transfer rate of up to 500 MB/s
Compatible with M.2 NVMe SSDs using the M-Key interface; supports sizes 2230, 2242, 2260, and 2280
Onboard 3.3V power supply supports up to 3A output
Since the Raspberry Pi’s PCIe interface provides only 1A (5W), an external 5V power source is recommended when higher power (up to 10W) is required
Includes a 2-pin 2.54mm header and cable for additional external power input
Designed to mount on the back of the Raspberry Pi without interfering with active cooling or other compatible expansion boards
Connects to the Raspberry Pi via an FPC (Flexible Printed Circuit) cable
Equipped with three status LEDs: STA1 and STA2 indicate activity on each PCIe channel, while PWR shows power status
Hardware Overview
PCIe Port: Connects to the Raspberry Pi via an FPC cable to transfer PCIe signals between the board and the Pi.
Extra Power Input: Provides additional 5V input when higher power is needed for NVMe SSDs. Useful when the Pi’s PCIe interface cannot supply enough current.
Power Indicator: Indicates whether the board is receiving power. If off, check the PCIe cable or external power.
Force Enable: Forces the 3.3V power supply to turn on regardless of PCIe signal. Use this jumper if the system doesn’t provide the power-enable signal.
NVMe SSD Slot: Accepts M.2 NVMe SSDs (M-Key), compatible with 2230, 2242, 2260, and 2280 form factors.
STA Indicator: Indicates the activity status of each NVMe SSD slot. Blinks during data transfer or device activity.
Assembly Instructions