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CN01 M.2 M-key PCIe3.0
Descriptions
This is a compact PCIE 3.0x1 expansion board specifically designed for the PCIe interface of the Raspberry Pi 5. It features an M.2 M-key specification, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of SSD devices.
Features
- Compact Design : The board is small and lightweight, making it ideal for space-constrained projects.
- PCIE 3.0x1 Interface : Supports the latest PCIe 3.0 standard with a single lane, offering high-speed data transfer capabilities.
- M.2 M-key Specification : Compatible with a variety of SSDs, providing flexibility in storage options.
- Aluminum Alloy Enclosure : The enclosure not only protects the SSD but also enhances heat dissipation, ensuring stable operation.
- Enhanced Cooling : The design includes effective thermal management to prevent overheating and prolong the life of the SSD.
- Plug-and-Play : Easy to install and use, requiring no additional drivers for most operating systems.
- High Compatibility : Designed to work seamlessly with Raspberry Pi 5, enhancing its functionality with additional storage or network capabilities.
Specifications
- Form Factor: Compact PCIe 3.0x1 expansion board for Raspberry Pi 5.
- Interface Type: PCIe 3.0, 1-lane interface.
- M.2 Slot Type: M-key (Key M) supporting both NVMe and SATA protocols.
- SSD Size Compatibility:
2230 (22mm width and 30mm length) 2242 (22mm width and 42mm length) 2260 (22mm width and 60mm length) 2280 (22mm width and 80mm length)
- SSD Power supply: Via PogoPin contact with soldering points on Raspberry Pi 5's GPIO.
- Physical Dimensions: Dimensions tailored to fit the Raspberry Pi 5 without obstruction.
- Material: Durable aluminum alloy casing for enhanced protection and heat dissipation.
- Heat Dissipation: Efficient cooling design to maintain optimal SSD performance.
- Operating Temperature: Suitable temperature range for reliable operation.
- Compatibility: Confirmed compatibility with various Raspberry Pi 5 models.
- Mounting: Secure mounting solution included for attachment to the Raspberry Pi.
- Connectors: Necessary PCIe and M.2 connectors for SSD integration.
- Software Requirements: Modify /boot/firmware/config.txt and adding `dtparam=pciex1` and `dtparam=pciex1_gen=3`
How to enable PCIe on Raspberry Pi 5 ?
We assume that you are using Raspberry Pi OS 64bit on Raspberry Pi 5. (codename: bookworm)
- Step 1. Modify /boot/firmware/config.txt file and adding following parameters:
dtparam=pciex1 dtparam=pciex1_gen=3 # Optional, force to use gen3 speed on NVMe SSD, if can support this function is depends on your NVMe SSD's feature.
- Step 2. Save it and reboot your Raspberry Pi 5 to take effect.
Disk Operations
- Check if SSD drive has been recognized by Raspberry Pi 5.
lsblk
- Make sure the PCIe devices information
- Create Partition
sudo fdisk /dev/nvme0n1
create one partition by input following characters:
n -> p -> 1 > Enter -> Enter -> w -> Enter
n - new p - primary partition 1 - partition number Enter -> first cylinder Enter -> take the whole disk as last cylinder. w - write the partition table to SSD q - quit
- Format the partition
sudo mkfs.ext4 /dev/nvme0n1p1
- Mount Partition to Raspberry Pi 5
mkdir -pv disk1 sudo mount -t ext4 /dev/nvme0n1p1 /home/pi/disk1 -v
- Check if the partition has been mounted properly.
df -Th
- Automout the partition by modify /etc/fstab file, you can use vim or nano editor to modify this file /etc/fstab.
sudo vim.tiny /etc/fstab
NOTE: Please take care of the modifications due to wrong parameters may cause the system corrupted.
/dev/nvme0n1p1 ext4 /home/pi/disk1 defaults,noatime 0 0
Save it and try to auto mount
sudo mount -a
- Check it by using
df -Th
Package Includes
TBD.
Keywords
- CN01 M.2 M-key PCIe3.0 adapter board, KZ-0067 pcie adapter, PCIe3.0x1.