Elecrow M.2 NVMe & PoE+ Hat Expansion Board for Raspberry Pi 5
The Elecrow M.2 NVMe & PoE+ HAT Expansion Board for Raspberry Pi 5 is a feature-rich expansion solution that combines high-speed NVMe storage, Power over Ethernet (PoE+), and flexible power distribution into a single compact HAT. Designed exclusively for the Raspberry Pi 5, it supports M.2 NVMe SSDs in 2230, 2242, 2260, and 2280 form factors through the native PCIe interface, delivering significantly faster system boot times and data transfer speeds.
The integrated IEEE 802.3af/at PoE+ module enables both power and network connectivity through a single Ethernet cable, reducing cable clutter and simplifying installation. The board maintains compatibility with the Raspberry Pi 5's official cooling solution while preserving access to the 40-pin GPIO header for additional peripherals and HATs.
It also provides reliable power outputs of 5V/5A and 12V/2A, along with GND, 12V, 5V, and 3.3V interfaces, making it an excellent choice for building Raspberry Pi 5 NAS systems, edge computing devices, industrial gateways, AI applications, and embedded projects. If you're looking to buy the Elecrow M.2 NVMe & PoE+ HAT for Raspberry Pi 5, this all-in-one expansion board offers an efficient and dependable upgrade for demanding applications.
Features:
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Inbuilt PoE+ Network Power source: The Raspberry Pi 5 includes an inbuilt standard PoE+ module, which allows it to be powered directly via Ethernet cable, removing the need for an additional power source and making it perfect for industrial and embedded applications.
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High-Speed NVMe Storage Expansion: A PCIe interface natively supports M.2 NVMe SSDs (compatible with 2230/2242/2260/2280 sizes), resulting in dramatically improved system storage performance.
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Powerful Multi-Voltage Power Output: Delivers a continuous high-power output of 5V/5A or 12V/2A and extends voltage interfaces such as GND, 12V, 5V, and 3.3V, ensuring that varied peripherals are reliably powered.
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Compact and Compatible Cooling Design: Uses the HAT standard form factor, which allows for the installation of the official heatsink after mounting, ensuring that the device's cooling performance is unaffected.
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Complete GPIO Expandability: The Raspberry Pi 5's native 40-pin GPIO header is fully retained, allowing for the addition of numerous sensors, actuators, and other expansion boards, enabling flexibility for future development.
Applications:
- Portable, high-performance workstation/development platform.
- Lightweight home NAS/media server.
- Industrial Internet of Things gateway and edge computing node
- Network devices and software-defined routers
- Compact Robot Control Center
- Educational and scientific research experimental platform.