Name: Raspberry Pi 5 M.2 HAT+
Brand: Robot Pi Shop
SKU: RP-000003-RBP
Price: 19.99 USD
Availability: InStock

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Raspberry Pi 5 M.2 HAT+

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Raspberry Pi 5’s single-lane PCI Express 2.0 interface is exposed on a 16-pin, 0.5mm- pitch FPC connector; the M.2 HAT+ M Key is a mechanical adapter board that converts between this connector and a subset of the M.2 standard. It supports devices that have the M.2 M key edge connector, in the 2230 and 2242 form factors. It is capable of supplying up to 3A to connected M.2 devices.

The Raspberry Pi M.2 HAT+ conforms to the Raspberry Pi HAT+ specification and is autodetected by the latest Raspberry Pi software/firmware. It is supplied with a 16mm stacking header and threaded spacers, so it can be fitted to a Raspberry Pi 5 with the Raspberry Pi Active Cooler in place.

Specifications:

Supports single-lane PCIe 2.0 interface (500 MB/s peak transfer rate)
Supports devices that use the M.2 M key edge connector
Supports devices with the 2230 or 2242 form factor
Capable of supplying up to 3A to connected M.2 devices
Includes power and activity LEDs
Conforms to the Raspberry Pi HAT+ specifications
Supplied with ribbon cable, 16mm stacking header, threaded spacers and screws, and knurled double-flanged screw to secure and support the M.2 peripheral

Includes:

Ribbon cable
16mm GPIO stacking header
4 threaded spacers
8 screws
1 knurled double-flanged drive attachment screw to secure and support the M.2 peripheral

Installation:

To use the Raspberry Pi M.2 HAT+, you will need:

a Raspberry Pi 5

Each M.2 HAT+ comes with a ribbon cable, GPIO stacking header, and mounting hardware. Complete the following instructions to install your M.2 HAT+:

First, ensure that your Raspberry Pi runs the latest software. Run the following command to update:
```
$ sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
```
Next, ensure that your Raspberry Pi firmware is up-to-date. Run the following command to see what firmware you’re running:
```
$ sudo rpi-eeprom-update
```
If you see December 6, 2023 or a later date, proceed to the next step. If you see a date earlier than December 6, 2023, run the following command to open the Raspberry Pi Configuration CLI:
```
$ sudo raspi-config
```
Under Advanced Options > Bootloader Version, choose Latest. Then, exit raspi-config with Finish or the Escape key.

Run the following command to update your firmware to the latest version:
```
$ sudo rpi-eeprom-update -a
```
Then, reboot with sudo reboot.
Disconnect the Raspberry Pi from power before beginning installation.
The M.2 HAT+ is compatible with the Raspberry Pi 5 Active Cooler. If you have an Active Cooler, install it before installing the M.2 HAT+.
Install the spacers using four of the provided screws. Firmly press the GPIO stacking header on top of the Raspberry Pi GPIO pins; orientation does not matter as long as all pins fit into place. Disconnect the ribbon cable from the M.2 HAT+, and insert the other end into the PCIe port of your Raspberry Pi. Lift the ribbon cable holder from both sides, then insert the cable with the copper contact points facing inward, towards the USB ports. With the ribbon cable fully and evenly inserted into the PCIe port, push the cable holder down from both sides to secure the ribbon cable firmly in place.
Set the M.2 HAT+ on top of the spacers, and use the four remaining screws to secure it in place.
Insert the ribbon cable into the slot on the M.2 HAT+. Lift the ribbon cable holder from both sides, then insert the cable with the copper contact points facing up. With the ribbon cable fully and evenly inserted into the port, push the cable holder down from both sides to secure the ribbon cable firmly in place.
Remove the drive attachment screw by turning the screw counter-clockwise. Insert your M.2 SSD into the M.2 key edge connector, sliding the drive into the slot at a slight upward angle. Do not force the drive into the slot: it should slide in gently.
Push the notch on the drive attachment screw into the slot at the end of your M.2 drive. Push the drive flat against the M.2 HAT+, and insert the SSD attachment screw by turning the screw clockwise until the SSD feels secure. Do not over-tighten the screw.
Congratulations, you have successfully installed the M.2 HAT+. Connect your Raspberry Pi to power; Raspberry Pi OS will automatically detect the M.2 HAT+. If you use Raspberry Pi Desktop, you should see an icon representing the drive on your desktop. If you don’t use a desktop, you can find the drive at /dev/nvme0n1. To make your drive automatically available for file access, consider configuring automatic mounting.

Warning: Always disconnect your Raspberry Pi from power before connecting or disconnecting a device from the M.2 slot.