PCIe to Gigabit Ethernet and M.2 adapter board for Raspberry Pi 5 Key benefits Adds speed NVMe M.2 SSD storage and a Gigabit Ethernet interface to Raspberry Pi 5, enabling faster boot, data transfer, and expanded storage for demanding apps. Supports NVMe protocol on M.2 drives, providing speed read and write with efficient operation. Boot from solid state drive on Raspberry Pi 5, improving startup times and reducing SD card wear. Real time monitoring of SSD power status with an onboard power monitoring chip and EEPROM for more stable operation. Clear onboard indicators for power, activity, and network status to simplify troubleshooting and monitoring. Compatibility and drive support Compatible with Raspberry Pi 5. Supports NVMe M.2 solid state drives in 2230, 2242, 2260, and 2280 sizes. Supports Gen2 standard and enables booting the Raspberry Pi 5 from a solid state drive. Interface and performance Extends 1x Gigabit Ethernet port using the RTL8111H performance Ethernet chip. PCIE x1 Gen2 interface, designed for direct connection to the Raspberry Pi 5 via a 16PIN cable. Based on the 16PIN PCIe interface of the Raspberry Pi 5. Indicators and monitoring Onboard dual LED indicators provide quick status visibility. Onboard power monitoring chip and EEPROM enable real time monitoring of the SSD power status for more stable operation. PWR indicator stays continuously lit when powered on. ACT indicator blinks during read and write operations. Network port indicators show port activity: green light blinks for Gigabit network operation, yellow light blinks if using a 100 Gigabit network port. Use scenarios Fast boot and large storage for a Raspberry Pi 5 desktop or server setup by booting directly from an NVMe SSD. Compact NAS or media server solution with speed SSD storage and reliable Gigabit network connectivity. Edge computing or data cache scenario where fast local storage and network access improve performance and reliability. Notes Only supports PCIE x1 Gen2 mode. Connection to the Raspberry Pi 5 is via a 16PIN cable, using the 16PIN PCIe interface of the Raspberry Pi 5.