{"product_id":"hatdrive-bottom-for-raspberry-pi-5","title":"HatDrive! Bottom for Raspberry Pi 5","description":"\u003cp\u003eGet ready to add full-size NVMe drives to your \u003ca href=\"\/hi\/products\/raspberry-pi-5\" title=\"Raspberry Pi 5\"\u003eRaspberry Pi 5\u003c\/a\u003e with the \u003ca href=\"\/hi\/collections\/pineboards\"\u003ePineboards\u003c\/a\u003e HatDrive! Bottom. This variant of the HatDrive! is specifically designed for users who require extra storage without any compromises, allowing the use of compact \u003ca href=\"\/hi\/products\/raspberry-pi-ssd\" title=\"Raspberry Pi SSD\"\u003e2230-format M.2 NVMe SSDs\u003c\/a\u003e, up to longer \u003ca href=\"\/hi\/products\/pinedrive-256gb-nvme-ssd-2280\"\u003e2280-format NVMe drives\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HAT \u003cstrong\u003esupports M-key NVMe drives in M.2 format sizes 2230, 2242, and 2280\u003c\/strong\u003e and includes dual LED indicators and versatile M.2 powering options, along with the additional features listed below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Layer Case for Pineboards HATs\" href=\"\/hi\/products\/layer-case-for-pineboards-hats\"\u003eWe also stock a layer case for this HAT!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRaspberry Pi 5 and NVMe device not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill my NVMe SSD work with this board?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pineboards.io\/pages\/support-article-nvme-ssd-compatibility-list\"\u003ePineboards maintain an NVMe compatibility list\u003c\/a\u003e showing which drives work with their NVMe boards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther NVMe drives may work however the link above shows all fully tested options - including the \u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/hi\/products\/pinedrive-256gb-nvme-ssd-2280\"\u003ePinedrive 2280 NVMe SSD\u003c\/a\u003e we stock in the store.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePCIe FPC Bundles now available\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn case you are thinking about integrating this board into your custom project, don't overlook the optional\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/hi\/products\/pcie-fpc-bundle\"\u003ePineboards PCIe FPC Bundle\u003c\/a\u003e. Utilising the 100mm ribbon cable will provide you with added flexibility during the installation process of our boards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe now stock an \u003ca title=\"XL PCIe FPC Bundle\" href=\"\/hi\/products\/xl-pcie-fpc-bundle\"\u003eXL version of the bundle\u003c\/a\u003e too!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAs seen on \u003cem\u003eExplaining Computers!\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChristopher Barnatt checked out the HatDrive! Bottom when it was first released \u003cem\u003e(some minor changes to the board design since then)\u003c\/em\u003e, and shows you how to set it up for OS booting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/B9OwWnAftb4?si=wU26zFhKbr70ZQ6B\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned for Raspberry Pi 5:\u003c\/strong\u003e Specially dedicated to the latest Raspberry Pi 5 single-board computer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpanded NVMe Drive Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports NVMe (M-key) drives in M.2 format sizes 2230, 2242, and 2280.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePCIe x1 Interface Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compatible with PCIe x1 interface in both Gen2 and Gen3 standards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual LED Indicators:\u003c\/strong\u003e Equipped with 2 LEDs to indicate power supply voltage (“PWR”) and M.2 disk activity (“ACT”).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnhanced Form Factor:\u003c\/strong\u003e PCB size of 90 x 56 mm, expanded by 5mm to accommodate the longer M.2 2280 slot, while remaining compatible with the original Raspberry Pi 5 dimensions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompliant Power System with M.2 Standard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrated voltage regulator capable of delivering up to 3A for the 3.3V power rail, in line with the M.2 (NGFF) standard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy M.2 Drive Installation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quick installation for M.2 drives (sizes 2230, 2242, or 2280) using a dedicated metal bracket (custom CNC made).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile M.2 Card Powering Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can power the M.2 card directly from the FPC PCIe ribbon (port providing at least 5W of continuous power) or through an optional 4-pin cable bundle for redundant power supply (up to 2A at 5V).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUser-Friendly PCB Markings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clearly marked PCB for ease of use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePremium Quality Components:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built with high-quality electronic components and a robust 4-layer PCB.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnique Market Positioning:\u003c\/strong\u003e A distinct bottom variant, enabling the mounting of long SSDs in the 2280 format.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete Accessory Kit Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Comes with a dedicated FPC PCIe ribbon, spacer pins, M2.5 screws, and a spacer pin for M.2 card mounting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eResources\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pineboards.io\/pages\/documentation-hatdrive-bottom\"\u003eHatDrive! Bottom documentation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/pineboards.io\/blogs\/tutorials\/how-to-flash-an-nvme-boot-drive-with-raspberry-pi-5\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHow to update the Firmware on your Raspberry Pi 5\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/pineboards.io\/blogs\/tutorials\/how-to-flash-an-nvme-boot-drive-with-raspberry-pi-5\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHow to flash an NVMe boot drive with Raspberry Pi 5\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pineboards.io\/blogs\/tutorials\/how-to-update-your-raspberry-pi-kernel-and-install-kernel-headers\"\u003eHow to update your Raspberry Pi Kernel and install Kernel Headers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePackage Contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x HatDrive! 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