M.2 NVMe PoE HAT+
Raspberry Pi 5 NVMe Protocol M.2 SSD Interface with PoE Expansion Board (Raspberry Pi HAT+ Protocol)
The M.2 NVMe PoE HAT+ is a PCIe-to-M.2 and PoE power supply solution designed specifically for the Raspberry Pi 5. This board is compatible with 2230/2242/2260/2280 M.2 SSD sizes and supports both Gen2 and Gen3 modes, enabling booting the Raspberry Pi 5 directly from the SSD.The product works seamlessly with PoE routers or switches that comply with the IEEE 802.3af/at network standard, allowing both power supply and network connectivity through a single Ethernet cable.Designed based on the HAT+ standard, the board is simple to use and can be directly connected to the Raspberry Pi's 40-pin expansion interface.
Product Features
- PoE Ethernet Power Supply: Supports IEEE 802.3af/at PoE network standards.
- Isolated Power Supply Design: Features a switch-mode isolated power solution for PoE.
- Power Output: Provides 5V and 12V power output, with a total maximum output of approximately 22.5W.
- M.2 Compatibility: Supports devices with M.2 M Key edge connectors.
- SSD Form Factor Support: Compatible with 2230, 2242, 2260, and 2280 SSD sizes.
- PCIe Support: Operates in both Gen2 and Gen3 modes.
- NVMe SSD Boot Support: Enables booting the Raspberry Pi 5 from an NVMe SSD.
- HAT+ Standard Compliance: Designed to follow the HAT+ standard, supporting Raspberry Pi software/firmware auto-detection.
Parameter | Specification |
PCIe Supported Modes | Gen2, Gen3 |
Supported Protocol | NVMe |
Supported SSD Models | 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280 |
SSD Connector | M.2 M Key |
PoE Input Voltage | 37V ~ 57V |
Output Voltage | 5V, 12V |
Maximum Output Power | 22.5W (5V/4.5A), up to 5V/4.85A under extreme conditions |
Network Standard | IEEE 802.3af/at PoE |
Dimensions | 88mm (L) x 56mm (W) |
Weight | 42g (excluding accessories) |
Specially designed for Raspberry Pi 5, HAT+ Standard
Designed based on the Raspberry Pi 40-Pin GPIO interface, with top-mounted pin headers
for seamless integration with other Raspberry Pi expansion boards
M.2 NVMe PoE HAT+ with IEEE 802.3af/at PoE Support
The M.2 NVMe PoE HAT+ supports IEEE 802.3af/at PoE, providing both power and network connectivity
to the Raspberry Pi 5 through a single Ethernet cable
Based on the 16-pin PCIe interface of the Raspberry Pi 5
Supports M.2 NVMe SSDs and is compatible with 2230, 2242, 2260, and 2280 form factors

Supports Both Gen2 And Gen3 Modes
In GEN3 mode, the theoretical maximum data transfer rate reaches 8 Gbps
Resource Profile
- Raspberry Pi 5 PoE Power Input Header: Provides power input via PoE for the Raspberry Pi 5.
- PCIe 16P FPC Connector: Used to connect the PCIe interface via a flexible printed cable.
- M-Key Slot: Slot for M.2 SSDs supporting NVMe protocol.
- Raspberry Pi 40-Pin Expansion Header: Standard GPIO header for Raspberry Pi compatibility.
- 2230 SSD Mounting Hole: Secures SSDs of 2230 size.
- 2242 SSD Mounting Hole: Secures SSDs of 2242 size.
- 2260 SSD Mounting Hole: Secures SSDs of 2260 size.
- 2280 SSD Mounting Hole: Secures SSDs of 2280 size.
- 12V Output Pin: Provides 12V power output for external devices.