Description

Upgrade your Raspberry Pi 5 to fast NVMe SSD storage while retaining a clean, fully enclosed desktop setup using the Official Raspberry Pi M.2 HAT+ Compact (SC1771). Unlike standard expansion boards that prevent the lid of the official enclosure from closing, the Compact edition is tailored specifically to clear the official case fan and internal housing structure.

The board features an integrated, flexible PCIe ribbon connector built directly into the PCB, eliminating loose cables and streamlining installation. It bridges the Raspberry Pi 5’s single-lane PCIe 2.0 interface (offering peak transfer rates of up to 500 MB/s) directly to M.2 2230-size NVMe SSDs or M.2 AI acceleration modules. Fully compliant with the official HAT+ specification, it is automatically recognized by Raspberry Pi OS without manual driver installation.

Technical Specifications

Key Features & Highlights

• Official Enclosure Fit: Slim form factor mounts under the official Raspberry Pi 5 case lid, leaving clear airflow space for the integrated cooling fan.

• Integrated PCIe Ribbon Line: Uses an onboard flex-rigid PCB extension line to connect directly into the Pi 5 PCIe port without needing loose FPC cables.

• High-Speed PCIe 2.0 Speeds: Enables solid-state NVMe storage read/write bandwidth up to 500 MB/s for fast OS boot times and application launches.

• Robust 3A Power Rail: Integrated power management circuit delivers up to 3A of reliable current to demanding NVMe SSDs.

• Plug-and-Play HAT+ Detection: Automatically identified by Raspberry Pi OS kernel and EEPROM firmware out of the box.

Common Applications

• Adding an internal NVMe boot drive inside the Official Raspberry Pi 5 Case.

• Building compact, sleek media servers, Home Assistant hubs, and network gateways.

• Equipping Pi 5 units with M.2 2230 AI inferencing modules for computer vision.

What’s Included in the Box

• 1 × Official Raspberry Pi M.2 HAT+ Compact Board (SC1771)

• 1 × Pack of 8mm Mounting Spacers and Screws

• 1 × Knurled Double-Flanged Drive Attachment Screw (for M.2 2230 drive securing)

Why Buy From Aryabot?

• 100% Original Hardware: Sourced directly through official distribution channels to guarantee authentic products.

• Quality Assured: Bench-tested for PCIe communication, power delivery stability, and HAT+ autodetection prior to dispatch.

• GST Invoice Available: Full tax-compliant invoices provided for enterprise deployments, corporate R&D, and educational labs.

• Pan-India Express Delivery: Fast processing and dispatch directly from our Noida fulfillment facility.