
PRODUCT DETAILS
Extension Board
› HARDWARE OVERVIEW
- The X1005 supports two M.2 NVMe SSDs (2230, 2242, 2260, or 2280 sizes), offering up to 8TB total capacity (4TB per drive). This is a big deal for “space-saving dual NVMe storage” in projects like a compact NAS, AI data hub, or high-speed backup system needing parallel drive access or redundancy—far beyond single-drive limits.
- It taps the Pi 5’s PCIe 2.0 x1 interface (5 Gbps max), delivering ~400-500 MB/s total bandwidth, split between drives (~200-250 MB/s each). This beats microSD (~50-100 MB/s) and USB 3.0 (~300-400 MB/s shared) for sequential tasks, with NVMe’s low latency and high IOPS excelling in random access—think databases or multitasking workloads.
- Mounted under the Pi 5 with pogo pins and a PCIe FFC cable, it keeps the top free for HATs (e.g., POE, sensors) and fits in tight enclosures like the Geekworm P580-V2 case. This suits complex, compact builds—say, an edge device or robotics platform—where space and stackability are priorities.
- It includes two 3A DC/DC converters for SSD power, LED indicators for activity, and HAT+ STANDBY mode (auto-off on shutdown). It also supports the Hailo-8L AI accelerator (sharing PCIe bandwidth) and NVMe booting (with firmware updates since May 2024), adding versatility for AI or fast-start projects.
› APPLICATIONS
Elevate your Raspberry Pi 5 with the X1005 Dual 2280 NVMe SSD Shield. Designed to host two ultra-fast NVMe SSDs, it enables instantaneous video processing, on-device machine learning, and rapid sensor data capture. Integrated with the Hailo-8 M.2 AI Accelerator Module—featuring a powerful 26TOPS Hailo-8 AI processor—it paves the way for cutting-edge applications like autonomous drones, smart surveillance systems, industrial robotics, and intelligent edge computing. With its GPIO pass-through, expanding your setup with additional modules and sensors is effortless, creating a robust platform for next-generation AI innovations.
› DOCUMENTATION
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