
PRODUCT DETAILS
Extension Board
› HARDWARE OVERVIEW
- The X1006 supports both a 2.5-inch SATA HDD/SSD and an M.2 SATA SSD (Key-B 2280) simultaneously, offering a mix of high-capacity bulk storage (e.g., 16TB HDD) and faster solid-state performance (e.g., 1TB SSD). This hybrid approach is ideal for flexible storage needs—like a NAS with an SSD for caching and an HDD for archives, or a media server balancing speed and volume.
- Leveraging the Pi 5’s PCIe 2.0 x1 interface (5 Gbps max), it delivers ~430 MB/s for SSDs and ~120 MB/s for HDDs (per benchmarks with Samsung EVO 750 SSD and Hitachi drives). This outperforms USB 3.0’s shared bandwidth for dual-drive setups, making it suitable for custom projects needing efficient data access.
- Mounted under the Pi 5 with pogo pins and a PCIe FFC cable, it powers both drives and the Pi from a single 12V DC source (e.g., ~3A for typical use), avoiding GPIO interference. This compactness and HAT compatibility suit tailored builds—think portable data stations or home servers with additional sensors.
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It’s built for users who want versatility without committing to all-NVMe or all-USB solutions. You could run an OS partition on the SSD and store bulk data on the HDD, all in one neat package.
› APPLICATIONS
The X1006 extension board is ideal for Raspberry Pi enthusiasts and professionals looking to expand their project's storage capabilities without compromising on speed or efficiency. It is particularly useful for applications requiring extensive data logging, such as advanced home automation systems, multimedia servers, or digital signage. The board can also be utilized in edge computing projects where local data processing and storage are critical, like in IoT gateways or for AI-based facial recognition systems. Enthusiasts might find it exciting to customize their setups by integrating multiple X1006 boards for even greater storage expansion, or by exploring different SSD configurations to optimize performance and reliability for their specific use case.
› DOCUMENTATION
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