The Waveshare PCIe to M.2 Adapter Board (E) for Raspberry Pi 5 allows you to connect an NVMe M.2 SSD for high-speed storage. It supports 2242 and 2230 size M.2 SSDs, uses the PCIe interface for fast data transfer, and includes a cooling fan for heat management. This adapter boosts read/write speeds, making it ideal for faster boot times and data-heavy applications on the Raspberry Pi 5.
Features:
- Compatibility: Supports NVMe SSDs (PCIe Gen2/3).
- Cooling Solution: Comes with a 5V cooling fan and anodized aluminum for effective heat dissipation.
- Data Rate: Achieves up to 8Gbps reading/writing speeds.
- Power Supply: Fan powered via the Raspberry Pi’s four-pin header.
- Easy Installation: Designed to fit Raspberry Pi 5 with a 16-pin interface.
Specifications:
| Input Voltage (VDC) | 5 |
|---|---|
| Speed Control (Y/N) | Pulse width modulation control |
| Air Flow | 1.39 |
| Fan speed | 8000±10%RPM |
| Material | Anodised aluminium |
Package Includes:
- 1 x PCIe TO M.2 Board (E)
- 1 x MX1.25 2PIN cable
- 1 x Thermal pad (3PCS)
- 1 x Screws pack
Technical Specifications
| Brand | WAVESHARE |
|---|---|
| Interface / Protocol | BLE |
| SKU | AI7551 |
| Weight | 0.05 kg |
| Availability | In Stock |
Applications & Use Cases
The Waveshare PCIe To M.2 Adapter Board (E) For Raspberry Pi 5, With Cooling Fan, Compatible With 2242 / 2230 Size NVMe Protocol M.2 SSD, High-speed Reading/Writing, Raspberry Pi 5 NVMe is a versatile add on boards (hats) used across a wide range of applications including electronics projects, DIY builds, prototyping, and educational experiments.
Common use cases:
- Integrating into a custom electronics project
- Learning and experimenting with circuits
- Replacing or upgrading components in existing setups
This product is ideal for electronics enthusiasts, engineers, and students.
Technical Tip: Always verify voltage and current requirements before connecting to your circuit. Check datasheets for detailed specifications and pin configurations.
Shipping & Delivery
- Free shipping on orders above ₹999 across India
- Dispatched within 1-3 business days
- Expected delivery: 3-7 business days depending on location
- Secure packaging to ensure safe transit of electronic components
- Genuine WAVESHARE product sourced from authorized channels

Tanvi Bisht (verified owner) –
Superb quality Waveshare PCIe To M.2 Adapter Board. Genuine product, fast delivery. Using it for a media center.
Swati Yadav (verified owner) –
This Waveshare PCIe To M.2 Adapter Board is perfect for my IoT gateway project. Handles everything smoothly.
Hitesh Yadav (verified owner) –
Excellent Waveshare PCIe To M.2 Adapter Board! Running my home server on this. Super reliable.
Ashwin Parekh (verified owner) –
Good Waveshare PCIe To M.2 Adapter Board. Runs well but gets warm under load. Added a fan and it’s perfect now.
Shubham Rao (verified owner) –
Good Waveshare PCIe To M.2 Adapter Board. Runs well but gets warm under load. Added a fan and it’s perfect now.
Jai Khurana (verified owner) –
This Waveshare PCIe To M.2 Adapter Board is ideal for learning Linux and programming. Bought for my son, he loves it!
Meera Mehta (verified owner) –
Excellent Waveshare PCIe To M.2 Adapter Board! Running my home server on this. Super reliable.
Dev Dubey (verified owner) –
Great Waveshare PCIe To M.2 Adapter Board. Using it as a NAS server. Stable and reliable performance.
Deepika Grewal (verified owner) –
Fantastic Waveshare PCIe To M.2 Adapter Board. My smart mirror project is running beautifully on this.
Gaurav Bhatt (verified owner) –
Amazing Waveshare PCIe To M.2 Adapter Board. Set up Retro Pi and it works like a charm. Great purchase!
Sahil Gill (verified owner) –
Superb quality Waveshare PCIe To M.2 Adapter Board. Genuine product, fast delivery. Using it for a media center.
Mohit Bhatt (verified owner) –
Nice Waveshare PCIe To M.2 Adapter Board. Works great for my project. Wish the case was included though.
Ashish Das (verified owner) –
This Waveshare PCIe To M.2 Adapter Board is perfect for my IoT gateway project. Handles everything smoothly.
Gauri Dave (verified owner) –
Okay Waveshare PCIe To M.2 Adapter Board. Works but I expected better thermal performance out of the box.
Pooja Banerjee (verified owner) –
Excellent Waveshare PCIe To M.2 Adapter Board! Running my home server on this. Super reliable.
Rohan (verified owner) –
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Rohan (verified owner) –
jeldhi delivery hona chahiye