{"id":28662,"date":"2025-08-27T11:21:42","date_gmt":"2025-08-27T09:21:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/monraspberry.com\/?post_type=product&p=28662"},"modified":"2026-10-26T05:08:05","modified_gmt":"2026-10-26T04:08:05","slug":"nvme-base-duo-pour-raspberry-pi-5","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/monraspberry.com\/en\/produit\/nvme-base-duo-pour-raspberry-pi-5\/","title":{"rendered":"NVMe Base Duo for Raspberry Pi 5"},"content":{"rendered":"

The NVMe Base Duo<\/strong> is an expansion board dedicated to the Raspberry Pi 5<\/strong>, allowing you to add up to two M.2 NVMe SSDs. Compact, sturdy and optimised, it uses the PCIe Gen2 interface of the Pi 5 to deliver high storage speeds and great flexibility.<\/p>\n

Dual NVMe connector for more freedom<\/h3>\n

Thanks to its two M.2 Key B slots<\/strong>, compatible with 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 formats, the NVMe Base Duo lets you use two SSDs at the same time. You can configure:<\/p>\n

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  • Extended storage, combining the capacity of both drives.<\/li>\n
  • A redundant setup (RAID 1) to protect your data.<\/li>\n
  • Two independent partitions, to separate the system from your data.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Transfer rates reach around 450 MB\/s in total<\/strong>, much faster than a microSD card.<\/p>\n

    Direct boot from an SSD<\/h3>\n

    With the Raspberry Pi 5 firmware update, you can now boot directly from an NVMe SSD installed in the NVMe Base Duo. This brings a considerable gain in responsiveness, reliability and lifespan compared with standard SD cards.<\/p>\n

    Simple, complete installation<\/h3>\n

    The kit includes everything you need for immediate installation:<\/p>\n

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    • The board NVMe Base Duo<\/strong><\/li>\n
    • A PCIe Flex<\/strong> cable to connect to the Raspberry Pi 5<\/li>\n
    • Suitable standoffs, screws and fixings<\/li>\n
    • Rubber feet for stability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      The assembly is designed to be mounted under the Raspberry Pi 5, but it can also be installed above it, depending on your needs. GPIO access remains available thanks to a design intended for compatibility with other HATs.<\/p>\n

      Thermal management and compact design<\/h3>\n

      The PCB is designed to limit heat build-up and aid heat dissipation. An active cooler or a ventilated case is recommended when running NVMe SSDs under sustained loads. Despite the compact assembly, the NVMe Base Duo keeps convenient access to the essential connectors.<\/p>\n

      Ideal applications<\/h3>\n
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      • Compact NAS server<\/strong> : use two fast SSDs to build a mini NAS with the Raspberry Pi 5.<\/li>\n
      • Multimedia station<\/strong> : store your films, music and applications on fast, reliable storage.<\/li>\n
      • Industrial or educational projects<\/strong> : take advantage of NVMe robustness for installations that require durability and efficiency.<\/li>\n
      • Software development<\/strong> : benefit from SSD speed to compile, test and deploy faster.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Points to note<\/h3>\n

        Using two SSDs at the same time shares the PCIe x1 bandwidth of the Raspberry Pi 5. As a result, each drive does not reach the theoretical maximum speed of a single NVMe board, but the whole setup remains far faster than a microSD solution.<\/p>\n

        Mounting under the board may restrict direct access to the microSD slot, but this is not a problem since you can boot directly from an SSD.<\/p>\n

        Conclusion<\/h3>\n

        The NVMe Base Duo<\/strong> is an essential expansion for anyone who wants to turn their Raspberry Pi 5 into a genuinely fast and flexible storage station. Whether for a home server, an IoT project, an educational system or a development station, it combines easy installation, NVMe performance and versatility.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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        • PCIe Gen2 board with 2 M.2 NVMe slots<\/strong> (2230 \u00e0 2280)<\/li>\n
        • Bootable from SSD, complete kit with cable and brackets<\/li>\n
        • Up to 450 MB\/s combined<\/strong>, mounts below or above the Pi<\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"featured_media":28663,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[404],"product_cat":[20],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-28662","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_brand-pimoroni","product_cat-accessoires-raspberry-pi-5","first","instock","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple","add-to-wishlist-after_add_to_cart"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/monraspberry.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/28662","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/monraspberry.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/monraspberry.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/monraspberry.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/28662\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":33623,"href":"https:\/\/monraspberry.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/28662\/revisions\/33623"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/monraspberry.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/28663"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/monraspberry.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=28662"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/monraspberry.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=28662"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/monraspberry.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=28662"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/monraspberry.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=28662"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}