(SPIDER Automation) 52Pi U2500 Dual M.2 NVMe USB 3.0 HAT for Raspberry Pi 5 | M-Key 2230/2242 | Dual 2.5GbE Network Expansion

SPIDER Automation 52Pi U2500 Dual NVMe HAT | PCIe x1 & Dual 2.5GbE Expansion | For Raspberry Pi 5

Description

The SPIDER Automation 52Pi U2500 Dual M.2 NVMe USB 3.0 HAT is a multifunctional expansion platform designed specifically for the Raspberry Pi 5. It combines high-speed M.2 NVMe storage expansion with dual high-speed Ethernet connectivity, allowing a single expansion solution to significantly extend the storage and networking capabilities of the Raspberry Pi 5.

For storage expansion, the U2500 provides a PCIe x1 interface for M.2 NVMe M-Key SSDs in the 2230 and 2242 form factors. NVMe storage provides fast data access and low latency, making the expansion board suitable for applications such as databases, media servers, high-speed data processing and other storage-intensive Raspberry Pi deployments.

For networking, the board uses its USB 3.0 connectivity to provide dual 2.5Gbps Ethernet expansion. This gives Raspberry Pi 5 systems additional high-speed network interfaces for applications where a single onboard network interface is insufficient or where multiple network connections are required.

The board is designed for a clean Raspberry Pi 5 installation and includes the required mounting and interconnection hardware. The package includes PCIe FFC cables, a 40-pin PC104 pin header, M2.5 screws, spacers, a screwdriver and a dual USB connector, reducing the need to source installation accessories separately.

By combining NVMe storage and dual 2.5GbE networking in one expansion platform, the U2500 is suitable for Raspberry Pi 5 systems used as network appliances, storage servers, databases, media servers, industrial gateways and other performance-oriented embedded computing systems.

Key Features

• Raspberry Pi 5 Compatibility: Designed specifically for Raspberry Pi 5 systems.
• Dual-Function Expansion: Combines M.2 NVMe storage and dual Ethernet networking in one HAT.
• PCIe x1 Interface: Provides PCIe connectivity for high-speed NVMe storage expansion.
• M.2 NVMe Support: Supports M.2 NVMe M-Key SSDs.
• Supported SSD Form Factors: Compatible with 2230 and 2242 M.2 NVMe SSD sizes.
• Dual Ethernet Expansion: Adds two high-speed Ethernet interfaces to the Raspberry Pi 5.
• 2.5Gbps Network Speed: Supports networking speeds of up to 2.5Gbps per Ethernet interface according to the verified product specification.
• USB 3.0 Connectivity: Uses USB 3.0 connectivity for Ethernet expansion.
• 40-Pin PC104 Header: Includes a 40-pin header for Raspberry Pi integration.
• PCIe FFC Connection: Includes 8.5 × 40mm PCIe FFC cables for the PCIe connection.
• Compact Integrated Design: Provides storage and network expansion without requiring multiple separate expansion boards.
• Complete Mounting Hardware: Includes screws, spacers and installation accessories.
• High-Speed Storage: NVMe architecture provides fast data access and low-latency storage performance.
• Network Expansion: Suitable for Raspberry Pi deployments requiring multiple network interfaces.

Benefits

• Storage and Networking in One Platform: Combines two important Raspberry Pi expansion requirements on a single board.
• High-Speed NVMe Storage: Enables fast local storage for data-intensive Raspberry Pi applications.
• Dual 2.5GbE Connectivity: Provides additional high-speed Ethernet interfaces for multi-network deployments.
• Reduced Cabling: Integrated expansion architecture helps maintain a cleaner Raspberry Pi installation.
• Server-Ready Expansion: Suitable for applications requiring additional storage and network throughput.
• Complete Installation Kit: Supplied mounting and connection accessories simplify hardware integration.

Storage Expansion

The U2500 uses the Raspberry Pi 5’s PCIe x1 interface to provide NVMe storage expansion. It supports M.2 NVMe M-Key SSDs in 2230 and 2242 form factors, allowing compatible SSDs to be integrated directly into the Raspberry Pi 5 expansion system.

NVMe storage is particularly useful for applications requiring faster local data access, including databases, media servers, network services, data logging and other storage-intensive embedded computing workloads.

Network Expansion

The U2500 also provides dual 2.5Gbps Ethernet expansion through its USB 3.0-based network interfaces. This enables Raspberry Pi 5 systems to support multiple high-speed network connections for applications such as network gateways, server systems, network appliances and multi-interface embedded platforms.

Applications

• Network Servers: Raspberry Pi 5 server systems requiring additional Ethernet interfaces.
• Media Servers: Systems combining fast NVMe storage with high-speed network connectivity.
• Database Systems: Embedded database applications benefiting from fast local NVMe storage.
• Network Appliances: Multi-interface Raspberry Pi 5 systems requiring additional Ethernet connectivity.
• Industrial Gateways: Embedded computing platforms requiring local storage and multiple network interfaces.
• Data-Intensive Computing: Raspberry Pi 5 deployments requiring fast local storage and high-speed networking.
• IoT Infrastructure: Network-connected embedded systems requiring expanded storage and network connectivity.

Installation & Connectivity

• Raspberry Pi Interface: 40-pin PC104 pin header.
• PCIe Connection: 8.5 × 40mm PCIe FFC cables included.
• Storage Connection: M.2 NVMe M-Key SSD interface.
• Network Connection: Dual Ethernet expansion through USB 3.0 connectivity.
• Mounting: M2.5 screws and spacers included.

Package Includes

• 1 × 52Pi U2500 Dual M.2 NVMe USB 3.0 to 2.5G Ethernet HAT for Raspberry Pi 5
• 8 × M2.5 × 4mm Screws
• 4 × M2.5 × 16mm Spacers
• 1 × 40-Pin PC104 Pin Header
• 1 × M2.5 Screwdriver
• 2 × 8.5 × 40mm PCIe FFC Cables
• 1 × Dual USB Connector

Technical Specifications