SupTronics X1501 Dual Ethernet Dual NVMe IO Board for CM5

The SupTronics X1501 is a compact I/O carrier board designed specifically for the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 (CM5), integrating dual Ethernet ports, two M.2 NVMe slots, and comprehensive connectivity within a space-saving 87 × 88 × 25 mm footprint. Paired with a compatible PoE HAT, it supports both 1 GbE with PoE+ and 2.5 GbE networking delivering speeds up to 2.5 Gbps for high-performance data transfer.

Storage is managed through two full-size M.2 2280 NVMe sockets capable of up to 8 TB total capacity via PCIe 2.0 (5 Gbps). The board accommodates 2260 modules natively and supports 2230 or 2242 formats using the included adapters, providing flexible high-speed storage options for demanding applications.

The X1501 features two full-size HDMI 2.0 ports for dual 4K display output, twin 22-pin MIPI DSI/CSI-2 connectors (0.5 mm pitch) compatible with Raspberry Pi camera and display modules, and a microSD slot for CM5 Lite variants. The standard 40-pin GPIO header and PWM fan support ensure broad compatibility with existing HATs while providing effective thermal management for embedded deployments.

All primary connectors — USB, HDMI, Ethernet, and power — are thoughtfully aligned along one edge for simplified case integration and clean cable routing. Additional functionality includes a USB-C port for both power delivery and eMMC flashing, a dedicated power button for controlled operation, configurable jumpers to disable wireless or EEPROM write protection, and a CR1220 RTC battery socket (battery not included) to maintain accurate timekeeping during power interruptions.

Features

• Compact 87 × 88 × 25 mm design with extensive I/O integration

• Dual Ethernet: 1 GbE (PoE+ support requires HAT+) + 2.5 GbE (up to 2.5 Gbps)

• Dual M.2 2280 NVMe slots (PCIe 2.0, 5 Gbps) — up to 8 TB total storage

• 2260 native support; 2230/2242 via included extension adapters

• Dual HDMI 2.0 ports supporting simultaneous 4K display output

• Twin 22-pin MIPI DSI/CSI-2 connectors (0.5 mm pitch) for cameras/displays

• MicroSD slot for Compute Module 5 Lite (non-eMMC) variants

• Full Raspberry Pi HAT+ compatibility with standard 40-pin GPIO

• Onboard power button for CM5 wake/shutdown control

• CR1220 RTC battery socket maintains system time (battery not included)

• 4-pin PWM fan connector for active cooling

• USB-C port handles power input + eMMC OS image loading

• All ports aligned on one edge for clean cable management

Specifications

Power Supply: 5.1 V DC ±5% / 5 A via USB-C power supply
Connectivity:

• USB-C (power + OS flashing)

• 1 Gb RJ45 Ethernet (PoE+ HAT+ compatible)

• 2.5 Gb RJ45 Ethernet

• USB 2.0 Type-A + USB 3.0 Type-A

• 40-pin GPIO header

• MicroSD for CM5 Lite

• 2 × M.2 M-Key NVMe sockets

• 4-pin fan connector

• 2 × 22-pin MIPI DSI/CSI-2 (0.5 mm pitch)

• CR1220 RTC socket (battery not incl.)
  Video: 2 × full-size HDMI 2.0
  Form Factor: 85 × 87 mm

Package Contents

• 1 × SupTronics X1501 Dual Ethernet Dual NVMe IO Board for CM5​

• 2 × M.2 extension boards (for 2230/2242 SSDs)

• 3 × 2.54 mm jumper caps

• 1 × Screw/standoff pack

CM5, heatsink/cooler, NVMe drives, and power supply not included.​