SupTronics X1011 Quad-NVMe Add-on for Raspberry Pi 5

The SupTronics X1011 is a high‑capacity storage expansion board for the Raspberry Pi 5, supporting up to four M.2 2280 NVMe SSDs. Compatible with 2280, 2260, 2242, and 2230 formats, the X1011 connects via PCIe 2.0, offering transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps — perfect for building NAS systems, media servers, or large local storage libraries.

At its core, the X1011 features an ASMedia ASM1184e PCIe switch chip that manages data across its four PCIe interfaces, ensuring PCIe Gen 2 performance and efficient bandwidth distribution. Designed to mount neatly to the underside of the Raspberry Pi 5, it keeps the GPIO header accessible for HATs, coolers, and other accessories.

The board provides dual power options: draw power from the Pi via pogo pins and USB‑C, or power the Pi directly through the X1011 using a standard DC barrel jack (5 V / 5 A). Standoffs are included for secure installation, and a built‑in blue LED indicator displays power and drive activity at a glance.

 Important: Never power the X1011 using both the DC input and the Pi’s USB‑C port at the same time — doing so can damage the hardware.

Features

• Compatible with Raspberry Pi 5
• Supports up to 16 TB total storage (4 × 4 TB M.2 NVMe SSDs)
• Fits M.2 sizes 2280, 2260, 2242, 2230
• PCIe 2.0 (5 Gbps) data transfer
• Blue LED indicators for power and activity
• ASMedia ASM1184e PCIe switch for efficient multi‑drive management
• High‑efficiency DC/DC step‑down converter delivers up to 10 A to power SSDs
• Power input via pogo pins + FFC or DC jack
• Bottom‑mount design keeps top area free for other add‑ons
• Supports HAT+ standby mode, automatically shutting down with the Pi 5
• Not compatible with M.2 SATA, PCIe AHCI, or non‑NVMe devices

Specifications

Power Input:

• 5 V DC ± 5% ≥ 5 A via FFC and pogo pins
• 5 V DC ± 5% ≥ 5 A via DC jack

Connectors:

• DC jack 5.5 × 2.1 mm (center positive +)
• PCIe connector × 1 (16‑pin, 0.5 mm pitch)
• M.2 M‑Key SSD slots × 4

PCIe FFC Cable Length: 37 mm
PCB Dimensions: 109 mm × 87.2 mm

Compatibility

As with other M.2 NVMe adapters for the Raspberry Pi 5, certain SSDs — especially those using Phison controllers — are known to exhibit compatibility issues. SupTronics recommends avoiding the following models:

• WD Blue SN550 / SN580 series
• WD Green SN350 series
• WD Black SN850 series

Additional community sources may list further incompatible models.

Package Contents

• 1 × SupTronics X1011 Quad‑NVMe Expansion Board for Raspberry Pi 5 (bottom mount)
• 1 × PCIe FFC Cable (37 mm)
• 1 × Screw / Standoff Pack

Raspberry Pi, power supply, SSDs, and Active Cooler not included