Raspberry Pi NVMe SSD – Official PCIe Gen-3 storage power for Pi 5

Key points with new features & important information:

Official Raspberry Pi NVMe SSD with PCIe Gen 3 and NVMe 1.4 standard
Three capacities: 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
Compact M.2 2230 form factor with high performance (up to 90,000 IOPS)
Operating temperature 0 °C to 70 °C, robust for industrial applications
Production guaranteed until at least January 2032

The official Raspberry Pi NVMe SSD is specifically designed for maximum performance and reliability when it comes to I/O-intensive applications with the Raspberry Pi 5 and compatible systems. Thanks to its PCIe Gen 3 interface and NVMe 1.4 specification, this SSD offers noticeably faster boot times, quicker data access, and significantly improved responsiveness compared to traditional microSD storage or USB solutions. The SSD is available in three capacities : 256 GB, 512 GB, and 1 TB – allowing you to perfectly match the storage to your needs.

With an operating temperature range of 0°C to 70°C (ambient) , it is ideal for industrial applications under moderate environmental conditions. A Raspberry Pi 5 compatible M.2 adapter is required, such as the Raspberry Pi M.2 HAT+ , which is sold separately. Production is guaranteed until at least January 2032, providing planning security even for long-term projects.

The NVMe SSD delivers impressive IOPS values for 4 kB random reads and writes: for example, approximately 40,000/70,000 for 256 GB, approximately 50,000/90,000 for 512 GB, and even higher values for 1 TB. Its compact M.2 2230 form factor (approximately 22 mm × 30 mm) allows it to fit into even the most compact enclosures and systems. These features make it the ideal choice for developers, industrial automation, edge computing, embedded systems, workstation-like applications, and any project where storage speed and reliability are critical.

Product variants

variant	Storage capacity	4 kB Random Read IOPS	4 kB Random Write IOPS	Suitable for …
256 GB	256 GB	approximately 40,000	approximately 70,000	Users with moderate storage needs, smaller projects
512 GB	512 GB	approximately 50,000	approximately 90,000	Server cache, larger databases, media projects
1 TB	1 TB	approximately 90,000	approximately 90,000	Large data volumes, industrial applications, archiving

Technical data

feature	specification
interface	PCIe Gen 3, NVMe 1.4 Register Interface and Command Set
Form factor	M.2 2230 (22 × 30 mm)
Available capacities	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
Random I/O (4 kB) – Read	256GB: ~40,000 IOPS; 512GB: ~50,000 IOPS; 1TB: ~90,000 IOPS
Random I/O (4kB) – Write	256GB: ~70,000 IOPS; 512GB: ~90,000 IOPS; 1TB: ~90,000 IOPS
Operating temperature	0 °C to 70 °C (ambient)
Production time	Until at least January 2032
compatibility	Raspberry Pi 5 requires a compatible M.2 adapter (e.g., BM2 HAT+)

Scope of delivery

The standard delivery includes:

An official Raspberry Pi NVMe SSD in the selected capacity (256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB)
Packaging in an antistatic protective sleeve

If an SSD kit is ordered (alternatively):

Raspberry Pi M.2 HAT+ (adapter board)
Stacking header (16 mm)

Spacers and screws for mounting (for Raspberry Pi 5 with Active Cooler)

Areas of application

The Raspberry Pi NVMe SSD is particularly suitable for the following applications, with a focus on B2B and industry:

Embedded systems and industrial controls
Edge computing and IoT gateways
Automation, robotics and manufacturing facilities
Media and content management systems

Database servers, CI/CD servers and virtualized environments