X1011

X1011 V1.1

Important Notes

The X1011 is designed specifically for data storage purposes and does not currently support NVMe boot with the existing firmware.
Don't power the X1011 via DC powe jack and the Raspberry Pi5 via USB-C at the same time.
Not compatible with M.2 SATA SSDs, M.2 PCIe AHCI SSDs, or other M.2 non-NVMe devices
Older NVMe drives with less efficient flash media may not perform as well as newer drives
New NVMe SSDs are not partitioned and will need to be both partitioned and formatted when first connected to the Raspberry Pi before they will be accessed in the Explorer.

Overview

Enhance your Raspberry Pi 5 with effortless installation and lightning-fast PCIe storage speeds!

The X1011 four M.2 NVMe SSD shield, designed to provide a mass-capacity storage and high-speed storage solution for your Raspberry Pi 5. Its sleek and compact design enables easy attachment of four full-size M.2 2280 SSDs to your Raspberry Pi 5. With its PCIe 2.0 interface, you can experience data transfer rates of up to 5Gbps, allowing you to effortlessly transfer large amounts of data within seconds.

The X1011 connects to the underside of the Raspberry Pi 5, eliminating the need for a passthrough for the GPIO. This means you can use your favorite HATs while also utilizing this expansion board. Moreover, the X1011 offers versatile power options – it can draw power from the Raspberry Pi5 through pogo pins using a USB-C power supply, or alternatively, power the Raspberry Pi5 from the X1011 using a DC power adapter via the onboard DC power jack, streamlining the power supply process to a single source.

The X1011 is an ideal storage solution for creating a home media center or building a network-attached storage (NAS) system. It allows you to store and stream your own videos, music, and digital photos within your home or even remotely across the world.

Features

Compatible With Raspberry Pi 5B
The perfect storage solution for your Raspberry Pi 5 the M.2 NVMe 4 SSD Shield
Accommodates various M.2 NVMe SSD form factors, including 2280, 2260, 2242, and 2230
Provides speedy data transfer with PCIe 2.0 5Gbps
LED indicators in blue display power and drive status
Features an integrated high-performance PCIe packet switch
Equipped with high-efficiency DC/DC step-down converter, delivering a maximum of 10A to power your SSDs
Powering via both pogo pins & FFC or DC power jack, ensuring sufficient power supply without any worries
Designed to be attached on bottom, allows using your favorite HATs alongside it
Compatible with the HAT+ STANDBY power state, automatically turning off when the Pi 5 shuts down.
Compatible with the official active cooler without affecting cooling performance
PCB Size: 109mm x 87.2mm

How to Power

5Vdc +/-5% ≥5A power via FFC & pogo pins
5Vdc +/-5% ≥5A power via DC power jack

Don't power the X1011 via DC powe jack and the Raspberry Pi5 via USB-C at the same time.

Ports & Connectors

DC power jack: 5.5x2.1mm, polarity: center positive (+)
PCIe connector x1 - 16-pin pitch0.5mm
SSD connectors x4 - M.2 KEY-M 67P

Test & Reviews

Test Conditions

System board details: Raspberry Pi 5 Model B Rev 1.0 , 4G RAM
Interface board details: X1011 v1.1 NVMe dual SSD Shield
Operation system: Raspberry Pi OS with desktop (Debian12 (bookworm), 64bit, Release date: December 5th 2023)
Storage details: Colorful CN600 120G, Samsung PM961 120G, Netec N930E 120G, Silicon Power P34A60 120GB

Testing disk drives read speed at PCIe2.0 with hdparm