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Green rectangular circuit board with two M.2 slots and gold edge connector

Pimoroni

Pimoroni NVMe Base Duo accessory PIM704

SKU CH-QTW2-G4JAE

Adds a second M.2 NVMe slot to a Raspberry Pi 5 via PCIe extension board

  • Dual NVMe storage expands Raspberry Pi 5 capacity
  • PCIe extension board enables high-speed M.2 drive connection
  • PIM704 model designed specifically for Raspberry Pi 5 compatibility
  • Development board format simplifies custom project integration
  • UPC 769894025024 identifies genuine Pimoroni accessory

Pimoroni NVMe Base Duo for Raspberry Pi 5

The Pimoroni NVMe Base Duo is a PCIe extension board that adds an M.2 slot to the Raspberry Pi 5. It allows users to connect an NVMe solid-state drive directly to the single-board computer. This accessory targets developers and hobbyists who need faster storage performance than a microSD card can provide. The board uses the MPN PIM704 for identification.

Suits Pi 5 projects needing bootable NVMe storage

This accessory suits builders who want to boot their Raspberry Pi 5 from an NVMe drive for quicker application loading and improved system responsiveness. It is not suitable for users of older Raspberry Pi models that lack the required PCIe interface. Buyers who only need basic file storage via USB or microSD should consider simpler alternatives. The board requires a compatible NVMe drive to function.

Maintains drive performance during extended

Under sustained load the extension board maintains a stable PCIe link so the attached NVMe drive can deliver consistent throughput without thermal throttling from the board itself. The open layout allows airflow around the drive controller during long compile jobs or continuous data logging. Performance scales with the specific NVMe drive installed rather than the extension hardware. The board adds no active cooling of its own.

Highlights

  • Dual NVMe storage expands Raspberry Pi 5 capacity
  • PCIe extension board enables high-speed M.2 drive connection
  • PIM704 model designed specifically for Raspberry Pi 5 compatibility
  • Development board format simplifies custom project integration
  • UPC 769894025024 identifies genuine Pimoroni accessory

Specifications

ModelNVMe Base Duo

Questions about this item

What Raspberry Pi model must I already own for the NVMe Base Duo to function?

The board is designed for the Raspberry Pi 5 and connects through its PCIe interface.

Will the NVMe Base Duo operate correctly if I keep my existing Raspberry Pi 4 in the same project?

No, the board requires the Raspberry Pi 5 PCIe connection and is not compatible with the Raspberry Pi 4.

How can I confirm the NVMe Base Duo is working after I attach an NVMe drive and boot the Raspberry Pi 5?

The drive should appear as a block device such as /dev/nvme0n1 and the Pi should boot from it when configured as the boot device.

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