Expansion board Argon40 Argon One V3 M.2 NVMe PCIe for Raspberry Pi 5

The Argon40 Argon One V3 M.2 NVMe PCIe expansion board for Raspberry Pi 5 provides a dedicated interface to attach an M.2 NVMe SSD to a Pi 5 system. Designed to integrate with Argon One enclosures and the Raspberry Pi 5 hardware, the board enables high-speed local storage directly over PCIe, improving read/write throughput compared with typical SD card or USB solutions. This expansion board is intended for projects that require compact, high-performance storage within the Raspberry Pi 5 ecosystem.

Advantages

The board offers a native PCIe M.2 NVMe connection that delivers faster sequential and random I/O compared with SD and many USB-attached drives, enabling improved boot times, application responsiveness, and media streaming performance. Its form factor and mounting compatibility are made to work with the Argon One series enclosures and Raspberry Pi 5 layouts, reducing the need for external adapters and simplifying installation. Passive power and signal routing are optimized for stable operation with common NVMe drives intended for embedded and desktop-class applications.

Suitable for

• Local high-speed storage for Raspberry Pi 5-based servers and NAS projects
• Media centers and multimedia playback requiring fast read bandwidth
• Development platforms and single-board computer applications needing faster I/O than SD cards
• Edge computing and database workloads with frequent random reads/writes

Key specifications

• Interface: PCIe lane connection designed for M.2 NVMe SSDs
• Supported form factor: M.2 NVMe (typically 22xx/2280 compatible physical slot)
• Compatibility: Designed for Raspberry Pi 5 and Argon One enclosure integration
• Power routing: On-board power delivery for common NVMe SSD power requirements
• Mounting: Compact PCB layout compatible with Argon One mechanical constraints

How to use

Install a compatible M.2 NVMe SSD into the board’s M.2 slot and secure it according to the board’s mounting point. Fit the expansion board into the Raspberry Pi 5 PCIe connector area and assemble it with an Argon One V3 enclosure or compatible case following the enclosure’s assembly instructions. After physical installation, connect power and boot the Raspberry Pi 5; verify SSD detection in the operating system and format or partition the drive as required for your use case. Ensure the operating system and bootloader support NVMe boot or use the SSD as a secondary storage volume if required.

Использование и рекомендации

Use M.2 NVMe drives that meet the enclosure’s size and power expectations and verify thermal considerations for sustained heavy I/O; some NVMe drives can become warm under load and may benefit from additional case airflow or thermal pads if available. Check Raspberry Pi 5 firmware and OS support for NVMe devices and follow standard precautions for handling static-sensitive components during installation.