52Pi M.2 NVMe 2280 PoE+ HAT for Raspberry Pi 5

The 52Pi M.2 NVMe 2280 PoE+ HAT is an expansion board for Raspberry Pi 5 that combines M.2 SSD storage support with Power over Ethernet (PoE+) functionality.

It allows the Raspberry Pi 5 to be powered directly from an Ethernet cable using a PoE+ switch or injector, removing the need for a separate power supply, simplifying cabling, especially for those running multiple Raspberry Pi 5 boards..

This board supports M.2 NVMe SSDs in 2230, 2242, 2260, and 2280 sizes via an M-key interface - such as the Raspberry Pi SSD. It delivers a 5.1V output at up to 4.5A, providing stable power not just to the Raspberry Pi 5 but also to any attached peripherals. It is designed specifically for compatibility with the Raspberry Pi 5 and includes support for the Active Cooler for thermal management.

Input power is handled over 802.3at (PoE+) up to 25.5W with a power status indicator on the board for immediate feedback. When using this HAT, the USB-C power port must not be connected to an additional power source, as this could damage the board.

52Pi also suggests that this HAT fits within their ZP-0164 Tall Aluminium Cooling Case.

Raspberry Pi, SSD and Active Cooler not included.

Features

• Expansion board for Raspberry Pi 5 with PoE+ and M.2 NVMe SSD support
• Supports M.2 NVMe SSDs in 2230 / 2242 / 2260 / 2280 sizes (M-key interface)
• PoE+ input via 802.3at (up to 25.5W) for simplified power and cabling
• 5.1V output at up to 4.5A – powers the Raspberry Pi 5 and connected peripherals
• Compatible with Raspberry Pi 5 and the official Raspberry Pi 5 Active Cooler
• Removes the need for a separate power supply when used with a PoE+ switch or injector

Specifications

PoE Type	PoE+
Interface	M.2 NVMe M-key
SSD Size	2230 / 2242 / 2260 / 2280
Power Input	Ethernet (PoE+) 802.3at protocol, up to 25.5W
Output Voltage	5.1V
Output Current	4.5A
Compatibility	Raspberry Pi 5
Safety	Do not connect power to the USB-C port when PoE+ HAT is in use

Resources

• Product Wiki
• Assembly steps

Package Contents

• 1x 52Pi P33 M.2 NVMe 2280 PoE+ HAT
• 1x 40mm PCIe cable
• 1x 40-pin GPIO header
• 1x PoE GPIO header
• Standoffs & fixings
• Screwdriver

Raspberry Pi, SSD and Active Cooler not included.