Boost your Raspberry Pi 5’s performance with the Raspberry Pi SSD, a high-speed NVMe storage solution built for demanding applications. Whether you're booting your Pi from SSD or handling I/O-intensive tasks, this drive delivers exceptional responsiveness and reliability. Available in 256GB and 512GB capacities, this M.2 2230 NVMe SSD is compliant with PCIe Gen 3 and leverages the NVMe 1.4 interface for fast, efficient data transfer. Key Features: Ultra-Fast Boot & Load TimesGet faster startup and improved responsiveness compared to traditional microSD storage. High IOPS Performance 256GB: Up to 40k IOPS (4kB reads) / 70k IOPS (4kB writes) 512GB: Up to 50k IOPS (4kB reads) / 90k IOPS (4kB writes) M.2 2230 Form FactorCompact and ideal for space-constrained Raspberry Pi projects. PCIe Gen 3 & NVMe 1.4 CompliantOptimized for high-speed data transfer and compatibility. Requires M.2 AdapterWorks with Raspberry Pi 5-compatible adapters such as the Raspberry Pi M.2 HAT+ (sold separately). Package Contents 1x Raspberry Pi SSD (choose 256GB or 512GB before adding to cart)Raspberry Pi board and M.2 HAT not included.