DescriptionThe Waveshare PoE M.2 HAT+ (C) is a Raspberry Pi 5 HAT+ for Power over Ethernet and NVMe storage expansion. It uses the Raspberry Pi 5 16PIN PCIe Interface, supports IEEE 802.3af/at PoE, and provides an M.2 M-Key slot for 2230 / 2242 NVMe SSDs.With 37V ~ 57V DC in, GPIO header 5V 5A MAX, Gen2/3 M.2 protocol, a stackable 40PIN GPIO header and compatibility with the official Pi 5 Active Cooler, this Raspberry Pi 5 PoE M.2 HAT is useful for network boot, edge gateways, compact servers and lab builds. Raspberry Pi 5, SSD, network cable and PoE switch are not included.Features Power over Ethernet: powers Raspberry Pi 5 through IEEE 802.3af/at PoE using a single network cable. 5V 5A MAX output: official GPIO header output for stable Raspberry Pi 5 builds. NVMe M.2 support: supports 2230 / 2242 NVMe protocol M.2 solid state drives. Gen2/3 protocol: the official comparison table lists Gen2/3 M.2 protocol. Raspberry Pi 5 PCIe: connects through the Raspberry Pi 5 16PIN PCIe cable. HAT+ layout: stackable 40PIN GPIO header and HAT+ form factor. Status monitoring: onboard dual LED indicators for easier operating checks. Specifications SKU Waveshare-31536 Official SKU 31536 Part No. PoE M.2 HAT+ (C) Product Name Waveshare PoE M.2 HAT+ (C) For Raspberry Pi 5 Product Type Raspberry Pi 5 PoE M.2 HAT+ / PCIe storage adapter Compatibility Raspberry Pi 5 16PIN PCIe Interface PoE Input 37V ~ 57V DC in Power Output GPIO header: 5V 5A MAX Network Standard IEEE 802.3af/at PoE PoE Transformer Type Planar transformer according to the official comparison table Storage Support NVMe protocol M.2 solid state drive, 2230 / 2242 sizes M.2 Protocol Gen2/3 according to the official comparison table Active Cooler Compatibility compatible with official Pi 5 Active Cooler according to the official comparison table Host Connection 16PIN PCIe cable to Raspberry Pi 5 Boot Support Supports booting Pi 5 from solid state drive according to the official page Indicators Onboard dual LED indicators Dimensions 56.5 x 66.0 mm Weight 0.0625 kg according to the official package-content tab Applications Raspberry Pi 5 PoE gateway: deliver network and power with a single cable. NVMe boot and storage: boot Raspberry Pi 5 from SSD or store fast project data. Edge server and homelab: build compact Raspberry Pi 5 systems with PoE and SSD storage. Industrial and lab setups: simplify cabling for PoE monitoring nodes, test rigs and demo units. Product List PoE M.2 HAT+ (C) x1 2 x 2PIN header x1 2 x 20PIN header x1 16P-Cable-40mm x1 Screws pack x1 SSD mounting screw x1 Other ContentThe overview shows the Waveshare PoE M.2 HAT+ (C) as a compact HAT+ board for Raspberry Pi 5. It combines Power over Ethernet, network connectivity and NVMe storage expansion in one Raspberry Pi 5 add-on.The speed graphic and NVMe slot graphic highlight the storage focus. The board supports 2230 / 2242 NVMe SSDs; Raspberry Pi 5 and SSD are not included.The board connects to Raspberry Pi 5 through the 16PIN PCIe cable and keeps a stackable 40PIN GPIO header for compatible HAT builds.The LED and NVMe detail images help confirm operating status and drive fit. The official page lists Gen2/3 M.2 protocol and booting Pi 5 from solid state drive.Power over Ethernet provides both network connection and power supply through one cable. The official specification lists 37V ~ 57V DC in, IEEE 802.3af/at PoE and GPIO header 5V 5A MAX.The installation, HAT+ standard, outline dimension and package images help with assembly, enclosure planning and checking included parts.Resources Waveshare Wiki for PoE M.2 HAT+ (C) Raspberry Pi PCIe documentation Raspberry Pi hardware documentation FAQWhat is the Waveshare PoE M.2 HAT+ (C) used for?It adds Power over Ethernet and an NVMe M.2 slot to Raspberry Pi 5 for compact networked storage builds.Which PoE standard is supported?The official page lists IEEE 802.3af/at PoE with 37V ~ 57V DC input.Which SSD sizes are supported?The official product page lists 2230 / 2242 NVMe protocol M.2 solid state drives.Are Raspberry Pi 5, SSD or PoE switch included?No. Those items are reference devices and are not included in the package.Can Raspberry Pi 5 boot from SSD with this HAT?Yes. The official comparison table lists Booting PI5 From Solid State Drive as supported.
