About this item

The Geekworm X1009 PCIe to 5-Port SATA Shield is a versatile expansion board tailored for the Raspberry Pi 5, enabling the connection of up to five SATA 3.0 devices simultaneously. This shield is ideal for applications requiring substantial storage capacity, such as home media centers or network-attached storage (NAS) systems. It adheres to the PCIe 2.0 specification, ensuring compatibility and reliable data transfer rates of up to 5Gbps. The X1009 is equipped with a high-efficiency DC/DC step-down converter, allowing it to power both the Raspberry Pi 5 and connected SATA devices concurrently from a single 12V DC input. This design simplifies power management and reduces the need for multiple power supplies. Additionally, the shield features blue LED indicators that display the power and drive status, providing clear visual feedback. Its compact PCB size of 85mm x 57.2mm ensures compatibility with the Raspberry Pi 5, and it supports the HAT+ STANDBY power state, automatically turning off SATA devices when the Raspberry Pi 5 is powered down. Please note that the X1009 does not support booting from HDD/SSD, and the Raspberry Pi 5 board, storage devices, active cooler, SATA cables, or power adapter are not included. This shield is an excellent choice for users seeking to expand their Raspberry Pi 5's storage capabilities without the need for additional boot functionality