waveshareNVME PCIe to M.2 Adapter with PoE Function for RPI, Compatible with Raspberry Pi 5, Supports NVMe Protocol M.2 Solid State Drive 2230/2242, Supports 802.3af/at, with Cooling Fan

I haven't unboxed this one. I really like the look of the board but it will be a while before I install and use.

Works great. Only issue is there are no instructions.

I bought this hat to replace another brands design of the same concept. Check out the huge improvements to SnR on my Zwave network, and typical fan speeds. Can't recommend enough.

I suspect that this may be more of a documentation issue, but given the absolute lack of documentation for this hat, I haven't yet solved it, nor does the vendor seem to have any support to speak of..The problem: the PoE part of the board works fine, but the M.2 part does not power-up. When booted, the Pi 5 complains: "This power supply is not capable of supplying 5A. Power to peripherals will be restricted".Assuming the board is functional, there may be some additional kernel/boot config needed.The Pi 5 is attached to a PoE+ switch, with plenty of available power. Each port supports 802.3at (25+W - 5+A).PCIe cables have been double-checked. The M.2 power LED doesn't light.

I bought this as a replacement for the PoE Hat (G) that I have been using so that I can not only upgrade the SD card to a Nvme drive, but more importantly because this has a built-in fan. While it did work, it produced a quite noticeable coil whine (unlike the PoE Hat (G) I have been using) which is just too loud for my Rpi-based device on my night stand. Sadly I have to return it and find another solution.

This item was received for free, however, this review is 100% honest and unbiased.I recently got the NMVE PCIe hat for my Raspberry Pi, and I have to say, it's impressive. The headers align perfectly with those on the Pi, including the four-pin connector. However, I found the fan wiring to be a bit peculiar, as it runs between one of the capacitors on the board. I'm a little concerned about heat issues if it gets too warm.On the plus side, the build quality is fantastic—it has a solid feel and doesn't come off as cheap. Plus, it really makes the most of the limited space available. I chose this hat over the OEM Pi M.2 option mainly because it includes the headers on its own.I attached a 256 GB Toshiba 2232 SSD that I had lying around, and setting it up was a breeze. I mounted Raspberry Pi OS on an SD card and then installed it onto the SSD through the hat without any issues.

It works, -1 star because of the loud coil whine.

Comes broken from the box