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Why is my SSD not detected?

Most NVMe SSDs work directly. Ensure it's M-key (not SATA). Only avoid Phison controllers (e.g. WD Blue SN550/SN580, Green SN350, Black SN850) unless firmware-updated. Check FFC seating and update the Pi 5 bootloader.
What is the power limit for connected SSDs?

The FFC ribbon provides 5W (5V/1A) max. Some high-performance drives need more. For full stability, simply add a 2-pin cable from the XH2.54 port to the Pi's GPIO (cable not included).
Which SSDs have known compatibility issues?

Only Phison-based SSDs (e.g. WD Blue SN550/SN580, Green SN350, Black SN850) have known issues; the latest firmware often resolves this. Most other drives work perfectly. Check our wiki for updates.
Is PCIe Gen 3.0 speed guaranteed?

No, it's certified for PCIe 2.0, which is sufficient for most projects. You may force Gen 3.0 in the config file, but this is optional and may cause instability with some drives.
My Pi keeps crashing under heavy disk load. Why?

Your SSD likely exceeds the 5W FFC limit during peak loads. The fix is simple: add a 2-pin cable from the XH2.54 port to the Pi's GPIO for stable, direct 5V power.

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Compatible with	Raspberry Pi 5	Raspberry Pi 5	Raspberry Pi 5	Raspberry Pi 5	Raspberry Pi 5	Raspberry Pi 5	Raspberry Pi 5
Mounting Position	Top of Pi 5	Top of Pi 5	Bottom of Pi 5	Top of Pi 5	Bottom of Pi 5	Top of Pi 5	Bottom of Pi 5
Supported M.2 NVMe SSD Length	1pcs 2230/2242/2260/2280	2pcs 2280	1pcs 2230/2242/2260/2280	1pcs 2230/2242	2pcs 2230/2242/2260/2280	1pcs 2230/2242/2260/2280	4pcs 2230/2242/2260/2280
Matching Case	P579 (ASIN: B0CRB3DT5M)	P579 (ASIN: B0CRB3DT5M)	P580 (ASIN: B0D99HVX3C)	P579 (ASIN: B0CRB3DT5M)	P580 (ASIN: B0D99HVX3C)	P579 (ASIN: B0CRB3DT5M)	X1011-C1 (ASIN: B0D73PWNHB)
Support Hailo-8 AI Accelerator	Yes	Yes	No	Not tested	Yes	Not tested	No
Support NVMe Boot	Yes	Yes (EEPROM 2024.05.17+)	Yes	Yes	Yes (EEPROM 2024.05.17+)	Yes	Yes (EEPROM 2024.05.17+)

【Compatibility】Designed for Raspberry Pi 5 (16GB/8GB/4GB, NOT included). and perfectly adapts to the official active cooler (sold separately).
【M.2 Key-M NVMe SSD Supported】Support M.2 KEY-M NVMe SSD 2230/2242/2260/2280 length installation. 【IMPORTANT】DON'T use NVMe SSD with Phison controller, please refer to: https://wiki.geekworm.com/X1001#Important_Notes
【High-Speed Data Transfer】Delivers blazing-fast NVMe SSD speeds: Up to 781MB/s read, 603MB/s write in PCIe 3.0 mode Up to 415MB/s read, 379MB/s write in PCIe 2.0 mode
【How to Power】Use 5Vdc +/-5%, 5A to power via Raspberry Pi 5, and Pi 5 will power X1001 via FFC PCIe ribbon. Recommend to use Geekworm PD 27W power adapter (ASIN: B0FGQ8Q1GL)
【Package List】X1001 Expansion Board × 1,Accessories Pack × 1, PCIe FFC Cable × 2 (including one spare cable)
【Matching case (not included)】 P579 (ASIN: B0CRB3DT5M)；; or P579 case with official active cooler (ASIN: B0CT4P893Q);Recommended H505 Active Cooler (ASIN: B0D44Y95GW)