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product_id: 40698206
title: "Ableconn PIUSB-M2S USB to M.2 SATA SSD Converter Stackable Board for Raspberry Pi"
brand: "ableconn"
price: "287 Lei"
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# Dual power mode: USB or external 5V Supports M.2 SATA 2230-2280 SSDs USB 2.0 480 Mbps Ableconn PIUSB-M2S USB to M.2 SATA SSD Converter Stackable Board for Raspberry Pi

**Brand:** ableconn
**Price:** 287 Lei
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Unlock your Pi’s true potential with lightning-fast SSD storage!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Ableconn PIUSB-M2S USB to M.2 SATA SSD Converter Stackable Board for Raspberry Pi by ableconn
- **How much does it cost?** 287 Lei with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ro](https://www.desertcart.ro/products/40698206-ableconn-piusb-m2s-usb-to-m-2-sata-ssd-converter)

## Best For

- ableconn enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted ableconn brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Universal M.2 Fit:** Supports multiple SSD sizes (2280, 2260, 2242, 2230) with movable standoffs for perfect alignment every time.
- • **Flexible Power Options:** Choose between USB bus power or external 5V input to ensure your SSD runs flawlessly under any workload.
- • **Seamless SSD Expansion:** Transform your Raspberry Pi into a high-speed storage powerhouse with M.2 SATA SSD compatibility.
- • **Premium Build & Compliance:** Crafted with RoHS-compliant materials in Taiwan, ensuring durability and eco-conscious quality.
- • **Plug & Play USB Connectivity:** Connect effortlessly via USB Micro-B port or onboard USB 5-pin header for versatile installation setups.

## Overview

The PIUSB-M2S is a high-quality USB to M.2 SATA SSD converter board designed for Raspberry Pi users seeking expanded storage. It supports multiple M.2 SSD sizes, offers flexible power options via USB or external 5V input, and delivers data transfer speeds up to 480 Mbps over USB 2.0. With included mounting accessories and RoHS-compliant construction, it’s a versatile and reliable solution to boost your Pi’s performance.

## Description

The Ableconn Pi accessory enables you to expand functions to your Raspberry Pi. The PIUSB-M2S let you connect M.2 SATA SSD module to your Raspberry Pi via the USB Micro-B port or the on-board USB pin header. Specification * Connector: - 2 x USB 2.0 Micro-B female (one Micro-B with PWR-U labeled is for optional external 5V input power) - 1 x USB 5-pin pin header (Pin Header assignment: 5V, D-, D+, NC, GND) - 1 x M.2 NGFF type 2280-D5-B connector * Chipset: Renesas uPD720231A * Data transfer rate: - USB 2.0 up to 480 Mbps * Jumper Selection: - 1 x jumper for setting the power supply via USB (default mode) or external power input via the second USB Micro-B connector * Install 80/60/42/30 mm M.2 NGFF SATA SSD to Raspberry Pi via USB * Movable M.2 NGFF stand-off and multiple plated-holes supports type 2280, 2260, 2242 and 2230 SSD * Supports dual-sided SSD module 1.5mm component height on the top and bottom side * Compliant with Serial ATA Specification Revision 2.6 * Compliant with USB 2.0, OHCI 1.0a, and EHCI 0.95 * On board activity LED for M.2 access * Dimensions (LxWxH): 3.5 x 2.2 x 0.5 in / 89 x 58 x 12 mm * Fully RoHS compliant. * Made in Taiwan System Requirements * One free USB port * USB connection cables Package Contents * Ableconn PIUSB-M2S USB to M.2 SATA SSD Converter Board * Multi-Pi mounting accessory: 4 x standoff, 4 x nut, and 4 x screw * 1 x mounting screw* 1x USB-A to Micro-B cable (4 in/10 cm)* Quick Installation Guide

Review: Depends on your application/Raspberry Pi 4 Model B - I have this card paired with my Raspberry Pi 4 Model B, installed in an anidees Aluminum Extra High Pi case. First off, good luck, that's what the instructions should say. They are absolutely useless/worthless. Second, if you are planning to hook this up thru the GPIO pins, you will spend endless hours trolling around the internet trying to figure out how to get it working. I put a 1 TB card on this thing, and if I assemble it with a USB cable from the PI to the card, it works fine with a formatted SSD. I had hoped to connect it with the GPIO pins to get around the unfortunate problem of not being able to put the cover on because of unfortunate placement of the micro USB port. So, what are my choices, continue the fight with the GPIO pins (already been 6 months of attempting this path) or, cut my case to allow access to plug in the USB cord......... This product is a great idea, but, it's not working out for me.
Review: SATA device does not work on PI 3 B+ - Ableconn PIUSB-M2S USB to M.2 SATA SSD : This is sort of device is the reason Dumpster Fire was added to Websters dictionary. The directions make zero sense and have no frame of reference. For example these is a jumper on the board that is used to set power, except its not labeled on what pins, when jumped, do anything. There are two Mini-USB connectors, but neither indicates which is for power, if jumped correctly, and which is data. I tried every possible configuration and managed to get a couple LED flickers. used multiple cables in case the included one was bad. Nothing Zip, yet I could use any other storage I attached. So on my Raspberry Pi 3 B+ this thing did nothing and sat there like a lump. No way to get around it, and no idea what is wrong. I then realized desertcart has a great return policy, so back it went.

## Features

- Connect Raspberry Pi USB to M.2 SATA SSD. Movable M.2 NGFF stand-off and multiple plated-holes supports type 2280, 2260, 2242 and 2230 SSD
- Includes Multi-Pi mounting accessory of standoff, nuts, and screws
- Support both USB micro-B connector and USB 5-Pin Pin header for Pi connection.
- Jumper selection of either using 5V USB bus power from Raspberry Pi (default setting), or using external 5V to provide sufficient power for high power demand SSD module to M.2 SSD.
- Fully RoHS compliant. High quality product. Made in Taiwan.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01LZ0LCTU |
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,025 in Single Board Computers (Computers & Accessories) |
| Compatible Devices | Raspberry Pi |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Customer Reviews | 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars (90) |
| Data Transfer Rate | 480 Megabytes Per Second |
| Date First Available | September 30, 2016 |
| Hard Disk Form Factor | 3.5 Inches |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 0.7 ounces |
| Item model number | PIUSB-M2S |
| Manufacturer | Ableconn |
| Material | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), Aluminum |
| Max Number of Supported Devices | 1 |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 240 GB |
| Product Dimensions | 3.5 x 2.2 x 0.5 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Ableconn
- **Color:** M.2 SATA SSD (Stackable)
- **Hardware Interface:** USB, USB 2.0
- **Hardware Platform:** Sata
- **Product Dimensions:** 3.5"L x 2.2"W x 0.5"H

## Images

![Ableconn PIUSB-M2S USB to M.2 SATA SSD Converter Stackable Board for Raspberry Pi - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81HyIA5jfvL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does the wire harness that comes with this cross rx and tx?**
A: There is NO EFFECTIVE CROSSING, even though the wires are crossed in the cable.  Because the Pi's GPIO pins are in the opposite order than the connections at the Serial Expansion Board, the TX pin at the Serial Expansion Board connects to TX on the Pi, and RX connects to RX.  I thought it might want to cross them, too, but it turns out that the TX pin at the DB9 socket is still TX at the Pi, with the RS232 signal converted/inverted to TTL signal phase and levels so the Pi can handle it.  So TX at the Pi is still TX at the DB9 socket, and THAT pin (at the DB9 socket) would connect to RX at the other, connected, device.  Similar situation with the RX at the Pi, which would connect through the DB9 socket to TX at the other device.

If you still need them crossed (TX to RX and RX to TX), you would need to separate/cut the female connectors at one of the cable, and cross them at the pins.  But that's not the normal situation.

**Q: Can you boot a rasberry pi from this? i've purchased one, and seem to have issues with insufficient power when booting up, and will not boot from ssd**
A: My RPi 3B+ booted just fine off this  drive. Been using it for over 2 years without any issues.

**Q: Does it support M.2 NVME SSDs?**
A: No. It does not support NVMe SSDs.

**Q: will it work on a pi zero?**
A: Yes, it works on a Pi Zero.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐ Depends on your application/Raspberry Pi 4 Model B
*by J***Y on December 20, 2020*

I have this card paired with my Raspberry Pi 4 Model B, installed in an anidees Aluminum Extra High Pi case. First off, good luck, that's what the instructions should say. They are absolutely useless/worthless. Second, if you are planning to hook this up thru the GPIO pins, you will spend endless hours trolling around the internet trying to figure out how to get it working. I put a 1 TB card on this thing, and if I assemble it with a USB cable from the PI to the card, it works fine with a formatted SSD. I had hoped to connect it with the GPIO pins to get around the unfortunate problem of not being able to put the cover on because of unfortunate placement of the micro USB port. So, what are my choices, continue the fight with the GPIO pins (already been 6 months of attempting this path) or, cut my case to allow access to plug in the USB cord......... This product is a great idea, but, it's not working out for me.

### ⭐ SATA device does not work on PI 3 B+
*by M***R on April 2, 2018*

Ableconn PIUSB-M2S USB to M.2 SATA SSD : This is sort of device is the reason Dumpster Fire was added to Websters dictionary. The directions make zero sense and have no frame of reference. For example these is a jumper on the board that is used to set power, except its not labeled on what pins, when jumped, do anything. There are two Mini-USB connectors, but neither indicates which is for power, if jumped correctly, and which is data. I tried every possible configuration and managed to get a couple LED flickers. used multiple cables in case the included one was bad. Nothing Zip, yet I could use any other storage I attached. So on my Raspberry Pi 3 B+ this thing did nothing and sat there like a lump. No way to get around it, and no idea what is wrong. I then realized amazon has a great return policy, so back it went.

### ⭐ At twice the price you get 1/4 the pins
*by J***F on March 20, 2019*

See attached image. the original description shows all traces pinned out. As you can see, that's not what you get.

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