Mini PCIe to M.2 for RP CM4
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iotidiot
11/03/2023, 2:39 PMOn nodes 1 & 2 with RP CM4s - is it possible to utilize an adapter in the mini pcie slots with the intention of using m.2 ssd?
I found this adapter on amazon - https://www.amazon.com/HUYUN-Adapter-Converter-Intel-Module/dp/B07CJT4H6M/ref=sr_1_10?crid=LDJTW5QZ4KV&keywords=mini+pcie+to+nvme&qid=1699021674&s=electronics&sprefix=mini+pcie+to+nvme%2Celectronics%2C210&sr=1-10
with the intent of using this card - https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-MP600-Mini-NVMe-PCIe/dp/B0C28HLKNB/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3ML978HS8W1Z&keywords=mini+m.2+ssd&qid=1699022162&s=electronics&sprefix=mini+m.2+ss%2Celectronics%2C305&sr=1-3&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.18ed3cb5-28d5-4975-8bc7-93deae8f9840
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Teslamax
11/03/2023, 6:29 PMI’ve don’t have any experience with these myself, but the following could be compatible:
Teslamax
11/03/2023, 6:29 PM- “$2.47 20％ Off | NEW Mini PCIE to NVME Adapter Mini PCIE to M2 MINI PCI-E to NVME Convert Card Riser Support 2230 2242 2260 2280 NVME PCIE M2 SSD”
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mLAhpEk
Teslamax
11/03/2023, 6:30 PMI don’t know if it’s identical in function to the HUYUN adapter you listed or not
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iotidiot
11/03/2023, 7:43 PMThanks for the link! That on is definitely cheaper, so I may get it. Beyond that though, do you have any idea about what NVMe SSDs are compatible?
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DhanOS
11/03/2023, 7:50 PMYes, this one
DhanOS
11/03/2023, 7:50 PMmust be Key E
DhanOS
11/03/2023, 7:50 PMAlso, not all NVMe drives will work and we still don't know which do and which do not work
DhanOS
11/03/2023, 7:51 PMSN520 and SN530 from WD are known to be working
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iotidiot
11/03/2023, 8:38 PMOh cool thanks for the info!
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Nicolas Casaux
11/05/2023, 8:01 PMI'm quite new to this topic , and I must say I'm quite confused! 🙃
Like I explained in #1170530310027485194 , I try to setup a small size-factor storage for my TPi2.
@DhanOS, which product do you refer to when you say "this one" ?
I can''t see anywhere that it is key "E" SSD compatible, neither on the adapters or the drive of previous links...
Is there any doc that could help me to understand this topic ?
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iotidiot
11/05/2023, 11:19 PMI’m a little short on time, so I’ll be brief. This is an example adapter. https://a.co/d/2tP5rxG
iotidiot
11/05/2023, 11:22 PMThe actual M.2 NVMe SSD is more complex. Basically not every SSD is compatible with a raspberry pi. However, Jeff Geerling has compiled a list of ones that are compatible. See here. https://pipci.jeffgeerling.com
iotidiot
11/05/2023, 11:24 PMI’ll have to confirm but this one should work https://a.co/d/7LWR1rJ based on Jeff’s compatibility list. It’s not the exact model, but same brand, just with more GBs
iotidiot
11/05/2023, 11:24 PMI’ll let you know if I can get it to show up!
iotidiot
11/05/2023, 11:25 PMHope this helps
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Nicolas Casaux
11/05/2023, 11:52 PMThank you @iotidiot !
What I find confusing is that it says that the adapter is mainly for WiFi cards! 🤪
Thank you for the list, I'll have to find similar items which can be shipped to France now! 🙂
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iotidiot
11/05/2023, 11:58 PMYeah that’s actually probably true! But it won’t matter what the device is being used for - the adapter is a passive device, it just routes the pins or buses.
iotidiot
11/06/2023, 12:01 AMGood luck on sourcing your devices! As a community, we probably ought to start making a list of compatible devices for the CM4. surely others will run into this too!
iotidiot
11/06/2023, 12:01 AMAnd in fact I think Jeff’s is an open source page. So we can just add there.
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Nicolas Casaux
11/06/2023, 12:02 AMI'll spend some time to investigate all this and will let you know the results here also! 🙂
Nicolas Casaux
11/06/2023, 8:12 PMSorry to bother you again @iotidiot , but do you know where does this "key E" requirement mentioned by @DhanOS come from ? (if there is actually one ?)
On Jeff's list, this item https://pipci.jeffgeerling.com/cards_m2/wd-pc-sn520-2230-nvme-ssd.html says it requires a M.2 B or B+M key slot...
Do you know exactly what are the requirements we have to follow ?
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iotidiot
11/17/2023, 3:28 AMGreat question. Honestly, I don't know where the key E requirement comes from. The idea of using the recommended WD SN520 and SN530 is contradictory, as they are both M.2 B or B+M... So IDK my best guess is to go with an M key SSD and use an mini PCIe to NVMe M.2 M key adapter. like this one - https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804133569487.html?srcSns=sns_Copy&spreadType=socialShare&bizType=ProductDetail&social_params=21241486138&aff_fcid=7793c53c8cc7425fad430ed646dad36d-1700190543316-05524-_mLAhpEk&tt=MG&aff_fsk=_mLAhpEk&aff_platform=default&sk=_mLAhpEk&aff_trace_key=7793c53c8cc7425fad430ed646dad36d-1700190543316-05524-_mLAhpEk&shareId=21241486138&businessType=ProductDetail&platform=AE&terminal_id=f94b5516298b4230a291f73e5274a76e&afSmartRedirect=y&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa4itemAdapt
iotidiot
11/17/2023, 3:28 AMBest of luck!
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Nicolas Casaux
11/17/2023, 10:46 AMThank you @iotidiot !
I tried a few things and got new problems I mentioned here ! 😆
https://discord.com/channels/754950670175436841/1174446492715585637
Nicolas Casaux
11/17/2023, 10:46 AMI'm currently trying to play with BOOT_ORDER stuff to see if it can solve things...
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DhanOS
11/20/2023, 10:44 PMThis is my bad and I apologise for the mistake. I meant "B"
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Nicolas Casaux
11/21/2023, 8:18 AMThank you for the clarification ! 😜
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