In addition to the obvious utilize of M.2 SSDS, see PCIe 5 PCIe 3.0 with Dual M.2, it is also intended for utilize with other devices, including AI accelerators, which also operate as part of the form coefficient. Seeed Studio also notes that some SSDs may have problems with compatibility and lists some of their own disks as recommended companions. However, as CNX notes, your SSD should be fine if the ASMEDIA ASM2806 switch is supported.
Another problem related to compatibility, although probably a diminutive problem for most target recipients of Raspberry Pi 5, is that you need to print your own Pi 5 configuration with this adapter. This was not tailored to the default case of Raspberry Pi 5, unlike the official hat from a single M.2 drive.
Does all this make this contender for the best Raspberry Pi 5 hats? It is undoubtedly competitive for the price, if you intend to raise the bandwidth on the default SD Raspberry Pi 5 card, whose speeds are anemic in comparison. However, as CNX notes, if you have a preference for storing a more high class, or if you have higher hopes for the right mini us, even faster four times CM3588 Calculation module It can serve you better.
In any case, this is a fairly clever Raspberry Pi 5 hat and as the first to utilize a plate based on ASM2806. However, it will turn out how it will advise in the long run on the competitive market surrounding Raspberry Pi 5.
