The SupTronics X1208 is a combined UPS and M.2 NVMe SSD HAT for Raspberry Pi 5, designed to deliver fast storage and prevent data loss during power interruptions for applications such as Edge Computing, NAS, and data logging. It operates from a USB-C port drawing up to 5V/5A, internally charging a 21700 lithium-ion battery (1.5A), and powers the Raspberry Pi 5 through a 40-pin GPIO header, removing extra cable requirements. It includes an M.2 M-key NVMe slot supporting 2230/2242/2280 SSDs up to 4TB with PCIe 2.0 / 3.0 speeds. Featuring power switching, auto power-on, safe shutdown on low battery, GPIO-based power/charge control, and power loss detection, the X1208 also has a Maxim fuel gauge I2C chip for monitoring battery voltage and capacity.
Specifications:
– Compatibility: Raspberry Pi 5 Model B
Storage:
– M.2 M-key socket supporting 2230/2242/2280 NVMe SSDs up to 4TB with PCIe 2.0 / 3.0 speeds, bootable
Expansion:
– 40-pin extended GPIO header using GPIO 2/3 for I2C, GPIO 6 for power loss detection, GPIO 16 for charge control
– PCIe FFC connector for connection to the Pi 5
Power Management:
– Input: 5V/5A via USB-C
– Battery: 21700 Lithium-ion cell holder
– UPS Output: 5.1V ±5% (Max 5A) via 40-pin header
– Charging: 1.5A default current
– Features automatic power switching, power loss detection via GPIO, auto power-on, and programmable safe shutdown on low battery
Miscellaneous:
– Battery capacity LEDs (25/50/75/100%)
– Power and drive status LED
– Power Output LED, Pi 5 detection LED
– Charging LED (Flashing – charging; solid – full charge)
– SSD status indicator LED (Blue)
– Power button (same function as Pi 5 power button, triple press to force off)
– Cooling vent (compatible with official active cooler)
Dimensions: 86.5 x 84.5 mm
The X1208 UPS + M.2 2280 NVMe HAT is available on Amazon for $45.00. The X1208 board is also found on various AliExpress shops like Geekworm and Geekbord for under $40. More information can be accessed on the product page.