Compatibility Notice for Raspberry Pi 5 NVMe SSD HAT - If your SSD is not recognized or fails to boot with the Raspberry Pi 5, the issue is most likely due to incompatibility between the SSD and the Raspberry Pi 5 itself. This HAT functions solely as a signal and power bridge, meaning it does not influence or alter SSD compatibility in any way. Unlike standard desktop PCs, the Raspberry Pi 5 does not offer broad compatibility with most consumer SSDs, and users may occasionally encounter issues depending on the specific SSD model. We recommend reviewing the product description of this M.2 HAT carefully before use, and searching online for “Pi Benchmarks” to find real-world compatibility and performance feedback from the Raspberry Pi community. To ensure proper operation, please make sure your Raspberry Pi 5's bootloader and operating system are fully up to date.