X1017

Overview

The X1017 is a PCIe 3.0 to 8-port SATA expansion board designed specifically for the Raspberry Pi 5, providing a one-stop solution for high-capacity, high-speed storage upgrades.

It addresses two major pain points in building multi-disk storage systems with the Raspberry Pi 5:

Insufficient native storage capacity: Supports simultaneous connection of up to 8 SATA hard drives, with a maximum capacity of 22TB per drive and a total capacity of up to 176TB.

Confusing power supply for multiple hard drives: Equipped with dual 12V power input options (two standard DC power jacks and one 4-pin ATX power connector), eliminating the need for separate power supplies for the Raspberry Pi. A single power supply can easily drive the Raspberry Pi 5 and all connected SATA devices. A built-in load switch completely cuts off power to SATA devices when the system is shut down, while a high-efficiency buck converter provides a stable 5V 12A output.

Supports simultaneous access to multiple hard drives and features a SATA 3.0 interface with bandwidth up to 5Gbps, ensuring fast and stable data transfer. Suitable for building home media centers, personal NAS, closed-circuit television video storage, and personal data backup servers.

Features

• 8 x SATA 3.0 Ports - Connect up to eight SATA devices simultaneously to your Raspberry Pi 5
• High-Capacity Storage - Supports up to 176TB total capacity (22TB per drive).
• Wide Drive Compatibility - Works with SATA 6G, 3G, and 1.5G hard drives
• Multi-Speed Support - Supports communication speeds of 5.0, 3.0, and 1.5 Gbit/s
• Plug & Play - Simple setup with LED indicators for drive status
• Flexible Power Input - Accepts 12V power via DC jack or ATX 4-pin connector
• Unified Power Delivery - High-efficiency DC/DC converter delivers up to 12A to power both Pi 5 and SATA drives from a single source
• Pogo Pin Power to Pi 5 - Powers your Raspberry Pi 5 directly via pogo pins; no separate power supply needed
• Automatic Drive Power Cut-off - Cuts power to SATA devices when Pi 5 shuts down (DC jack only; not supported with ATX 4-pin)
• Splitter Cable Included - Comes with a power SATA splitter cable to support up to 8 drives
• HAT-Friendly Design - Mounts on the bottom of the Pi 5, allowing you to use your favorite HATs alongside it
• External Power Button Header - Easy DIY case integration
• 12V PWM Fan Header - Perfect for your custom cooling setup
• Tested and supported operating systems: Raspberry Pi OS (64-bit), OpenMediaVault (OMV)
• Compatible Accessories: PA12V10A power adapter, X15-F10 8010 PWM-controlled fan

Test & Reviews

Test Conditions

• System board details: Raspberry Pi 5 Model B Rev 1.0 , 4G RAM
• Interface board details: X1017 PCIe3.0 to 8-port SATA board
• Operation system: Raspberry Pi OS with desktop (Debian13 (trixie), 64bit, Release date: 4 Dec 2025)
• Storage details: Samsung EVO 750 2.5" SATA SSD

Testing disk drive read speed with hdparm

User Manual

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