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X1017
Important Notes
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
Technical Specification
Technical Specification
| Power input | 12Vdc ± 5%(Warning: Over-voltage will damage your HDDs!)
Iutput Ripple & Noise: 200mVp-p Max Recommended power supply via DC jack: 8 x SATA 2.5" HDD/SSD : 12V 10A adapter x1 4 x SATA 3.5" HDD : 12V 10A adapter x1 8 x SATA 3.5" HDD : 12V 10A adapter x2 |
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| Ports & Connectors | PCIe connector - 16-pin pitch0.5mm SSD connector - M.2 KEY-M 67P |
| PCIe cable length | 30mm |
| PCB Size | 87mm x 57mm |
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
Packing List
User Manual
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FAQ
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