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X1017
Important Notes
- Automatic Drive Power Cut-off: Supported with DC jack power input only. Not available when using ATX 4-pin connector.
- Warning: Over-voltage will damage your HDD. Please use a stable 12V power supply within the specified range.
- The X1017 is designed for data storage purposes and does not currently support booting from HDD/SSD with the existing firmware.
- Do not apply power to your Raspberry Pi via the Type-C USB socket.
- All SATA ports share the Pi 5's PCIe Gen3 x1 total bandwidth. No impact on HDDs; only affects multi-SSD full-load scenarios.
- When using the ATX connector for power output, follow standard Molex current ratings (max 5A per 12V pin for long-term stability) to avoid connector overheating.
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. One single power supply powers both the Raspberry Pi 5 and all connected SATA drives — no separate Pi power supply needed. High-power setups (e.g. 8×3.5" HDDs) require dual DC adapters; see technical specs for details.
Supports simultaneous access to multiple hard drives and features 8 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
- Drive Status Indicators: Individual LEDs for each port (solid = connected, blinking = active)
- 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： For custom case cooling solutions (⚠️ Only for 12V PWM fans; 5V fans will be damaged)
- Tested and supported operating systems: Raspberry Pi OS (64-bit), OpenMediaVault (OMV)
- Compatible Accessories: PA12V10A power adapter, X15-F10 8010 PWM-controlled fan
Note:The X1017 does not support SATA boot with the current Raspberry Pi5 firmware.
Technical Specification
| Power input |
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| Recommended power supply via DC jack |
(Note: 3.5" HDDs have high inrush current on startup. Ensure your power supply has sufficient peak current capacity.) |
| Recommended power supply via 4-pin ATX connector |
⚠️ CRITICAL WARNING: Never connect a DC power adapter AND an ATX power supply to the board simultaneously. Two identical 12V DC adapters can be used in parallel via the two DC jacks for high-power configurations (e.g. 8×3.5" HDDs). |
| Raspberry Pi Power Supply | 5.1V ±5%, maximum 12A (output via spring pin) |
| Ports & Connectors |
（Input: powers the whole system when connected to an ATX power supply Output: provides 12V for extra drives when powered via DC jacks）
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| 4-pin Function Header Pinout |
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| PCB Size | 100mm × 86mm |
| PCIe cable length | 37mm
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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
- X1017 V1.0 PCIe3.0 to 8-port SATA expansion board x1
- Screw M2.5x5mm x4
- PCIe FFC cable 37mm x2
- SATA power spillter cable x1
User Manual
- X1017 hardware description:X1017 Hardware
- How to make it work:Manual PCIe enable configuration is required. Full official tutorial:X1017 Software
FAQ
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