# UCTRONICS Pi Rack Basic - 19" 1U 4x Pi 5 with M.2 NVMe Base

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** AC-RM0014 · **Brand:** [UCTRONICS](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/uctronics-australia)
**Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/uctronics-pi-5-19inch-rack-4-pis-with-m2-nvme-ssd-bases.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/uctronics-pi-5-19inch-rack-4-pis-with-m2-nvme-ssd-bases.html.md))

Under-board M.2 NVMe bases deliver PCIe Gen2/Gen3 speeds to up to four SBCs in a 1U 19-inch rack, preserving GPIO access and showing LED drive activity.

## Pricing

- **Price:** $154.95 (inc GST) — $140.86 AUD, exc GST

## Availability & dispatch

- Available with a lead time — expect dispatch between Sep 02 and Sep 07.

## Description

Bring NVMe performance to your Raspberry Pi 5 projects in a rack-friendly footprint. This 19 inch 1U kit holds up to four Raspberry Pi 5 boards with under-board NVMe bases, keeps the GPIO free, and shows per-drive activity with clear LEDs.

Perfect for a compact NAS, Pi-hole, Home Assistant, or a small Kubernetes homelab, it supports M.2 NVMe 2230, 2242, and 2280 drives over a PCIe x1 link with Gen2 or Gen3 compatibility, and can be powered via each Pi’s USB-C or from the NVMe base.

### Technical Specifications

| Form factor | 19 inch 1U rackmount |
|---|---|
| Capacity | Holds up to 4 Raspberry Pi 5 and 4 M.2 NVMe SSDs |
| Drive support | M.2 NVMe 2230, 2242, 2280 (M-key, NVMe only) |
| Interface | PCIe x1, NVMe Gen2 and Gen3 compatible |
| NVMe base placement | Mounts underneath each Pi, leaving GPIO available for HATs and active coolers |
| NVMe base footprint | Approx 100 x 60 mm |
| Indicators | Per-slot LED for M.2 disk activity |
| Power options | Via Raspberry Pi USB-C or via the NVMe base |
| Inclusions note | Raspberry Pi boards and SSDs not included |
| Compatibility note | Not compatible with SATA M.2, PCIe AHCI M.2, or other non-NVMe devices |

### Additional Resources

- [Assembly guide (PDF)](https://www.uctronics.com/download/Amazon/RM0014%20Assembly%20guide.pdf)
- [How to burn an image to NVMe and enable NVMe boot](https://github.com/UCTRONICS/SKU_RM0004/blob/main/data/NVMe_User_Guide.md)

### What’s Included

- 1 x Rackmount

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/A/C/AC-RM0014-5.jpg)