How to Build a Pi 5 NAS (PCIe For The Win!!)

Published at : 18 Dec 2025

Let’s build a Pi NAS box using the PCIe connector on the Pi 5. Instructions on how to set up Open Media Vault (OMV) on a Raspberry Pi. I also compared the Pi 5 NAS transfer speeds to the Pi 4, the Rock 5B, and a Mini PC :)

Related vídeo:
Upgrading Pi 5 to 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet: https://youtu.be/0gcT_bOR6-M

Blog post with more details:
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Adafruit 3D Case: https://www.printables.com/model/679450-pi-5-snap-fit-case

Pineberry Pi HatDrive Bottom: https://pineberrypi.com/products/hatdrive-bottom-2230-2242-2280-for-rpi5

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