Purpose-Built for Raspberry Pi CM5
Designed for Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 (RPi CM5), optimized for high-I/O NAS, routing, and edge networking workloads.
RPi CM5 connected through dual 100-Pin B2B connectors.
Massive Storage Expansion
Easily build a high-capacity, high-performance NAS or storage node with flexible storage options.
5× SATA connectors
for multi-drive storage systems
M.2 M Key 2280 slot
supporting high-speed NVMe SSDs
microSD card slot
for system boot and maintenance
Software RAID Support
Supports software RAID configurations via Linux, enabling flexible multi-drive NAS setups with different performance and redundancy profiles
High-Speed Dual Ethernet Networking
Balanced compatibility and bandwidth for network-intensive applications, Ideal for soft routers, gateways, and edge computing devices.
Comprehensive IO & System Control
GPIO & Expansion
Supports GPIO / I²C / PWM for flexible peripheral integration
Thermal Management
Equipped with an for stable operation under sustained workloads
Timekeeping
Maintains during power-off, essential for NAS and server applications
System Status Indication
provide clear, real-time system state visibility for monitoring and maintenance
Flexible Power Input
Easily adaptable to different power designs and enclosure integrations.
Taco Version Comparison
V1.61 supports Raspberry Pi CM5 only, with upgraded USB 3.0 and PCIe 3.0 Switch
V1.61
V1.3
| V1.3 | VS | V1.61 |
|---|---|---|
| Radxa CM3 / RPi CM4 | Compatible SoM | RPi CM5 |
| N / A | USB 3.0 | 2x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A Ports |
| 1x USB 2.0 Type-A Port | USB 2.0 | 1x USB Type-C Port for flash system |
| PCIe 2.0 | PCIe Switch | PCIe 3.0 |
Applications
Scientific Research & Education
AI NAS
Compact HomeLab
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