SSD module for Ivy Carrier Board

Technical Support
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Which memory modules do you recommend for connection to Mini PCI (manufacturer and type)?

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I understand you’re asking about memory modules for Mini PCIe connections, but I need to clarify the scope of this question.

Mini PCIe Interface Overview

Based on the Carrier Board Layout Guide, Mini PCIe (PCI Express Mini Card) is described as a “card form factor for internal peripherals” that “features PCIe and USB 2.0 connectivity” (1).

Memory Module Recommendations

However, I don’t have specific manufacturer or type recommendations for memory modules to connect to Mini PCIe slots in the available documentation. The provided sources focus on the electrical specifications and layout guidelines rather than specific component recommendations.

Alternative Approach

For memory expansion on Toradex modules, you might want to consider:

  1. On-module storage options - Many Toradex SoMs come with various eMMC configurations
  2. Standard interfaces - SD card slots, USB storage, or other standard interfaces depending on your specific SoM and carrier board combination

Next Steps

For specific memory module recommendations compatible with your Toradex hardware setup, I’d suggest checking the hardware compatibility matrices and reference designs for your specific SoM family (Verdin, Colibri, Apalis, etc.) to ensure proper electrical and mechanical compatibility.

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Which adapter for M.2 NVMe SSD is recommended for use with the Ivy Carrier Board?

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Yes, the Verdin modules do not have a SATA interface, so you need to use an NVMe SSD instead.
The vast majority of NVMe SSDs use an M-keyed M.2 connector, while the Ivy carrier board provides a mini PCIe connector.
Therefore, you will need an mPCIe-to-M-key M.2 adapter, such as this one

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Hello Alex,
Thank you for your reply. We will keep your adapter suggestion in mind.
Could you please indicate which SSD modules have already been tested in combination with the “Ivy Carrier Board” and offer a good price-performance ratio? More expensive options for comparison are also useful.
Does the “Ivy Carrier Board“ have any memory size limitations, and what actual data transfer speed can be realistically expected in combination with the “Verdin iMX8M Plus Quad 8GB WB IT V1.1A” module?
Thank you in advance for your reply.

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We haven’t performed any specific testing of NVMe SSDs on the Ivy carrier board and therefore cannot recommend a particular model.
In general, most NVMe SSDs should work, and the Ivy board does not impose any storage capacity limitation — the main constraint comes from the file system used.
Due to physical space limitations, I recommend using an M.2 2230 or 2242-sized SSD.

Please note that the Verdin module provides only a single PCIe Gen3 lane, whereas modern SSDs typically use four PCIe Gen4 lanes. As a result, you should not expect to achieve the drive’s advertised maximum performance.