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ZDE ZP595 PCIe to Dual 2.5G Ethernet Network Port HAT Adapter Expansion Board 2.5GB 2.5GBE for Raspberry Pi 5
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ZDE ZP595 PCIe to Dual 2.5G Ethernet Network Port HAT Adapter Expansion Board 2.5GB 2.5GBE for Raspberry Pi 5

Bottom line: The ZDE ZP595 PCIe to Dual 2.5G Ethernet Network Port HAT Adapter is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the single-board computers category, priced around $43.99 on Amazon as of 2026-10-25 22:18 UTC. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

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Pros

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Cons

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  • ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated

Manufacturer description

About this item This expansion board adds two 2.5GBE network ports for Raspberry Pi 5, which can meet your various needs for those who need to use Raspberry Pi 5 as a Router, Gateway, Firewall, Robot, Smart Home, NAS, VOIP, Industrial Equipment, Telecommunications Equipment and other network devices that need more than one network port. Through the PCIe interface with PCIe Switch chip to expand into two PCIe interfaces and then through the RTL8125 chip to achieve the expansion of dual 2.5Gbps Ethernet. After power on, the expansion board can be automatically recognised as eth1 and eth2…

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored ZDE ZP595 PCIe to Dual 2.5G Ethernet Network Port HAT Adapter… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the single-board computers category. ZDE's single-board computers lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for single-board computers of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • This expansion board adds two 2.5GBE network ports for Raspberry Pi 5, which can meet your various needs for those who need to use Raspberry Pi 5 as a Router, Gateway, Firewall, Robot, Smart Home, NAS, VOIP, Industrial Equipment, Telecommunications Equipment and other network devices that need more than one network port.
  • Through the PCIe interface with PCIe Switch chip to expand into two PCIe interfaces and then through the RTL8125 chip to achieve the expansion of dual 2.5Gbps Ethernet.
  • After power on, the expansion board can be automatically recognised as eth1 and eth2 without installing driver under Raspberry Pi official OS system. When you use OpenWrt, you need to compile the RTL8125 driver into the firmware. When you use ubuntu system, you need to install the driver of RTL8125 and then you can use it.
  • PCIe to Dual 2.5G Ethernet Port HAT expansion board, able to achieve high-speed reading/writing.
  • Specially designed for Raspberry Pi 5, compatible with Raspberry Pi 5 8GB/4GB computer (NOT include Raspberry Pi 5).
  • This adapter board is suitable for use with aluminum case. Only for aluminum enclosure, please refer to ZC506 (ASIN B0F93SQ67G). For ZP595 PCIe Peripheral Board with ZC506 aluminum case, please refer to ZP546 (ASIN B0F93R9D2S).

Full Specifications

ASINB0DQ8BLD6L
BrandZDE
CPU Model1.2GHz Cortex A13 Processor
Model NameZP595
Item Weight28.3 Grams
ManufacturerZDE
Model Number1.2GHz Cortex A13 Processor
Built-In MediaVHS
Processor BrandIntel
Processor Count1
Compatible DevicesRaspberry Pi 5
RAM Memory Installed8 GB
Warranty Description3 months
RAM Memory TechnologyLPDDR4
Connectivity TechnologyEthernet 2.5G (IEEE 802.3bz)
Ram Memory Installed Size8 GB

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ZDE ZP595 PCIe to Dual 2.5G Ethernet Network Port HAT Adapter Expansion Board 2.5GB 2.5GBE for Raspberry Pi 5 is listed on Amazon. Price, availability, shipping and returns are set by Amazon and its sellers — check the listing for current terms. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

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