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[[File:NASPi2-04.jpg|thumb|right|NASPi2NASPi Gemini 2.5]][[File:NASPi2-01.jpg|thumb|right|NASPi2 NASPi Gemini 2.5 Interface]][[File:IMG-3743-Dimension.jpg|thumb|right|NASPi Gemini 2.5 Dimension]][[File:X882 V2.0-INTERFACE.jpg|thumb|right|X882 V2.0 InterfaceIndication]][[File:X882_V1X882-V1.3-IMGsocket-2870-Interface_indicationindication.jpg|thumb|right|X882 V1.3 Interface Indication]][[File:NASPi2NASPi-Gemini-02Inner.jpg|thumb|right|NASPi2 NASPi Gemini 2.5 Inner View]][[File:NASPi2X882-OLED.jpg|thumb|right|X882 Oled Support]][[File:NASPi-Gemini-Packing-03list.jpg|thumb|right|NASPi2 NASPi Gemini 2.5 Packing List]]

At the early 2017, we made a NAS storage solution for Raspberry Pi. Accroding to customers' feedback, we made a series of improvements, like [[X800]], [[X82X820]], [[X825]] V1.5, [[X825 V2.0]], [[X828]], [[X829]], [[X822]], [[X880]], [[X883]], [[NASPi Lite]], [[NASPi]], etc. From only supporting single hard disk to supporting support dual hard disks, from complicated installation to simple installation, now a new raspberry pi storage kit - NASPi2 [[NASPi Gemini 2.5]] (only support 2.5" HDD/SSD) is released. Hope you will like it! 'Gemini' means dual, '2.5' means 2.5-inch SSD/HHD; Click [[GEEKWORM NAS Family]] to know more. ===Update History=== * In December 2022, the NASPi Gemini 2.5 has been updated to a new version, it is the update of X882 V1.3 to X882 V2.0, remove the USB-C port on X882 V1.3, and update DC 5V power in to wide voltage input DC6-18V power in.* The new version completely solve the issue of I/O error.[[File:X882-Compare.jpg|700px|X882 V2.0 VS X882 V1.3]]

Geekworm NASPi2 NASPi Gemini 2.5 is an ultra-compact dual 2.5 inch SATA HDD/SSD NAS storage kit with safe shutdown and auto power on function that specially designed for Raspberry Pi 4 Model B computer, it allows two pcs 2.5" HDD/SSD to working at the same time with your Raspberry Pi 4. Also support use with one single 2.5" SATA HDD/SSD.

NASPi2 NASPi Gemini 2.5 is composed of three parts: [[X882]] dual 2.5" SATA HDD/SSD shield, NASPi2 NASPi Gemini 2.5 metal case and heat dissipation system(3Pin 4010 PWM fan with metal bracket). To get better heat dissipation of NASPi2NASPi Gemini 2.5, it also support install Max 7mm thickness heatsink above Pi4, as we use the M2.5*11+6mm spacers to fix the PWM fan with metal bracket. There is space for extra heatsink installation on Pi4.

* <span style="color:red;">Power NASPi Gemini 2.5 via USB-C or DC jack or Type-C socket of X882shield, DO NOT power via USB-C of Raspberry Pi 4!!!, or you can't use the AUTO ON & Safe shutdown function</span>* Because the shielding of the metal casing will cause the <span style="color:red;">loss of 2.4G wifi signal</span>, we only recommend you to use Ethernet or 5G WiFi.

* Insert the SD card into Raspberry Pi 4 first before NASPi2 NASPi Gemini 2.5 installation start.* 5G WiFi is stable enough, recommend using Ethernet or 5G WiFi.* The Raspberry Pi4 board, 2.5" SATA SSDs/HDDs, power adapter are all not included in the packing list.

===On board switch with blue LED light===* Press button switch For better system compatibility & performance, Please format your HDD/SSD to turn on* Press button switch and hold for 1~2 seconds to reboot* Press button switch and hold for 3 seconds to implement safe shutdown* Press button switch and hold for more than 8 seconds to force shutdownExt4 file system.

===Note We found that some newbies always ask strange questions about SSD/HDD===* Do not recommend using Samsung hard drives, please use hard drives of other brands.* As with all SSDs, new SSD/HDD must be formatted before use.* Older SSD drives with less efficient flash media may not perform as well as newer drives.* A microSD card is required for forceing the Raspbian OS to use the HDD/SSD for its "root" partitionRAID;

[[File:# NASPi-Gemini 2.5 is a hardware RAID. It supports RAID at the hardware level and does not require any software configuration. This has nothing to do with software.# Although NASPi-instructionGemini 2.jpg|800px]]5 also supports hardware RAID, BUT we recommend that you use '''software RAID''', which will bring a certain degree of ease of maintenance later on. Software RAID comes from the NAS software you use, such as OMV

【RAID setup ==Features==* Model: '''NASPi Gemini 2.5'''* Ultra-compact NAS storage solution for Raspberry Pi 4 with Dual 2.5" SATA HDD/SSD* For use with Raspberry Pi 4 Model B only* Supports <span style="color:red;font-weight:bold">Dual Max 16mm thickness</span> 2.5 SATA HDDs/SSDs working at the same time* Support <span style="color:red;font-weight:bold">Auto Power On</span> function by jumper setting (Automatically turn on when there is a power applied)* Support <span style="color:red;font-weight:bold">Software&Hardware safe shutdown</span> function(Integrated on X882 shield, do not need extra expansion board)* Support connecting 3pin PWM fan for cooling* Support Three RAID Modes by jumper setting* UASP supported only, do not support TRIM* Allows booting OS from your HDD/SSD for faster app opens, web serving and Jumper setting】file copying* Compatible with all Raspberry Pi operating systems <span style="color:red;">(If the OS (such as Home Assistant) does not allow the installation of external scripts, then the software safe shutdown and automatic adjust fan speed functions are not supported;)</span>

＊'''==How to Power==<span class="tb_red ">Warningabout power supply:</span># Don't use that adjustable voltage power supply.# Don'' : Please backup your data before setup and switch, otherwise you maybe lost your datat use the same power supply used on LED strips.

2===for X882 V2.0===* Power via DC5521 Jack of X882 V2. Please connect 0, <span style="color:red;">6-18Vdc, ≥4A</span>, * Refer to the following diagram:[[File:X882 -V2.0-How_to_Power1.jpg|700px|How to your PC or Raspberry Pi board and keep power onPower NASPi Gemini V2.0]]

===for X882 V1.3. Switch RAID mode===* Set the switch button to your preferred RAID mode(PMVia DC5521 Jack of X882 V1.3, 5.1Vdc +/RAID 0-5% , ≥4A <span style="color:red;">Recommend!!!</RAID 1span> (DC5525 Jack is compatible with DC5521, also support 5V PSU with DC5525 Jack)* Via Type-C port of X882 V1.3, 5.1Vdc +/SPAN) as per the RAID illustration table-5% , ≥4A（Geekworm Type-C 5V 4A 20W power supply is recommended.）* Press We recommend the high quality power adapter, or the '''SET''' button for about HDD/SSD may cannot be recognized. Since NASPi Gemini 2.5 can install two pcs 2.5 secondsinch hard drives, and release it till the blue LED indicators starts flashingneeds a high-quality power supply to provide enough current.* After RAID mode changed, please confirm that Refer to the PC can recognize the disk(s) properly and shows the right capacityfollowing diagram:[[File:NASPi2-pwr-in-diagram.jpg|700px|How to Power NASPi Gemini v1.3]]

or you can run ==How to Cooling?==* The NASPi Gemini 2.5 uses the same cooling scheme as the [[NASPi]], we only increased the height of the fdisk -l command copper spacer from 6mm to view 11mm to allow a heatsink with a maximum thickness of 7mm to be placed on the hard drive on raspberry pi OS when you connect x880 to raspberry pi board:CPU chip. fdisk -lYou can found two hard drives if you select 'clear raid mode'* NASPi Gemini 2.5 uses 4010 PWM cooling fan (this is PM model<span style="color:red;">3 wires, support speed adjustment NOT reading speed</span>), can support automatic adjustment of speed according to CPU temperature, need to install the shell script.

You found only one hard drive Refer to [[#Installation Video for X882 V1.3]] if you select the RAID0/RAID1 modelare using X882 V1.3.

4. Set CLEAR RAID mode (PM, factory default setup) ===How to Install Script===* Press Refer to [[X-C1 Software | how to install the SET button for about 5 seconds then shell script]], and release it till blue LED indicators starts flashing.* After above processes, the setup for CLEAR RAID this script is donerequired to install to enable PWM fan runs and safe shutdown function.

==Power Supply=How to choose SSD/HDD===* Via Type-C port Do not recommend using Samsung hard drives, please use hard drives of X882, 5other brands.1Vdc +/-5% , ≥4A（Geekworm Type-C 5V 4A 20W power supply is recommended.）* Via DC5521 Jack We recommend that you use HDD instead of X882SSD, 5.1Vdc +/-5% , ≥4A (DC5525 Jack is compatible which will cause less WIFI interference* As with DC5521all SSDs, also support 5V PSU new SSD/HDD must be formatted before use.* Older SSD drives with DC5525 Jack)less efficient flash media may not perform as well as newer drives. '''Note about PSU:''' Please * A microSD card is required for forceing the Raspbian OS to use high quality power adapter, or the HDD/SSD may cannot be recognized. Since NASPi2 can install two pcs 2.5 inch hard drives, it needs a high-quality power supply to provide enough current.for its "root" partition

=== How to Configure RAID Setting===Refer to [[File:NASPi2-05.jpg|700px|How to Power NASPi2Configure RAID Setting]]

==Document=Some tutorials===*[[How to View/Partition/Format/Mount HDD/SSD]]*[https://raspberrytips.com/format-mount-usb-drive/ How to Format and Mount a USB drive on Raspberry Pi]* How to How to migrate Raspberry Pi SD card to a USB SSD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AenM-JrG098* [https://www.jmicron.com/file/download/1033/JMS561_Product+Brief.pdf Chip Document]

* 1 x NASPi Gemini 2.5 Metal Case* 1 x X882 V1.3 Dual 2.5'' SATA SSD/HDD ShieldShield（V1.3 or V2.0 Version）* 1 x NASPi2 Metal Case* 1 x 3pin 4010 X823-A3 metal bracket with PWM fan with metal bracket

==User ManualInstallation Video for X882 V1.3==For NASPi Gemini 2.5 Old version with X882 V1.3: https://youtu.be/7FzZeoTBQiI {{#ev:youtube|https://youtu.be/7FzZeoTBQiI}} Software guideGuide of script installation, please refer fast forward video to [[X-C1 Software]]5 minutes 10 seconds.

<span style="color:red;font-weight:bold">Q1: Why only one SSD/HDD is recognized?</span> A: You found only SSD/HDD if you select the RAID0/RAID1 mode. Please '''exit the RAID mode''' and check again after '''entering the PM mode(clear raid mode)'''. More details please refer to '''Set CLEAR RAID mode''' of [[NASPi_Gemini_2.5#How_to_configure_RAID|How to configure RAID]]  <span class="tb_red_bold">Q2: What to do if HDD/SSD is not recognized?</span>

Q3: What is the thickness of a 2.5" HDD/SSD that can be accommodated for NASPi Gemini 2.5? A: NASPi2 NASPi Gemini 2.5 support Max <span style="color:red;">16mm</span> thickness 2.5" HDD/SSD; The thickness of 2.5" HDD/SSD on the market is generally 7mm, 9.5mm, 12.5 and 15mm，so you can choose the SSD/HDD according to your requirement.  Q4: Does raid inside of openmediavault function with NASPi-Gemini 2.5? A: NASPi-Gemini 2.5 support hardware RAID mode, please refer to above Raid_Setting, or you can set it to PM mode then let openmediavault control RAID setting.  Q5: What are the HDDs requirement when use RAID mode? A: Strongly recommend to use the same brand and capacity HDDs when use RAID Mode.  Q6: What to do if meet I/O error? A: First please check if you use the USB Type-C power adapter, if yes, please change to use DC power adapter topower via DC jack of X882 to test. The USB Type-C PSU maybe not enough to power the dual HDD/SSD.  Q7: Why only one SSD/HHD can be recognized? A: You choose the RAID1 mode, because it is a hardware RAID, so OS recognize only one HDD/SDD.  Q8: How to know if there will be HDD errors? A: If there is HDD error, there will be red led for the red marked part LED. [[File:Hdd.png|thumb|none|HDD error]]  Q9: RAID issue with OMV. A: The RAID mode is not tested with OMV OS. The OMV also supports software RAID, you can set the X882 to PM mode and test the software RAID of OMV.If you want to test the hardware RAID of X882, it can be connectted to WINDOWS PC for testing. Q10: How to replace a bad HDD? First of all, it depends on whether you use '''software RAID''' or '''hardware RAID'''. If you use software RAID, there will be corresponding functional modules in the NAS software to assist you in replacing the hard drive. After the HDD replacement is completed, the NAS software will automatically synchronize the data to the new hard drive. If you use '''hardware RAID''', you can refer to the following steps:# '''Confirm the faulty hard disk''': If the HHD1 or HDD2 LED lights up red, it means that the HDD feedback S.M.A.R.T read error, it is recommended to replace it # '''Back up important data''': It is recommended to connect to a Windows computer and back up important files directly through COPY. # '''Purchase a new hard drive''': To ensure compatibility and performance consistency, it is recommended to purchase a hard drive of the same model and capacity as the original hard drive. # '''Shut down the NAS system''': to avoid data corruption or other unexpected situations during the replacement process # '''Start the NAS system''': After startup, the RAID controller will automatically detect the new hard drive and start the data synchronization and reconstruction process. This process may take some time, depending on the size of the hard drive and the load on the system. PS: Although GEMINI also supports hardware RAID, we recommend that you use software RAID, which will bring certain convenience to later maintenance. The function of software RAID comes from the NAS software you use such as OMV.