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* [===Installation Video===For NASPi Gemini 2.5 new version with X882 V2.0'''(New)''': https://www.jmicronyoutu.combe/filetelXhhnfzfA{{#ev:youtube|https:/download/1033youtu.be/JMS561_Product+BrieftelXhhnfzfA}} Refer to [[#Installation Video for X882 V1.pdf Chip Document3]] if you are using X882 V1.3. ===How to Install Script===*Software installation: Refer to [[X-C1 Software| how to install the shell script]] (X-C1's scripts are fully compatible with NASPi Gemini 2, and this script is required to install to enable PWM fan runs and safe shutdown function.5)
* <span style="color:red">'''Script installation guide''', please refer to [[X-C1 Software]]</span>
* [[How to View/Partition/Format/Mount HDD/SSD]]
For NASPi Gemini 2.5 Old version with X882 V1.3:
https://youtu.be/7FzZeoTBQiI
We found that some newbies always ask strange questions about RAID;
Please note: # 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-Gemini 2.5 also supports hardware RAID, BUT we recommend that you use '''software RAID''', even if which will bring a certain degree of ease of maintenance later on. Software RAID comes from the NAS software you use, such as OMV does not support RAID settings;
==Features==
* 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 NASPi Gemini 2.5==<span class="tb_red ">Warning about power supply:</span># Don't use that adjustable voltage power supply.# Don't use the same power supply used on LED strips. The above two are absolute garbage power supply, can not be used!!!
===for X882 V2.0===
* Power via DC5521 Jack of X882 V2.0, <span style="color:red;">6-18Vdc +/-5% , ≥4A</span>,
* Refer to the following diagram:
[[File:X882-V2.0-How_to_Power1.jpg|700px|How to Power NASPi Gemini V2.0]]
==User Manual==
===How to choose SSD/HDD===
* A microSD card is required for forceing the Raspbian OS to use the HDD/SSD for its "root" partition
=== How to configure Configure RAID Setting===＊'''Warning''' : Please backup your data before setup and switch, otherwise you maybe lost your data. Please read Refer to [[Raid Instruction]] firstly. You can freely choose the four RAID modes supported by NASPi Gemini 2.5 by setting the jumper cap. Strongly recommend How to use the same brand and capacity HDDs when use Configure RAID Mode. Jumper instruction of Raid Setting: * For RAID1 setting, you just need to insert 1 jumper on the "B", leave "A" open.* For RAID0 setting, you will need to insert 2 jumpers on the "A" and "B".[[File:Raid-Setting.jpg|400px|NASPi Gemini Raid Setting]] 1. Inert HDDs to X882 shield and fix it. 2. Please connect the X882 to your PC or Raspberry Pi board and keep power on. 3. Switch RAID mode* Set the switch button to your preferred RAID mode(PM/RAID 0/RAID 1/SPAN) as per the RAID illustration table.* Press the '''SET''' button for about '''5 seconds''', and release it till the blue LED indicators starts flashing.* After RAID mode changed, please confirm that the PC can recognize the disk(s) properly and shows the right capacity. or you can run the fdisk -l command to view the hard drive on raspberry pi OS when you connect X882 to raspberry pi board: fdisk -lYou can found two hard drives if you select 'clear raid mode'(this is PM mode) or You found only one hard drive if you select the RAID0/RAID1 mode 4. Set CLEAR RAID mode (PM, factory default setup) * Press the SET button for about 5 seconds then and release it till blue LED indicators starts flashing.* After above processes, the setup for CLEAR RAID is done. '''[NOTE]'''： Once you set the RAID mode successfully, you need to partition&format&mount the hdd/ssd, so that it can be recognized by your Raspberry Pi OS. please refer to [[How to View/Partition/Format/Mount HDD/SSD]] ===Button swtich operation guide===* Press button switch 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 shutdownThe above operations will only succeed after the script has been successfully installed.* Press button switch and hold for more than 8 seconds to force shutdown
===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]
* How to Run Raspberry Pi 4 or 3 Off an SSD or Flash Drive: [[Does the X825/X855 support USB boot]]
* Tutorial – How to Initialize, Partition and Format a Brand New SSD in Windows: [[File:Tutorial_Initalize_New_SSD.pdf]]
* [https://www.addictivetips.com/ubuntu-linux-tips/set-up-openmediavault-on-raspberry-pi-4/ How to set up OpenMediaVault on Raspberry Pi 4]
*[[Properly Mount USB Storage on Raspberry Pi]]
*[[Auto Mount an NTFS USB Drive on Raspberry Pi]]
* [https://github.com/raspberrypi/firmware/issues/1515 Difficulty booting from SSD drive]
* How to build a Raspberry Pi NAS: https://youtu.be/gyMpI8csWis
==Packing List==
* 1 x screws pack accessories
==Installation Videofor X882 V1.3==For NASPi Gemini 2.5 new Old version with X882 V2.0'''(New)''': https://youtuV1.be/telXhhnfzfA{{#ev3:youtube|https://youtu.be/telXhhnfzfA}}7FzZeoTBQiI
{{#ev:youtube|https://youtu.be/7FzZeoTBQiI}}
Software Guide of script installation, please fast forward video to 5 minutes 10 seconds.
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Q2: What to do if HDD/SSD is not recognized?</span>
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.