Description
Update!!!
On Dec. 1st, 2022, NASPi Gemini 2.5 is updated to NASPi Gemini 2.5 V2.0!
On Dec. 1st, 2022, NASPi Gemini 2.5 is updated to NASPi Gemini 2.5 V2.0!
Note:
The Raspberry Pi board, 2.5″ SATA SSDs/HDDs, power adapter are all not included in the packing list.
Metal casing will cause the loss of 2.4G wifi signal, we only recommend you to use Ethernet or 5G WiFi.
Support Max 7mm thickness heatsinks on Raspberry Pi 4 as we use 11mm height spacers for the fan with bracket installation on Pi4.
Support Max 16mm thickness 2.5″ SATA HDD/SSD installation. Recommend to use HDDs.
Insert the SD card into Raspberry Pi 4 first before NASPi-Gemini 2.5 installation start.
New SSD/HDD must be formatted before use. Older SSD drives with less efficient flash media may not perform as well as newer drives.
The script must be installed first for the product to work properly.
[User Manual]
//wiki.geekworm.com/NASPi_Gemini_2.5
Installation Video:
//youtu.be/7FzZeoTBQiI
RAID Setting:
//wiki.geekworm.com/NASPi_Gemini#Raid_Setting
[Overview]
Geekworm NASPi-Gemini 2.5 is an ultra-compact dual 2.5 inch SATA HDD/SSD NAS storage kit for Raspberry Pi 4 8GB/4GB/2GB.
NASPi-Gemini 2.5 with RAID, PWM fan, safe shutdown and auto power on function, it allows 2 pcs 2.5″ HDDs/SSDs to working at the same time with your Raspberry Pi 4. Also support use with one single 2.5″ SATA HDD/SSD.
NASPi-Gemini 2.5 is composed of 3 parts: X882 dual 2.5″ SATA HDD/SSD shield, NASPi-Gemini 2.5 metal case and cooling solution X823-A3(3Pin 4010 PWM fan with metal bracket). To get better heat dissipation of NASPi-Gemini 2.5, it also support install max 7mm thickness heatsink above Pi4.
[Operating System]
All Raspberry Pi operating systems
Note: 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;
[Features]
Ultra-compact NAS storage solution for Raspberry Pi 4 with Dual 2.5″ SATA HDD/SSD
Supports Dual Max 16mm thickness 2.5″ SATA HDDs/SSDs working at the same time
Support use with one single 2.5″ SATA HDD/SSD
Support Auto Power On function by jumper setting (Automatically turn on when power applied)
Integrated Software & Hardware safe shutdown function on X882
[Cooling Solution]
Using PWM cooling fan, can automatic adjustment of speed according to CPU temperature, shell script is required.Support Max 7mm thickness heatsinks installation on Raspberry Pi 4 as we use 11mm height spacers for the fan with bracket installation on Pi4.
[Power Supply Requirement]
Via DC5521 Jack of X882, 6-18Vdc +/-5% , ≥4A (DC5525 Jack is compatible with DC5521, also support PSU with DC5525 Jack)
Note about PSU:Pls use high quality power adapter, or may not recognize the HDD/SSD. Since NASPi-Gemini 2.5 can install two pcs 2.5 inch hard drives, it needs a high-quality power supply to provide enough current.
Don’t use the adjustable voltage power supply and the power supply for LED strips!The above two power adapters are not compatible with NASPi Gemini 2.5.
[FAQ]
Q1: Why only one SSD/HDD is recognized?
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 RAID setting.
[Packing List]
Bundle 1: NASPi-Gemini 2.5 V2.0
1 x X882 V2.0 Dual 2.5” SATA HDD Shield
1 x NASPi-Gemini 2.5 Metal Case
1 x 3pin 4010 PWM fan with metal bracket
1 x screws pack accessories
Bundle 2: NASPi-Gemini 2.5 V2.0 + PSU-EU Plug
1 x X882 V2.0 Dual 2.5” SATA HDD Shield
1 x NASPi-Gemini 2.5 Metal Case
1 x 3pin 4010 PWM fan with metal bracket
1 x screws pack accessories
1 x DC 12V 5A 60W power adapter with EU plug
Bundle 3: NASPi-Gemini 2.5 V2.0 + PSU-US Plug
1 x X882 V2.0 Dual 2.5” SATA HDD Shield
1 x NASPi-Gemini 2.5 Metal Case
1 x 3pin 4010 PWM fan with metal bracket
1 x screws pack accessories
1 x DC 12V 5A 60W power adapter with US plug
AliExpress Shopper –
Arrived fast, well packed, helpful seller if you had any problem, but fortunately everything worked out. Mounted, installed and with the cooler working properly, including to turn off (poweroff).