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updated hw reqs with notes re new mac minis and new NUCs
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zenmonkeykstop committed Dec 5, 2018
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attempts to suspend. This has `since been fixed <https://communities.intel.com/message/432692#432692>`__
in a BIOS update. See these `release notes <https://downloadmirror.intel.com/26263/eng/RY_0359_ReleaseNotes.pdf>`__ (PDF) for more details.

Later NUC revisions (the NUC7 and NUC8 series) typically include onboard WiFi
and Bluetooth, and may use an Ethernet chipset not supported by the default Ubuntu
14.04.5 kernel. We are investigating workarounds for both issues. If you are
having trouble sourcing the NUC5i5MYHE, please `contact us <https://securedrop.org/help/>`__
for more information on how to safely configure and use more recent NUCs.

Mac Minis
~~~~~~~~~

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should remove. This requires a screwdriver for non-standard
`TR6 Torx security screws <https://www.amazon.com/Mini-Torx-Security-Screwdriver-Tool/dp/B01BG8P2Q6>`__.

.. caution:: The 2018 Apple Mac Mini (part number MRTR2 or MRTT2) is not a viable candidate for installing SecureDrop, due to hardware support issues.

However, on the first install of Ubuntu Server
the Mac Minis will not boot: this is a known and
`documented <https://nsrc.org/workshops/2015/nsrc-icann-dns-ttt-dubai/raw-attachment/wiki/Agenda/install-ubuntu-mac-mini.htm#your-mac-does-not-boot>`__
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^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

We recommend the `pfSense SG-3100
<https://store.netgate.com/SG-3100.aspx>`__,.
<https://store.netgate.com/SG-3100.aspx>`__.

Network Switch
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
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