From 2732588c68c8ad2ff0091ff47866b5f0b1a2af3f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kevin O'Gorman Date: Wed, 5 Dec 2018 14:09:14 -0800 Subject: [PATCH] updated hw reqs with notes re new mac minis and new NUCs --- docs/hardware.rst | 10 +++++++++- 1 file changed, 9 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/hardware.rst b/docs/hardware.rst index dac0caf3ec..76425aa3ee 100644 --- a/docs/hardware.rst +++ b/docs/hardware.rst @@ -343,6 +343,12 @@ before it can be used. We recommend: attempts to suspend. This has `since been fixed `__ in a BIOS update. See these `release notes `__ (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 `__ +for more information on how to safely configure and use more recent NUCs. + Mac Minis ~~~~~~~~~ @@ -351,6 +357,8 @@ for installing SecureDrop. Mac Minis have removable wireless cards that you should remove. This requires a screwdriver for non-standard `TR6 Torx security screws `__. +.. 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 `__ @@ -491,7 +499,7 @@ Network Firewall ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ We recommend the `pfSense SG-3100 -`__,. +`__. Network Switch ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^