diff --git a/docs/checklists/pre_install_hardware.rst b/docs/checklists/pre_install_hardware.rst index 692014a389..eb1648895d 100644 --- a/docs/checklists/pre_install_hardware.rst +++ b/docs/checklists/pre_install_hardware.rst @@ -5,5 +5,8 @@ This is the *minimum* hardware that must be acquired to install SecureDrop: .. include:: ../includes/pre-install-hardware.txt -.. note:: For additional details, please read the full document on - :ref:`Hardware Recommendations` for SecureDrop. +.. important:: To avoid hardware compatibility issues, we strongly recommend + adhering to our + :ref:`specific hardware recommendations `. + Please review the :ref:`Hardware ` section in full for further + details. diff --git a/docs/hardware.rst b/docs/hardware.rst index 76425aa3ee..84dcae1815 100644 --- a/docs/hardware.rst +++ b/docs/hardware.rst @@ -272,39 +272,13 @@ Specific Hardware Recommendations Application and Monitor Servers ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ -We currently recommend the Gigabyte BRIX, Intel NUC, or Mac Mini for -SecureDrop servers. +We currently recommend the Intel NUC or Mac Mini for SecureDrop servers. .. note:: If using non-recommended hardware, ensure you remove as much extraneous hardware as physically possible from your servers. This could include: speakers, cameras, microphones, fingerprint readers, wireless, and Bluetooth cards. -Gigabyte BRIX -~~~~~~~~~~~~~ - -The Gigabyte BRIX series is an inexpensive, quiet, low-power device that -can be used for SecureDrop servers. There are a -`variety of models `__ to choose -from; we recommend the GB-BXi5-5575. It has a mid-range CPU (the 5th -generation Intel i5), a full-size HDMI port for a monitor, and four USB 2 ports. -If you select a different model series (such as the GB-BSi5H) carefully -verify that it uses the 5th generation Intel i5. Newer generation CPUs will -**not** work with SecureDrop. - -The GB-BXi5-5575 supports wireless and Bluetooth through a removable card. This -removable card is preferable, since you want neither WiFi nor Bluetooth. You -can open the BRIX by removing the screws from the underside of the computer; the -wireless card has one small screw you need to remove and two small connectors. - -The BRIXs come as kits, and some assembly is required. You will need to purchase -the RAM and hard drive separately for each BRIX and insert both into the machine -before it can be used. We recommend: - -- 2x 240 GB SSDs (2.5") -- 1x memory kit of 2x4GB sticks (DIMM DDR3 1866MHz) - - You can put one 4GB memory stick in each of the servers. - Intel NUC ~~~~~~~~~