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[docs] Remove BRIX from hardware recommendations; link from checklist
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7 changes: 5 additions & 2 deletions docs/checklists/pre_install_hardware.rst
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Expand Up @@ -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 <Specific Hardware Recommendations>`.
Please review the :ref:`Hardware <hardware_guide>` section in full for further
details.
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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 <http://www.gigabyte.us/Mini-PcBarebone/BRIX>`__ 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
~~~~~~~~~

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