Security Gateway Manual Netgate-4200
• Installation Procedure
See also:
Netgate 4200 M.2 Expansion Socket FAQ
2.10.1 Warnings and Precautions
Danger: Anti-static protection must be used throughout this procedure.
Warning: pfSense® Plus software must be wiped from the onboard eMMC storage before reinstalling pfSense
Plus software on the M.2 NVMe SSD. This is covered later within the installation procedure in this document.
For more details on why this is necessary and how to wipe the disk, see https://docs.netgate.com/pfsense/en/latest/
troubleshooting/multiple-disks.html
Warning: The Netgate 4200 only supports PCIe-based M.2 NVMe storage devices. It does not support M.2
SATA devices.
The Netgate 4200 has one socket capable of supporting a PCIe-based M.2 NVMe drive: Socket #3 labeled J13.
This is the rear socket nearest to the I/O panel. This is an M-Key socket which accepts M.2 B+M-Key or M-Key
PCIe NVMe SSDs only.
See M.2 Socket Specifications and Capabilities for more information.
Danger: Take all appropriate precautions and exercise care when handling the exposed system board and M.2 card.
There are many delicate components which can be damaged during this process. Damage caused via physical
contact and electrostatic discharge while performing this installation is not covered by the warranty.
2.10.2 Required Tools and Hardware
Installing an M.2 NVMe SSD in the Netgate 4200 requires the following tools and hardware:
• #1 Phillips screwdriver
• T10 Torx driver
• Anti-static grounding strap and anti-static mat for handling bare M.2 card and 4200 system
• 1 x PCIe-based M.2 NVMe SSD, 2280 size, B+M-key or M-key card
• 1 x M2.5-0.45 x 6mm Phillips pan head machine screw
See also:
This guide assumes a 2280 size card. Other cards may work, but require additional hardware for installation. See the
following FAQ topics for details:
• Which M.2 card sizes physically fit the sockets?
• What size retention screws do the the M.2 sockets require?
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