Netgate 8300 - Warnings and Precautions; Required Tools and Hardware

Security Gateway Manual Netgate-8300
2.9 M.2 NVMe SSD Installation
The Netgate® 8300 ships with one PCIe-based M.2 NVMe SSD. Optionally, a second PCIe-based M.2 NVMe drive
can be installed as an upgrade.
Note: This guide assumes a second disk is being added for redundancy via ZFS mirroring.
M.2 NVMe SSD Installation Outline
• Warnings and Precautions
• Required Tools and Hardware
• Installation Procedure
2.9.1 Warnings and Precautions
Danger: Anti-static protection must be used throughout this procedure.
Warning: pfSense® Plus software must be reinstalled using a ZFS mirror configuration to use a second M.2
NVMe SSD for redundancy.
Warning: The Netgate 8300 only supports PCIe-based M.2 NVMe storage devices. It does not support M.2
SATA devices.
Danger: Take all appropriate precautions and exercise care when handling the exposed system board and M.2
cards. 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.
Warning: This device includes an intrusion detection sensor which operates even when the device is without
power.
Opening the case on this device triggers an intrusion alarm which is logged by the BMC and is visible in the IPMI
sensors. This alarm must be reset manually as described in Re-arm the Chassis Intrusion Switch.
When the intrusion alarm is active the fans run at a fixed speed of around 8500 RPM. Resetting the intrusion sensor
alarm returns the fans to their profiled speed.
2.9.2 Required Tools and Hardware
Installing an M.2 NVMe SSD in the Netgate 8300 requires the following tools and hardware:
• Phillips screwdriver
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