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    Installing an SSD in 4860 1U

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      dwfa
      last edited by

      I have a 4860 1U and wish to install an SSD. I see the power cable, and the SATA header, but I do not see how I can install the SSD as there is no place to install it. There is room but no holder. Do I need to buy a special housing to install the SSD?

      dwfa

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      • chrismacmahonC
        chrismacmahon
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        You can install an mSATA drive:
        https://www.netgate.com/docs/pfsense/solutions/sg-4860-1u/msata-installation.html

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          dwfa
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          Thanks for this, I guess I should have been more clear. I know I can use an mSATA, but have extra SSDs and thought I could save $$$ by using them. Am I to understand that SSDs are not supported, and if so, why are there power cables and SATA headers (curiosity is killing me)?

          dwfa

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          • chrismacmahonC
            chrismacmahon
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            I don't see why it would not work, we have never tested it before, as you said, there is no holder for it.

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            • luckman212L
              luckman212 LAYER 8
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              In the past I've used adhesive squares or velcro squares, something like this
              https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company-us/all-3m-products/~/Scotch-Indoor-Fasteners-7-8-in-x-7-8-in-White/?N=5002385+3294253970&rt=rud

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              • stephenw10S
                stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
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                We did offer that as an upgrade at purchase on some systems, dual 2.5" SSDs. There may well be some of the brackets remaining it would be worth emailing sales to ask if you're interested.

                However I can also vouch for adhesive velcro pads. I've used them in a number of systems I was missing mounting hardware for.

                Steve

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                • jimpJ
                  jimp Rebel Alliance Developer Netgate
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                  If you have, or have access to, a 3D printer there are likely existing brackets out there you can print to mount the drive, or depending on your CAD skills it may not take much to design.

                  I wouldn't trust velcro long term with the kind of heat you see inside a server rack case, but that's more of a personal preference.

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                  • stephenw10S
                    stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
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                    Mmm, interesting point. I've not seen any issues with the velcro fastenings I've used but whilst they are in rack-mount boxes they are not actually rack mounted, they do not run hot.

                    Steve

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