From d3ed6e96dd7229a6ac891c608fff5f207917b6aa Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Matt Hill Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2023 15:00:24 -0600 Subject: [PATCH] better warning on RasPi DIY --- site/source/diy/diy-pi.rst | 9 +++++---- 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/site/source/diy/diy-pi.rst b/site/source/diy/diy-pi.rst index 0a9f79b..64d86ce 100644 --- a/site/source/diy/diy-pi.rst +++ b/site/source/diy/diy-pi.rst @@ -14,13 +14,14 @@ For more guidance or to share your experience with others, please `head to our c Hardware Requirements --------------------- -- Raspberry Pi 4 (8GB RAM model) + +.. warning:: **READ CAREFULLY!** Start9 recommends **AGAINST** using an SSD with the Raspberry Pi. It can lead to server instability and data corruption. Instead, we recommend using a large, **high endurance** microSD card. If you insist on using an SSD, please ensure you are using a high-quality USB cord and the SSD is *independently* powered by a high-quality powered USB hub or case with powered expansion board. Even then, you will likely encounter issues. See the `Community Hub `_ for more info. + +- Raspberry Pi 4 (8GB RAM) - Power Supply (20w - 5v/4a recommended) -- SD Card (64GB minimum, 128GB or 256GB recommended - "High Endurance" highly recommended) - -.. warning:: It is possible, but no longer recommended, to flash the OS to a small SD card and attach an external SSD. If you insist on doing this, you **MUST** provide adequeate power via a USB hub or, preferably, a powered expansion board, such as those sold by Geekworm. See the `Community Hub `_ for more info. +- MicroSD Card (**high endurance**, 64GB *minimum*) (if you go against our recommendation and use an SSD, you will only need a 32GB microSD card, and it does not need to be high endurance) Flash and Install StartOS -------------------------