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Install an SSD for Packet Capture on the
ExtraHop Discover Appliance
Published: 2020-06-08
This guide explains how to install the SSD for packet capture in the EDA 4200, EDA 6200, EDA 8200, EDA
9200, and EDA 10200 appliances.
Note:
You must have write access to the ExtraHop Web UI and access to the ExtraHop Admin UI
to complete the steps in this guide.
Install the SSD
The SSD for packet capture is hot-swappable. You do not need to power off the ExtraHop appliance to
complete this procedure.
1. Remove the front bezel. Press and hold the release button on the left end of the bezel and swing the
bezel slightly to the right. Gently pull the bezel forward until it disconnects from the USB connector on
the right side of the appliance.
2. Insert the SSD for packet capture that you received from ExtraHop Networks into the correct drive
slot.
Figure 1: EDA 6200 - Slot 6
Figure 2: EDA 8200 - Slot 8
Figure 3: EDA 9200 and EDA 10200 - Slot 14
Enable the packet capture disk
1. Log in to the Administration page on the ExtraHop system through
https://<extrahop-
hostname-or-IP-address>/admin
.
2. In the Appliance Settings section, click
Disks
.
