diff --git a/guide/install.md b/guide/install.md index 5bbfc18..9cc173b 100644 --- a/guide/install.md +++ b/guide/install.md @@ -101,7 +101,15 @@ within it. ### Dedicated hard drive setup -If a dedicated hard drive is available, set up the mount point: +If a dedicated hard drive is available, set it up now. + +If you haven't yet created the filesystem, consider using +`mkfs.ext4 -T largefile -m 1`, as described in more detail [on the +wiki](https://github.com/scottlamb/moonfire-nvr/wiki/System-setup). If you're +using a USB SATA bridge, this is also a good time to ensure you're not +using UAS, as described there. UAS has been linked to filesystem corruption. + +Set up the mount point: ``` $ sudo vim /etc/fstab @@ -233,5 +241,9 @@ on the same machine, you can access it at If the system isn't working, see the [Troubleshooting guide](troubleshooting.md). +See also the [system setup guide](https://github.com/scottlamb/moonfire-nvr/wiki/System-setup) +on the wiki, which has additional advice on configuring a Linux system which +runs Moonfire NVR. + Once the web interface seems to be working, read through [securing Moonfire NVR](secure.md).