SSD in a SecureEdge Pro FAQ

26 Aug 2026
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SecureEdge Pro, firmware 5.4 and up (upgrade)

This article addresses the most frequently asked questions (FAQ) about using an SSD in a SecureEdge Pro.

Functional

What will be stored on the SSD?

See the table below for an overview on what is and isn't stored on the SSD.

Data	Default location	Default location with SSD installed
Historical data	Internal storage⁽¹⁾	Internal storage⁽¹⁾
Docker apps	Internal storage	SSD⁽²⁾
Data generated by Docker apps	Internal storage	SSD⁽²⁾

(1) Only used when Historical data is configured and no internet connection is available to immediately send the machine data to IXON Cloud. For more information on how it works, see Historical data logging FAQ.
(2) Any existing Docker apps and their data that are on the internal storage are not automatically moved to the SSD. They will remain on the internal storage, but are unreachable so long as the SSD is installed. For more information, see Do I need to prepare my Docker apps? under Preparation.

Preparation

What SSD do I need? What are the SSD requirements?

The SSD needs to be an NVMe M.2 2242 SSD. More details below.

Type / form factor	M.2 2242
Interface / protocol	NVMe ~~SATA~~ (not supported)
Maximum storage size	There is no known software or hardware limit for the storage size.

Below are examples of SSD storage chipsets that have been tested to work.

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TS256GMTE460T-I
TS128GMTE452T-I
TS256GMTE452T-I
TS128GMTE470A-I
TS256GMTE470A-I

Intelligent Memory

IMP3M4B1E2A2A1I3A9A0000
IMP3M4B3E2A2A1I3B2A0000

The mounting screw is missing. What type of screw is needed?

There is no mounting screw included with the SecureEdge Pro. It is often included with the SSD.

In the rare event that it is not included with the SSD, an M2x4 mm screw needs to be purchased separately from an external store. In more technical details: M2 screw, 4 mm long, 0.4 mm thread pitch. The 0.4 mm thread pitch is often omitted from store listings, because it's the default thread pitch.

Do I need to prepare my Docker apps?

Any existing Docker apps and their data that are on the internal storage will not automatically be moved to the SSD and cannot manually be moved either. They will remain on the internal storage, but are unreachable so long as an SSD is installed.

To make use of your existing Docker apps and their data on the SSD:

Before you install the SSD, make sure to export any data from your Docker apps.
- Please consult online documentation about the Docker app for specific instructions to export data.
- If you have already installed the SSD, power off the SecureEdge Pro, remove the SSD, power it back on, export your data, power it off, install the SSD again, and power it back on.
After you install the SSD, push your Docker apps to the SecureEdge Pro as new and import your data.
- Please consult online documentation about the Docker app for specific instructions to import data.

Do I need to prepare the SSD?

If it's a new SDD, meaning it's not yet partitioned, the SecureEdge Pro will will automatically format it with an EXT4 filesystem to make it ready for use.

If it's an already used SSD, it is recommended to make sure it only has one partition. Filesystem EXT4 is recommended when formatting the SSD, but other filesystems may also work. If there are multiple partitions available, the SecureEdge Pro will create the folder "docker" on the root of the first available partition, which may not always select the most optimal partition.

How do I install the SSD?

See the SecureEdge Pro installation manual.

Troubleshooting

How do I see whether the installed SSD is detected?

Open the Docker page on the local web interface. In the top right is an icon for the SSD. If it meets the requirements and is properly installed, it is shown as follows:

If this icon is grey:

Make sure that your SSD meets the requirements. For more information, see What SSD do I need? What are the SSD requirements? under Preparation.
Make sure that you SSD is properly installed. For more information, see How do I install the SSD? under Preparation.

I installed the SSD but I do not see my Docker apps.

Please see:

How do I see whether the installed SSD is detected? under Troubleshooting.
Do I need to prepare my Docker apps? under Preparation.

Misc

How much data storage is available without an SSD?

See How much RAM and data storage is available on the SecureEdge Pro?.

What happens if the SecureEdge Pro is factory reset?

The SecureEdge Pro itself will be reset back to factory default settings. Data on the SSD remains unaffected.

What if I insert the SSD to another SecureEdge Pro?

All Docker apps and data on the SSD remain on the SSD. You can make use of the Docker apps on the new SecureEdge Pro exactly the same as you did on the previous SecureEdge Pro.

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