# Hardware requirements for installing Forcepoint NGFW on third-party hardware

There are some basic hardware requirements when you run Forcepoint NGFW on third-party hardware.

For more information, see the Release Notes.

For information about supported Ethernet interface types and adapters, see Knowledge Base article 9721.

CAUTION:
Check that the Automatic Power Management (APM) and Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) settings are disabled in BIOS. Otherwise, the engine might not start after installation or can shut down unexpectedly.
CAUTION:
The hardware must be dedicated to the Forcepoint NGFW. No other software can be installed on it.