> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.mobiusflow.com/help/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.mobiusflow.com/help/user-guides/deploying-mobiusflow-on-prem/deploying-mobiusflow-to-approved-hardware-using-balenacloud.md).

# Deploying MobiusFlow to approved Hardware (Using BalenaCloud)

Deploy MobiusFlow or MobiusFlow RPI Connector software to a new balenaCloud device or update existing devices

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You must be signed up to balena.io and have a paid plan as these **Mobius**Flow® images use the Microservices fleet type which is only available on a paid plan
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## What is balenaCloud?

BalenaCloud is a small device fleet management platform which simplifies the process of managing and maintaining 1000s of edge devices. It allows secure remote access and monitoring of each device and installing and updating product firmware of an entire fleet with a few simple clicks. See [balenaCloud](https://www.balena.io/cloud) for more information.

## What Device Types are Supported?

### MobiusFlow

We currently have software images for thee different device types for balenaCloud. These are:

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="files"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>UP Board from Aaeon</strong></td><td>Image supports:</td><td><ul><li>UP2 Edge</li><li>UP2 Edge Pro</li><li>Up Extreme Edge</li><li>and more..</li></ul></td><td><a href="https://241296614-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FQoV8xVJhcESUhdKQWDcm%2Fuploads%2Fj0cfq2mZXmx5u9Im2NIW%2FUP-Squared-Edge.png?alt=media&amp;token=6b0ddbde-1af0-45f0-ab05-09ef8607526c">UP-Squared-Edge.png</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Raspberry Pi 4</strong></td><td>Perfect for:</td><td><ul><li>Low cost deployments</li><li>Proof of Concept applications</li><li>Testing and demonstrations</li></ul></td><td><a href="https://241296614-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FQoV8xVJhcESUhdKQWDcm%2Fuploads%2FkDhGAN9rZ1gkMIkAE2ml%2FRaspberry%20Pi4.webp?alt=media&amp;token=9e195b7d-d803-4c5f-b44b-2128c5f87c0d">Raspberry Pi4.webp</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Intel NUC</strong></td><td><ul><li>Many different manufacturers</li><li>Wide range of prices depending on specification</li><li>Always available</li></ul></td><td></td><td><a href="https://241296614-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FQoV8xVJhcESUhdKQWDcm%2Fuploads%2FPSzP5sx8ArLAxQyhzDL9%2FIntel%20Nuc.jpeg?alt=media&amp;token=376f988f-bf79-4fac-8311-6fd62e615fc3">Intel Nuc.jpeg</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

### MobiusFlow RPI Connector

The MobiusFlow RPI Connector works with the following Raspberry Pi types:

* Raspberry Pi 4
* Raspberry Pi 5

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We reccomend at least 1Gb of RAM and 8Gb of storage for all devices
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If you have a requirement for a different device type on balenaCloud contact us at via the [MobiusFlow website](https://mobiusflow.com/) or submit a support ticket by clicking on the support link above
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If you are ready to get started, jump into the [Creating a Fleet](/help/user-guides/deploying-mobiusflow-on-prem/deploying-mobiusflow-to-approved-hardware-using-balenacloud/creating-a-fleet.md) section to begin creating your first fully managed **Mobius**Flow® device on balenaCloud.


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