Yes, correct.

If you are using a storage device with a Layer 3 interface, you have already signed off that you aren't too concerned with the connection being airgapped. Otherwise you would have used a Layer 1 protocol, or hell, even a layer 2.

You are giving the thing an IP address and IP capabilities? It's like signing one of those lengthy disclaimers that you might die and won't sue anyone for side effects.

Not saying it needs to happen, but you can't be surprised if it does.