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Hardware and Performance / Hardware Recommendations for 1Gbps
« on: May 24, 2021, 07:17:47 pm »
Hi all,
I'm currently running a Unifi USG, and I'm looking to switch over to OPNsense. There are many reasons, but I definitely would like to be able to run NGFW services like IDS/IPS. I'd ideally like to have something with a small form factor that can fit in my wiring cabinet, and be under the $500 price range. I have a gigabit cable modem connection, so I know I'll need some power to keep up with that. I've looked at Protectli, Qotom, fitlet2 and there seem to be lots of options. I suppose one of the big questions is will one of these types of boxes with a celeron or atom processor handle that, or do I need something with an i3, or i5 in it. So many options out there I'm hoping someone can help point me in the right direction.
Thanks!
I'm currently running a Unifi USG, and I'm looking to switch over to OPNsense. There are many reasons, but I definitely would like to be able to run NGFW services like IDS/IPS. I'd ideally like to have something with a small form factor that can fit in my wiring cabinet, and be under the $500 price range. I have a gigabit cable modem connection, so I know I'll need some power to keep up with that. I've looked at Protectli, Qotom, fitlet2 and there seem to be lots of options. I suppose one of the big questions is will one of these types of boxes with a celeron or atom processor handle that, or do I need something with an i3, or i5 in it. So many options out there I'm hoping someone can help point me in the right direction.
Thanks!