Continued update on the new PfSense router

F5F Stay Refreshed Power Users Networks Continued update on the new PfSense router

zath1
Junior Member

07-10-2016, 02:38 AM

This Server could work as a PfSense Router, though the drive space would be underutilized. Future PfSense updates should function smoothly on it.

zath1

07-10-2016, 02:38 AM #1

This Server could work as a PfSense Router, though the drive space would be underutilized. Future PfSense updates should function smoothly on it.

s6f
Junior Member

07-10-2016, 03:01 AM

It would suit a PFSense configuration nicely, but it would be excessive in most areas. Energy use would spike significantly. Its cost remains a major advantage.

s6f

07-10-2016, 03:01 AM #2

It would suit a PFSense configuration nicely, but it would be excessive in most areas. Energy use would spike significantly. Its cost remains a major advantage.

JacobLouis30
Posting Freak

856

07-10-2016, 11:21 AM

I would set up a hypervisor on it using PFSense as a guest along with additional services. Otherwise, it would remain unused and consume unnecessary energy. 1U rack-mounted servers tend to be quite noisy, so confirm you have a designated area for installation.

JacobLouis30

07-10-2016, 11:21 AM #3

Spawn377
Member

215

07-10-2016, 11:50 AM

Choose a solid embedded board featuring an atom processor and four gigabit Ethernet connections for WAN, LAN, and WLAN. It should be quiet and well-suited for your setup.

Spawn377

07-10-2016, 11:50 AM #4

Choose a solid embedded board featuring an atom processor and four gigabit Ethernet connections for WAN, LAN, and WLAN. It should be quiet and well-suited for your setup.