OPNsense hardware router for VPN, firewall
Although OPNsense can be virtualized like an ordinary operating system, a 'real firewall' should always run on physical hardware, as network performance makes the difference. See below our hardware recommendation for OPNsense.
OPNsense hardware Recommendation
The following overview shows OPNsense minimum requirements which are nowadays only recommended in a test environment. For a productive deployment you better follow our hardware recommendation for OPNsense.
For exact sizing of OPNsense hardware depending on your individual requirements please contact us, we will find the right hardware for you.OPNsense hardware Recommendation (2023)
CPU | 1.5 GHz multi core, 64-bit |
RAM | 4 GB |
Hard disk | 120 GB SSD |
Network | 3x Gigabit Ethernet |
Minimum requirements (not officially) |
CPU | 1 GHz multi core |
RAM | 2 GB |
Hard disk | 40 GB |
Network | 2x Ethernet |
Hardware configuration and prices
The hardware we provide is tested with OPNsense. The table shows the measured TCP throughput, with associated CPU and network card after the default installation.
Before you order the hardware, you can configure it with more: RAM, CPU, hard drives, network cards, etc. For your questions, for a test unit for compatibility/performance, or for a custom PDF quote write to us.
Updated on: 2023-10-19
OPNsense software
OPNsense is an open source, FreeBSD based firewall and routing platform. It includes most of the features available in expensive commercial firewalls. OPNsense is a fork of the well-known open source firewall pfSense which split off in 2015 due to licensing disagreements.
The development is free and open, based on the BSD license, that allows everyone to use, modify, close, and commercially distribute.
OPNsense is FreeBSD-based firewall and routing software developed by Deciso, a Dutch company. The distribution is very popular in Europe and widespread.
Hardware for OPNsense
The hardware we offer is tested with OPNsense for compatibility and TCP throughput. The table above shows the measured TCP throughput after the default installation.
OPNsense can be installed on any compatible hardware by the customer. The hardware with usual UEFI BIOS can boot over the network or from a USB stick. If you wish, we can deliver the hardware with pre-installed OPNsense.
In standard Firewall hardware is available as mini PC (aluminum case) and rack version 19 inch 1U , see pictures.
Mini-PC für Open Source Firewall, aluminum case 211x254x86mm, fanless
2x Server in 19inch 2U Rack 483x300x88mm, fanless
19inch 1U Server 483x250x44mm for Open Source Firewall
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