Re: small form factor router recommendations

On Thu, Mar 28, 2024 at 9:07 PM Lexi Winter <lexi@le-fay.org> wrote:

> hi all,
>
> i'm looking for an SFF or single-board computer that can run FreeBSD,
> for routing (FTTC, IPsec, Wireguard) on a home/soho network.
>
> specifically, i'd like:
>
> - at least one SFP cage
> - at least one 1Gbps RJ-45 port
> - a CPU fast enough to run PPPoE and ipfw at 2Gbps (1G up / 1G down)
> - arm64 or amd64
> - passive cooling or quiet fan
> - preferably not too expensive - around £/$200 would be ideal
>
> an SFP+ cage and/or a 2.5Gbps Ethernet port would be nice but aren't
> required.
>
> i looked at the SolidRun ClearFog CN9130 [0], which looks like it meets
> all my requirements, but it seems like the CN9130 SoC isn't well
> supported in FreeBSD.
>
> can anyone recommend a suitable system?
>
>         thanks, lexi.
>
> [0]
> https://www.solid-run.com/embedded-networking/marvell-octeon-tx2-family/clearfog-cn9130/
>

Since you did not specify your budget and why you do not prefer appliances,
why not the below?

https://www.netgate.com/appliances?priceMin=189&priceMax=3898&user_profile=Home+Pro&software=pfSense+Plus&form_factor=Desktop


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