Description
Netgate 6100 MAX pfSense® Security Gateway with 8GB Memory and 128GB Storage
The Netgate 6100 MAX is an enterprise-grade firewall and network security appliance designed for organisations that require fast, secure, and reliable connectivity. Powered by pfSense® Plus software, it combines advanced firewall protection, secure VPN services, intrusion detection and prevention (IDS/IPS), traffic shaping, and multi-WAN capabilities in a compact, fanless system that's built for continuous operation.
At its core, the Netgate 6100 MAX features an Intel® Atom C3558 quad-core processor, 8GB DDR4 memory, and a high-speed 128GB NVMe SSD, providing the performance needed to support demanding business environments. From small and medium-sized businesses to enterprise branch offices and data centres, the 6100 MAX delivers the processing power required for secure, high-throughput networking while maintaining low power consumption.
Designed for modern multi-gigabit networks, the appliance includes 2 × 10GbE SFP+ ports, 4 × 2.5GbE RJ45 ports, and 2 × 1GbE Combo (RJ45/SFP) ports, making it easy to deploy high-speed fibre, LAN, and WAN connections. Whether you're implementing VLANs, supporting virtualised infrastructure, or upgrading to multi-gigabit Ethernet, the Netgate 6100 MAX offers the flexibility and scalability to grow with your network. Its fanless design ensures silent operation, dependable reliability, and minimal maintenance, making it an excellent choice for offices, server rooms, and edge deployments.
HARDWARE SPECIFICATION:
| CPU | Intel® Atom® C3558 with QAT, 4-core @ 2.2 GHz (Denverton family) |
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| CPU Cores | Quad Core |
| Physical Network I/O ports | (2) 10 Gbps SFP+ cage (WAN) (2) Auto media detect 1 Gbps (RJ45 copper / SFP fiber) “Combo Port” (WAN) (4) 2.5 Gbps RJ-45 “direct” (unswitched) ethernet (LAN) |
| Storage | 128 GB NVMe M.2 SSD |
| Memory | 8 GB DDR4 w/o ECC, single channel |
| Physical Expansion Card Slots |
2x m.2 (Key-B slot) for NVMe (PCIe, USB2.0, USB3.0) 1x Mini-PCie Slot (Wi-Fi Only) |
| Console Port | 1x auto-detect combo port with "Cisco pinout" RJ45 or Micro-B |
| USB Ports | 2x USB 3.0 jacks (USB-A female) Located on left side rear when viewed from system front |
| LED | 3x 4-color LEDs (RGB + amber) Software / bootloader controllable via Microchip MCU |
| Enclosure | Desktop – Aluminum, plastic, and steel enclosure. 10 x 7.88 x 1.88 inches 254 x 200 x 47.63 mm |
| Mounting |
Optional Wall Mount kit Optional Rack Mount Kit |
| Cooling | Passive |
| Power | External ITE P/S AC/DC 100-240V, 50-60 Hz, 12V 5.0A (60W), threaded (locking) barrel connector. Specifications (not final): – UK Power Cord: BS 1363 to IEC320-C7 |
| Environmental | 0°C (32°F) to 40°C (104°F) – ambient |
| Certifications | FCC (Class B), IEC / CE, CB, UL, RoHS, RCM, UKCA, NDAA |
Key Features:
LOW TOTAL COST OF OWNERSHIP
- No additional software update cost for the life of the product.
- No artificial limits or add-ons required to make your system fully functional.
- No additional usage or feature-based pricing. Enjoy unlimited users, unlimited firewall rules, unlimited IPsec tunnels, dual WAN, etc.
- Low power requirements to help save you money.
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This system is designed for a long deployment lifetime.
GROWS WITH YOU
- From firewall to Unified Threat Management, get all the security features you need to protect your home or business.
- Flexible configuration and support for multi-WAN, high availability, VPN, load balancing, reporting and monitoring, etc.
- Add optional packages such as Snort or Suricata for IDS/IPS and network security monitoring, Squid for optimized content delivery and SquidGuard for anti-spam/anti-phishing and URL filtering.1
- Maximum Active Connections: 4,000,000
EASY GUI MANAGEMENT
- Manage pfSense settings through our web-based GUI.
- No fumbling with a command line interface or typing arcane commands.
SECURE REMOTE ACCESS
- Connect via encrypted Virtual Private Networks (VPN) between your offices, let mobile workers connect security, or connect to the Cloud!
- Use the built-in Amazon VPC Wizard to easily establish VPN connections with your Amazon EC2 cloud.
Best for:
- Consumers
- Remote Workers
- Small to Medium-Sized Business Networks
- Small to Medium-Sized Branch Office
- Managed Service Provider / Managed Security Service Provider (MSP/MSSP) On-Premises Appliance
- Enterprise
- Everyone looking for great performance with no fan noise
- Situations where a rack mount system is not an option
- Anyone with High-Speed Gigabit Connections
- Many VPN Connections
Software Features:
Router:
- Policy-based routing
- Multiple IP addresses per interface
- Multiple WAN connections (with load balancing and failover)
- Complex NAT mapping (outbound and inbound)
- Concurrent IPv4 and IPv6 support
- Optional multi-node High Availability (HA) clustering
- Dynamic routing protocol support [w/pkg]
Firewall:
- Extensive firewall rules
- Stateful filtering & packet inspection
- Per-interface configuration
- Ethernet (layer 2) rule-based packet filtering
- IP/DNS-based filtering and blacklisting [w/pkg]
- IDS/IPS with Snort-based packet analyzer [w/pkg]
- Layer 7 application detection and blocking [w/pkg]
- Reverse proxy [w/pkg]
- Geo/country blocking, IP block lists [w/pkg]
VPN:
- Site-to-site and remote access VPNs
- IPsec, OpenVPN, WireGuard®
- Split tunneling
- IPsec policy-based and route-based protocol support
- OpenVPN Data Channel Offload (DCO)
- Intel IPsec Multi-Buffer (IIMB) where available
Auth & Security:
- User and group-based privileges
- LDAP authentication
- Automatic lockout after repeated attempts
- Optional key-based SSH access
- Traffic and bandwidth shaping
- Captive portal with user data transfer quotas
- External RADIUS authentication [w/pkg]
Configuration:
- Setup wizard for initial configuration
- Encrypted automatic backup to Netgate server
- Easy configuration backup/restore
- Multi-language support
Monitoring:
- Customizable dashboard with widgets
- Local monitoring graphs
- Remote logging
- Network usage monitoring [w/pkg]
- Network diagnostics [w/pkg]
Additional Information
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- "Inside The Box: The Netgate 6100" appliance breakdown video
- Quick Start Guide and other Manuals
- Ships with the latest version of pfSense Plus software
- Not PoE Compatible
- Ships with UK cord. Easily changed by purchasing compatible AC power cord with IEC320-C7 (2 PIN) plug
- Ships with 3 foot USB Micro-B to USB-A console cable
- Optional wall mount available
- Note: This system uses the case as a heatsink, please be aware it may feel warm when in use
Your purchase includes all of these super neat things, which will help you get started with pfSense Plus software:
- Complimentary 24x7 zero-to-ping support from Netgate Global Support
- Access to the continuously updated pfSense online documentation
- ACB: Automatic Encrypted Configuration Backup Service
Support:
- Technical assistance is available from Netgate Global Support 24x7x365.
- TAC Lite is included with the purchase of your Netgate appliance.
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TAC Professional and TAC Enterprise support plans are also available.
- Help is available on our community forum here.
Warranty & Returns:
- One-year manufacturer's hardware warranty.
- Standard 30-day return policy. Telappliant does not sell returned or second-hand products. An open-box fee may apply.
- All specifications subject to change without notice