Time to replace hardware for home use.

RE: Time to replace hardware for home use.

PatrickLee — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 22:41:14 GMT

Thanks to both Amodin and Bob for your feedbacks. Looks like I found what I'm looking for in terms of future-proof and compatibility.

Qotom Mini PC 4 LAN Core

- Q355G4 Intel Core i5-5200U, dual core, 3M cache, 2.2GHz, MAX 2.7GHz, AES-NI, Intel HD Graphics 5500

- 8G RAM 256G SSD

- LAN: 4 Intel I211-AT-10/100/1000 Controller

Thanks again

RE: Time to replace hardware for home use.

BAlfson — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 20:50:54 GMT

Hey Patrick,

If you're using the IPsec VPN, you will want to get an Intel processor that does AES-NI and use a GCM 'IPsec encryption algorithm'.

You might also consult the last 50 or so threads in *Unofficial* Hardware Compatibility List (HCL).

Cheers - Bob

RE: Time to replace hardware for home use.

Amodin — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 04:11:47 GMT

In your search, you may also want to consider the XG hardware limitations on your purchase, as some of us are getting that feeling that UTM is getting the boot within the next couple of years (SUM, RED all EoL'd next year), and Sophos is frankly moving on that way towards XG. Of course, no one is verifying any UTM drop-off within that timeframe, but still... it's eventually the way of the dodo.

Just food for thought.