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*Unofficial* Hardware Compatibility List (HCL)

Update: There is no longer an official Sophos HCL for the UTM, but the XG HCL is 99% the same for UTM.


The OFFICIAL Sophos / Astaro UTM HCL is currently at http://www.sophos.com/en-us/support/knowledgebase/118185.aspx
As it does not contain all possible hardware, I've created this thread...

Please don't post questions like "will X work?" here. Open a new thread if you have a question about buying hardware not already mentioned here.
Open a new thread if you have an installation or other question.


Update: This thread is for system configurations. If you'd like to mention a single component such as a NIC or RAID controller, please post in https://community.sophos.com/products/unified-threat-management/astaroorg/f/52/t/27166

If you are having trouble with installation, please open a new thread unless you are sure that the hardware is incompatible, and if it is incompatible, be specific, e.g. "fails to detect disk", etc. Know how to use ALT-F3 etc. Ask questions in a new thread if you're not sure.


I propose that we post here with our tested system configurations, Astaro versions, and success or problems, using this template:

Template for copying/pasting:
Status: [Working|NOT Working], currently using at [Home|Work|Client]
Astaro Version(s) tested: 
System OR Motherboard: 
BIOS version: 
CPU:
RAM: 
Disk Controller 1: 
Disk Controller 2: 
Network Interfaces: 
VLAN support: (unknown|untested|no|working)
Video Controller: 
Hard Disk: (optional but please at least specify SATA/PATA/SCSI/SAS)
Optical Drive: (optional)
Case/Chassis: (optional)
Power Supply:  (optional)
What's not working: e.g. SATA doesn't work but IDE does
Total Power Consumption (in Watts, if known): [measured|estimated based upon...] please do not use the power supply rating
Total Cost: (optional, please specify currency, retail|used, and date)
Comments / Notes: (please include your Internet connection speed)


Note I used 'lscpi' to get the controllers information.
Note that one can EDIT their post later to add changes/corrections instead of posting a 'correction' post.

Also see IPS Throughput benchmarks at: https://community.sophos.com/products/unified-threat-management/astaroorg/f/52/t/29110


Please don't post questions like "will X work?" here. Open a new thread if you have a question about buying hardware not already mentioned here.


Thanks!
Barry



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[edited by: FloSupport at 1:32 AM (GMT -7) on 8 Jun 2021]
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  • Status: Working: Home Stable overall
    Astaro Version(s) tested: 9.350, 9.352-6
    System OR Motherboard: Intel NUC NUC5PPYH
    BIOS version:
    CPU: Intel N3700, 2.4Ghz Quad Core
    RAM: 4Gb DDR3L SODIMM
    Disk Controller 1: SATA 3
    Disk Controller 2:
    Network Interfaces: 1 Internal Realtek Gb / 1 USB Realtek Gb
    VLAN support: working
    Video Controller: Intel HD Graphics
    Hard Disk: SATA 64Gb SSD
    Optical Drive: None
    Case/Chassis: NUC
    Power Supply: External
    What's not working:
    Total Power Consumption (in Watts, if known): 8 - 13 watts depending on load
    Comments / Notes: Total cost: $210; Initial setup used an Anker Unibody Aluminum USB 3.0 to RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Supporting 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet [RTL8153 Chipset] that had random disconnects after about 3 weeks of use. Anker NIC ran very hot before failure. Currently using Fenvi Unibody Aluminum USB 3.0 to RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapter Supporting 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet for Windows and MAC System [RTL8153 Chipset]. Fenvi appears to run much cooler. Using Unifi access point with a few VLANs including a Sophos Guest portal and a few wired Gb VLANs. Hopefully, the USB NIC will survive long term. If current configuration is stable long term, the cost is minimal for all the features available. Minor issues installing from USB Stick.
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  • Status: Working: Home Stable overall
    Astaro Version(s) tested: 9.350, 9.352-6
    System OR Motherboard: Intel NUC NUC5PPYH
    BIOS version:
    CPU: Intel N3700, 2.4Ghz Quad Core
    RAM: 4Gb DDR3L SODIMM
    Disk Controller 1: SATA 3
    Disk Controller 2:
    Network Interfaces: 1 Internal Realtek Gb / 1 USB Realtek Gb
    VLAN support: working
    Video Controller: Intel HD Graphics
    Hard Disk: SATA 64Gb SSD
    Optical Drive: None
    Case/Chassis: NUC
    Power Supply: External
    What's not working:
    Total Power Consumption (in Watts, if known): 8 - 13 watts depending on load
    Comments / Notes: Total cost: $210; Initial setup used an Anker Unibody Aluminum USB 3.0 to RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Supporting 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet [RTL8153 Chipset] that had random disconnects after about 3 weeks of use. Anker NIC ran very hot before failure. Currently using Fenvi Unibody Aluminum USB 3.0 to RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapter Supporting 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet for Windows and MAC System [RTL8153 Chipset]. Fenvi appears to run much cooler. Using Unifi access point with a few VLANs including a Sophos Guest portal and a few wired Gb VLANs. Hopefully, the USB NIC will survive long term. If current configuration is stable long term, the cost is minimal for all the features available. Minor issues installing from USB Stick.
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