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product_id: 112070130
title: "Protectli Vault 4 Port, Firewall Micro Appliance/Mini PC - Intel Quad Core (Atom E3845), AES-NI, Barebone"
brand: "protectli"
price: "276 kr"
currency: ISK
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# 1.9GHz Quad-Core 4x Gigabit Ethernet Customizable Barebone Protectli Vault 4 Port, Firewall Micro Appliance/Mini PC - Intel Quad Core (Atom E3845), AES-NI, Barebone

**Brand:** protectli
**Price:** 276 kr
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Elevate Your Network Game!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Protectli Vault 4 Port, Firewall Micro Appliance/Mini PC - Intel Quad Core (Atom E3845), AES-NI, Barebone by protectli
- **How much does it cost?** 276 kr with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.is](https://www.desertcart.is/products/112070130-protectli-vault-4-port-firewall-micro-appliance-mini-pc-intel)

## Best For

- protectli enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted protectli brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Compact Powerhouse:** Small form factor design (13.34 x 12.7 x 3.81 cm) makes it perfect for any workspace without sacrificing performance.
- • **Open-Source Friendly:** Compatible with popular firewall solutions like pfSense and OPNsense, ensuring you have the tools you need.
- • **Tailor to Your Needs:** Enjoy maximum customizability with a barebones design, allowing you to choose your own RAM and storage.
- • **Unleash Your Network:** Experience lightning-fast performance with the Intel Quad-Core Atom E3845 processor, clocking in at 1.9GHz.
- • **Connect with Confidence:** Equipped with 4 Intel Gigabit Ethernet ports for seamless connectivity and robust network management.

## Overview

The Protectli Vault 4 Port is a powerful firewall micro appliance featuring an Intel Quad-Core Atom E3845 processor, designed for maximum customizability and compatibility with popular open-source firewall solutions. With 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports and a compact design, it’s the perfect choice for professionals looking to enhance their network security.

## Description

Full description not available

## Features

- CPU: Intel Quad Core Atom E3845, 64 bit, 1.9GHz, 2MB L2 Cache, AES-NI hardware support
- PORTS: 4x Intel Gigabit Ethernet NIC ports, 1x USB 2.0, 1x USB 3.0, 1x RJ-45 COM, 1x VGA
- COMPONENTS: Barebones for maximum customizability (no RAM or mSATA)
- COMPATIBILITY: Firewalls tested with pfSense, untangle, OPNsense and other popular open-source software solutions.
- International products have separate terms, are sold from abroad and may differ from local products, including fit, age ratings, and language of product, labeling or instructions.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Brand | Protectli |
| Product Dimensions | 13.34 x 12.7 x 3.81 cm; 1.34 Kilograms |
| Batteries | 1 C batteries required. (included) |
| Item model number | FW4A-0 |
| Colour | Black |
| Form Factor | Small Form Factor |
| Standing screen display size | 1.4 Inches |
| Processor Brand | Intel |
| Processor Type | Atom |
| Processor Speed | 1.9 GHz |
| Processor Count | 4 |
| Memory Technology | DDR3L SDRAM |
| Computer Memory Type | SODIMM |
| Graphics Chipset Brand | Intel |
| Graphics Card Interface | PCI Express |
| Connectivity Type | Wi-Fi |
| Voltage | 12 Volts |
| Operating System | Linux |
| Are Batteries Included | Yes |
| Lithium Battery Energy Content | 0.63 Watt Hours |
| Lithium Battery Packaging | Batteries contained in equipment |
| Lithium Battery Weight | 0.06 Grams |
| Number of Lithium Metal Cells | 1 |
| Item Weight | 1.34 kg |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Protectli
- **Operating System:** Linux
- **CPU Model:** Intel Atom
- **CPU Speed:** 1.91 GHz
- **Graphics Card Description:** Dedicated
- **Memory Storage Capacity:** 8 GB
- **Specific Uses For Product:** Business, Personal
- **Personal computer design type:** Mini PC
- **Screen Size:** 1.4 Inches
- **Included Components:** Monitor

## Images

![Protectli Vault 4 Port, Firewall Micro Appliance/Mini PC - Intel Quad Core (Atom E3845), AES-NI, Barebone - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71wwCasRLXL.jpg)
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![Protectli Vault 4 Port, Firewall Micro Appliance/Mini PC - Intel Quad Core (Atom E3845), AES-NI, Barebone - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71lkSH3ZKeL.jpg)
![Protectli Vault 4 Port, Firewall Micro Appliance/Mini PC - Intel Quad Core (Atom E3845), AES-NI, Barebone - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Hq8BBnHxL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What’s the different between this and the ones you can get from china?**
A: None it is from china

**Q: How do I install pfSense on this device?**
A: pfSense can be installed by following the guide on our website.  Under 'support', go to 'knowledge base' and search for 'pfsense.'  Please also feel free to reach out to us via the contact info on our website if you need any further assistance.

**Q: is firewall software pre-installed?**
A: Software is not pre-installed on this unit.  Specifically, which software would you like to use?

**Q: Is there a subscription that has to be purchased for this? i read that these will not support pfsense soon? when will the new one come out? thanks**
A: There are no subscriptions for this hardware.  pfSense / netgate has decided that they are only supporting CPU's that are capable of AES-NI in version 2.5.  Version 2.4 is not released yet, but will be supported for another ~2 years, according to netgate.  This hardware can run pfSense, or a variety of other firewall solutions.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    All in all, great looking, well-performing hardware in a power-sipping package, but with some design flaws.
  

*by A***C on Reviewed in the United States on 26 October 2017*

This is a great little box for SOHO firewall / endpoint protection. The hardware is standardized x86-64 Intel compatible, so it will run most modern OSes. I tried out Untangle on it and performance was good. I put 8GB of RAM into this system along with a 250GB Samsung 850 EVO mSATA SSD.The console access can be hit or miss, depending on the OS you ultimately use. pfSense has a serial console installer, but Untangle does not, so if you are like me and have a monitor that does not accept a native DB15 VGA connection, do yourself a favor and get one of these: 
  
Cable Matters VGA to HDMI Scaler Converter Cable with HD 1080 Video and USB Audio Support







  
  
     This will allow you to convert the analog VGA signal to a digital HDMI signal that you can use for an honest video output.The biggest drawback to this unit is the spacing, or lack thereof, between the VGA and USB connections. When you have a standard size VGA cable attached, the clearance for the adjacent USB connections is VERY minimal, and will definitely dictate what you plug into this unit. I had to get creative with which USB sticks and keyboards I used concurrently on this unit. I even had to pull out a USB 3.0 hub to be able to use some different combinations of peripherals. Once you have everything installed and deployed, then the USB/VGA port clearances don't really matter, but when you have it in the back office to work on, you will likely throw a few expletives out when connecting vital peripherals.If I had one suggestion for improvement for the manufacturer, it would be SPACE OUT THE USB and VGA PORTS MORE! See my photos for some of the troubles I had.All in all, great looking, well-performing hardware in a power-sipping package, but with some design flaws.
  
Cable Matters VGA to HDMI Scaler Converter Cable with HD 1080 Video and USB Audio Support

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    Running pfSense at Home? Run it Here
  

*by L***3 on Reviewed in the United States on 14 December 2017*

Update: May 2020I tested the firewall with Fiber internet service at 500Mbps bilateral throughput (not full gigabit), and this device performs very well. Even with full gigabit service for home use, this firewall should be more than adequate for years to come.Update: June 2018There was an IDS package running (suricata) that should not have been on when I did my CPU stress tests. Turning off suricata yielded much more accurate results since this level of DPI is not required for home use. I have a 225/20 Mbit internet connection for full disclosure when running the tests.  The test results are added via pictures in this order:1) Normal - Idle2) Normal - Running SpeedTest3) Normal - Running iPerf (570 Mbps)3) Suricata - Idle4) Suricata - Running SpeedTest5) Suricata - Running iPerfAlso the firewall logs show thousands of attempts of attempted connections that are properly blocked by the firewall. Stay safe out there folks!----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------A fantastic pfSense box for running my home network. My review is about use in a home network, NOT a business network.During use it is warm to the touch but nothing crazy hot.Since my home network traffic does not require sustained bilateral gigabit throughput, this model will suffice. I never see that kind of real traffic load on my network; unless the traffic load is artificial. When my family runs software updates, downloads, video streaming, cloud stuff (aka hitting the network hard) this unit keeps up perfectly fine with CPU briefly hitting 33% in real-world use. The downstream LAN switches in my network are from Ubiquiti -> 
  
Ubiquiti US-8-60W Unifi Switch







  
  
    Purchased 8GB memory and 120GB SSD. Memory use is a paltry 500 MB and using ~2GB storage (snort cache). Could have saved more money going with 4GB memory, but extra memory never hurt anyone right? The mSata slots are labeled "MSATA" and "WIFI". Do not install the SSD into the WIFI slot and wonder why the SSD is not showing up for hours (like I did).Memory -> 
  
Kingston Technology 8GB 1600MHz DDR3L (PC3-12800) 1.35V Non-ECC CL11 SODIMM Intel Laptop Memory KVR16LS11/8







  
  
    SSD -> 
  
Kingston Digital 120GB SSDNow mS200 mSATA (6Gbps) Solid State Drive for Notebooks Tablets and Ultrabooks SMS200S3/120G







  
  
    For home use, get this one and save yourself some Benjamins.---For sustained bilateral gigabit throughput (Google Fiber, AT&T Fiber 1000, etc...) I would lean towards the i3 Protectli Model as a future proofing step (which contains a faster processor) -> 
  
Firewall Micro Appliance, 6x Gigabit Intel LAN, AES-NI, i3, BareboneUbiquiti US-8-60W Unifi SwitchKingston Technology 8GB 1600MHz DDR3L (PC3-12800) 1.35V Non-ECC CL11 SODIMM Intel Laptop Memory KVR16LS11/8Kingston Digital 120GB SSDNow mS200 mSATA (6Gbps) Solid State Drive for Notebooks Tablets and Ultrabooks SMS200S3/120GFirewall Micro Appliance, 6x Gigabit Intel LAN, AES-NI, i3, Barebone

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    Solid, powerful, quiet
  

*by A***E on Reviewed in the United States on 20 September 2017*

This has worked great for me, and I'd highly recommend it as an embedded network appliance at the price point. I've tried it with both pfSense on FreeBSD and Ubuntu Server on Linux, and all hardware seems to work natively without any rough corners or weird drivers.Since I imagine most people are going to use this as a network appliance and not generally have a display connected to it, the serial COM port (and included RJ45 to DB12 cable) is a fantastic benefit that you rarely see in consumer network hardware. It gives full access to the device's BIOS setup interface and most OSs' boot consoles, and makes setup and network troubleshooting far easier than the traditional approach of repurposing a keyboard and monitor, or the embedded router hell of resetting and praying for a default network configuration. I was able to install and configure pfSense from scratch without connecting a display or keyboard. Ubuntu required video to do initial setup, but could be configured to support the serial console shortly thereafter.The chassis build quality is solid, all the ports are flush and well aligned, and access to the DIMM slot, two mSATA slots, and SIM slot (still unsupported in the US? See the Q&A section) are accessible under the bottom panel with four screws. There are pre-drilled and grommeted holes for installing antenna, though the options for equipping this device with wireless hardware are somewhat limited, so you may want to look elsewhere if homebrewing a WAP is part of your plan - the only officially supported wireless card is a USB based 802.11a/b/g only device.It comes with a bracket for hanging this off of a standard monitor VESA mount, but since it's so ill equipped to drive a modern display, I can't anticipate that this would be useful. I can see no reason why you couldn't use it as a wall mount bracket, though, as this device would probably be pretty well suited for hiding in a network closet somewhere.The link, activity, and HDD LEDs are all clustered on what I would vaguely consider to be the "back" of the device - the side with the DC in and network ports, where one is likely to have the most wires plugged in. This makes it mildly inconvenient and ugly to position the device where these LEDs are actually visible, but whether this is something you'd even want to do is mostly a matter of preference.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-28*