Protectli Vault Pro VP2430 – An Intel N150 fanless network appliance with four 2.5GbE ports, four video outputs

The Protectli Vault Pro VP2430 is a compact, Intel Processor N150-based fanless network appliance designed for firewall, router, and virtualization applications in home labs, small businesses, and edge deployments.

The system supports up to 64GB DDR5-4800 memory via a single SO-DIMM slot and features various storage options, including a 32GB onboard eMMC flash, an M.2 2280 NVMe SSD slot, and a SATA 3.0 interface for 2.5″ SSDs. It comes with four 2.5GbE Intel I226-V Ethernet ports and includes video outputs via HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2, and two USB-C with DisplayPort functionality. It also features M.2 slots for WiFi and 4G/5G modem, to work with the module, there is also a Nano SIM slot. Additionally, it has multiple internal headers, including GPIO, COM, SATA, and eSPI for expansion. On top of that, the system supports both AMI and coreboot BIOS options, and TPM 2.0 for security, making it ideal for secure networking, virtualization, and open-source firewall solutions.

Protectli Vault Pro VP2430 specifications:

• SoC – Intel Processor N150 quad-core Twin Lake processor @ up to 3.6 GHz (Turbo) with 6MB cache, 24EU Intel UHD graphics @ 1.0 GHz; TDP: 6W
• System Memory – 1x DDR5-4800 slot supports up to 64GB
• Storage
  • 1x M.2 2280 NVMe SSD slot (PCIe 3.0 x2)
  • 1x 32GB onboard eMMC
  • 1x SATA 3.0 interface (via internal header) for 2.5” SSD
• Video Output
  • 1x HDMI 2.0 (up to 3840×2160 @ 60Hz)
  • 1x DisplayPort 1.2
  • 2x USB Type-C with DisplayPort alt. mode
• Audio – Audio over HDMI, DisplayPort, and USB-C DisplayPort
• Networking
  • 4x Intel I226-V 2.5GbE Ethernet ports (RJ-45)
  • Option for WiFi, 4G/5G (see expansion section)
• USB 
  • 4x USB 2.0 Type-A
  • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C  (DisplayPort)
  • 1x USB Type-C console(serial) port
• Serial – 1x RS-232 COM internal header (2×5-pin, pin 10 clipped, 2.00mm pitch)
• Expansion
  • 1x M.2 2230/3030/3052 E-Key PCIe 3.0 x1 socket for WiFi
  • 1x M.2 3052 B-Key USB 3.2 Gen 1 or PCIe 3.0 x1 socket for 4G/5G modem
  • Nano SIM card slot
  • 2x 3-pin GPIO header (2.54mm pitch)
• Internal Headers
  • 1x CPU fan header (4-pin, 1.25mm pitch)
  • 1x NTP/I2C (JNTP1) header (4-pin, 1.25mm pitch)
  • 1x eSPI header (2×5-pin, pin 10 clipped, 2.00mm pitch)
  • 1x Front panel header (2×5-pin, pin 10 clipped, 2.54mm pitch)
  • 1x CMOS reset (2-pin)
  • 2x BIOS programming headers (1×4-pin, 2.00mm pitch)
• BIOS Options
  • AMI (Traditional) BIOS
  • Coreboot (Open Source) BIOS
• Security – Optional Protectli TPM 2.0 module
• Misc
  • Power button with blue LED
  • Green power LED
  • Yellow SSD activity LED
• Power Supply – 12V/5A via DC jack (Max power consumption 45W)
• Dimensions – 144 x 143 x 55 mm (fanless aluminum case)
• Weight – 1.19kg
• Temperature Range – -10°C to +50°C
• Operating Humidity – 0–95% RH (non-condensing)
• Mounting – Desktop, VESA, optional 1RU rack
• Certifications – UL (PSU), FCC Part 15 Class B, CE, RoHS

In terms of software, the Protectli Vault Pro VP2430 supports popular open-source and commercial operating systems such as pfSense, OPNsense, Proxmox VE, VyOS, Linux, and Windows. Additionally, it comes with flexible BIOS options: AMI or open-source coreboot firmware. The company also mentions that most drivers are natively supported out of the box, notably the ones for networking and storage.

The company also mentions that this N150 fanless network appliance is manufactured in China and assembled in the USA, Canada, or Germany. The device ships with a 60W power supply with regional power cable, a USB-C serial console cable with Type-A adapter, an NVMe heatsink with mounting screws, SATA power and data cables, thermal pads, and a quick start guide.

The HUNSN RJ42 and RJ43 fanless network appliances offer similar features with an Intel Processor N150 CPU, four 2.5GbE ports, and four video outputs. Other fanless network appliances we have covered include the AAEON FWS-2290 with an Intel N97 Alder Lake-N CPU, DDR5 memory, and 2.5GbE support, and the high-performance FWS-2370 with up to 14 Ethernet ports and Intel Atom Parker/Snow Ridge processors for SD-WAN and uCPE deployments.

The VP2430 is priced at around $299.00 on the Protecli’s store without any optional accessories. It is also available on Amazon for $329 and up.

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