This is a very common topic yet controversial.
I switched to 1gb symmetric fiber and plan to create routable 10gb networking between my NAS VLAN and servers VLAN. I run 5 VLANs, 4 family members, 4-5 VMS in proxmox.
I had issues with opnsense running on Topton N5105 i225v3 box. I had ntopng, netdata, crowdsec, and zenaromor on. Few fw rules but no surricata.
I switched to pfsense to try it out. I am looking to run netdata, ntopng, wireguard (1 tunnel) vs tailscale, opnVPN, I may entertain snort. Without any addons I am getting almost full 1gb speeds so far so good.
Sophos 450 rev2 with SFP+ ports any good, for $450-500?
better use for that much of a budget. I was initially looking into $300-400. But you know how it goes in home labs. Essentially I do not want to have a hardware bottlenecks while trying out things in pfsense within home.
Can’t comment re performance as not running 10Gb etc. but I can say that I have run pfsense on Sophos XG hardware successfully.
XG125 Rev3 and a XG230 Rev 2 with 10Gb SFP+ module. Sophos XG can be had pretty cheap once the seller realises it’s worth a lot loss as the license isn’t valid.
A XG 450 Rev 2 is going to draw a fair amount of power I rec…
Thanks Tom and mikeys. Tom’s rec is relatively expensive for home use. I am not familiar with network equipment when it comes to choosing servers. Energy cost is not a big deal for me.
If I let go the 10gb routing capability, what would be my choices for a rackmountable/shelf(able) option up to $500?
In netgate territory the 4100 may fit your budget. Not sure if it will do ntopng and route over 1gbe, though the LAN ports can do 2.5
Maybe some netgate users could clarify?