Introduction; Pfsense System; Hardware Features - pfSense SG-4860 Quick Start Manual

Introduction

Thank you for your purchase of the pfSense® SG-4860 Security Gateway Appliance with pfSense ® 2.2. X
The hardware platform in combination with the popular open source pfSense software provides a powerful,
reliable, cost-effective solution for your network security needs.
This Quick Start Guide will assist with the basic configuration of the PfSense SG-4860 system.
The system comes pre-assembled and ready to be configured.

pfSense system

The pfSense SG-4860 Security Gateway Appliance is a pfSense system, featuring the flexibility of pfSense
software as a firewall, LAN or WAN router, VPN router, DHCP Server, DNS Server, or other special purpose
Appliance.
This purchase goes directly to support pfSense development. By choosing a pfSense ® system you financially
support open source software and gain peace of mind that your system has been vetted and tested by the
pfSense core team at Netgate.
One common barrier to choosing and implementing open source software is the availability of prompt,
professional support from knowledgeable individuals. We eliminate that barrier for pfSense users by
providing paid support, consulting and development services to the open source community. Free support is
also available on the forums hosted at https://forum.pfsense.org

Hardware Features

pfSense SG-4860 mini-ITX NFV / Communications Board
with 4 core Intel® Atom™ C2558 CPU, 8GB memory, 4GB flash, and 6 GbE Intel Ethernet Ports
Overview
Designed to serve as your modern low-cost, low-power production platform of choice for cost-sensitive
edge and communication appliances. The SG-4860 works as the core for your intelligent CPE, VoIP PBX,
Internet Gateway, firewall, VPN router or layered security appliance. This fanless Intel Atom (Rangeley)
based advanced communication platform is designed with low power requirements for long life and solid
reliability.
The quad core Intel® C2558 processor sports six 10/100/1000 Mb Intel Ethernet ports, 8 GB of DDR3L
memory, and 4 GB of onboard eMMC flash memory for program storage. You can expand this system with
additional program and data storage through the mSATA or SATA II port. Additional communications
options are possible with miniPCIe slots for WiFi or 3G/4G/LTE cellular cards.
The rear panel offers easy access to all interfaces as well as providing 5 SMA/RP-SMA sized antenna cutouts
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