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2100 MAX (US power cord)

CPU:
Marvell Armada 3720 (88F3720) ARMv8-A 64-bit dual-core Cortex-A53 @ 1.2 GHz with NEON SIMD and FPU
Memory:
4 GB DDR4 (not expandable)
Storage:
128 GB M.2 SATA 2242 SSD (not NVMe compatible)

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Model: 2100 MAX

MAX version with 128 GB M.2 SATA SSD and 4 GB RAM; sold with a US, UK, EU or ANZ power cord.

Condition:
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Quantity:
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Included essentials:
24x7 zero-to-ping TAC Lite support from Netgate Global Support, access to pfSense online documentation, automatic encrypted configuration backup (ACB), and a 3 ft USB Mini-B to USB-A console cable

Important limit: Gigabit Ethernet only, with no 2.5 GbE or faster ports

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Specifications checked November 5, 2026. Full product details

Size and package

Size and placement

Dimensions
1.7 in (42.2 mm) tall x 4.25 in (108 mm) deep x 6.8 in (172.7 mm) wide, desktop enclosure with keyholes for wall mounting

In the box

24x7 zero-to-ping TAC Lite support from Netgate Global Support, access to pfSense online documentation, automatic encrypted configuration backup (ACB), and a 3 ft USB Mini-B to USB-A console cable

Manufacturer specifications

Netgate 2100 MAX pfSense Plus Security Gateway

A compact fanless pfSense Plus firewall and router appliance with a 1 GbE WAN combo port, four switched 1 GbE LAN ports and 128 GB of SSD storage.

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Selected package: 2100 MAX (US power cord).

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  • Netgate 2100 MAX

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    Model: 2100 MAX

    What differs
    MAX version with 128 GB M.2 SATA SSD and 4 GB RAM; sold with a US, UK, EU or ANZ power cord.
    Best for
    Buyers running multiple pfSense packages, VPNs or IDS/IPS.

Related models and generations

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  • Netgate 2100 BASE Model: 2100 BASE

    BASE version with 10.6 GB eMMC storage rather than the MAX's 128 GB SSD.

    Buyers who need only basic firewall and routing.

  • Netgate 2100 TAA Model: 2100 TAA

    TAA-compliant version of the appliance for buyers subject to US Trade Agreements Act rules.

    Government and other TAA-required purchases.

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Watch out

  • The 2100 MAX, 2100 BASE and 2100 TAA are separate products on the maker's store, not pack sizes.

Why people pick it

  • Fanless passive cooling with no moving parts, silent in a desk or shelf setup
  • 128 GB M.2 SATA SSD plus M.2 and miniPCIe expansion slots on the MAX version
  • Dedicated WAN combo port plus four switchable LAN ports that can be repurposed as extra WANs for multi-WAN or failover
  • Includes 24x7 TAC Lite support and encrypted configuration backup service
  • pfSense Plus web GUI replaces command-line management with an interface a home admin can learn

Know before you buy

  • Gigabit Ethernet only, with no 2.5 GbE or faster ports
  • ARM CPU and switch-based LAN ports cap IPsec VPN throughput around 254 Mbps (iPerf3) per the maker's own tests
  • 4 GB of RAM is soldered and not expandable
  • The four LAN ports lack Spanning Tree Protocol, so careless cabling between switches can create a loop
  • Setup and configuration are more involved than a consumer router: initial configuration uses the console port or a setup wizard
  • The maker's store listed the 2100 MAX on back order at the time of writing, with a mid-November shipment estimate

Full specifications

CPUMarvell Armada 3720 (88F3720) ARMv8-A 64-bit dual-core Cortex-A53 @ 1.2 GHz with NEON SIMD and FPU
Memory4 GB DDR4 (not expandable)
Storage128 GB M.2 SATA 2242 SSD (not NVMe compatible)
NetworkingOne 1 GbE WAN port (RJ45/SFP combo, only one usable at a time) and four 1 GbE LAN switch ports (Marvell 88E6141); LAN ports can be repurposed as additional WAN ports
Switch ports (maker docs)The four LAN ports are switched ports acting as a single switch uplinked to the LAN interface; Netgate notes they do not implement Spanning Tree Protocol
Expansion1x M.2 'B' key socket (SSD) and 1x miniPCIe
Console and USB1x USB Mini-B console port (console cable included) and 1x USB 2.0 port
Performance (maker, pfSense Plus 22.01)L3 forwarding 2.20 Gbps (iPerf3) / 594 Mbps (IMIX); firewall with 10k ACLs 964 Mbps (iPerf3) / 249 Mbps (IMIX); IPsec VPN AES-GCM-128 254 Mbps (iPerf3) / 90 Mbps (IMIX)
CoolingPassive (fanless, no moving parts)
PowerExternal ITE AC/DC adapter, 100-240V 50-60 Hz input, 12V 2.0A output with threaded barrel connector; IEC320-C7 inlet, US/UK/EU/ANZ power cord included
Dimensions1.7 in (42.2 mm) tall x 4.25 in (108 mm) deep x 6.8 in (172.7 mm) wide, desktop enclosure with keyholes for wall mounting
Operating temperature32°F (0°C) to 122°F (50°C)
CertificationsCE, FCC (Class B), RoHS, UL, RCM, VCCI, UKCA, NDAA
PoENot PoE compatible
SoftwarepfSense Plus software (factory-installed), managed through a web-based GUI; IPsec, OpenVPN and WireGuard VPNs, IDS/IPS and other functions available via included software or optional add-on packages
Included with purchase24x7 zero-to-ping TAC Lite support from Netgate Global Support, access to pfSense online documentation, automatic encrypted configuration backup (ACB), and a 3 ft USB Mini-B to USB-A console cable
Warranty and returnsOne year manufacturer's hardware warranty; standard 30-day return policy
Versionseach regional power-cord option ships a matching cord

From manufacturer documentation, checked November 5, 2026. Spotted an error? Tell us.

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