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VP2420e base unit, no RAM, storage or OS included

Processor:
Intel Celeron J6412, quad core, 2.0 GHz base / 2.6 GHz burst, 1.5M cache, AES-NI
Network:
4x Intel I226-V 2.5GbE Ethernet, RJ-45
Memory:
1x SO-DIMM DDR4-3200, up to 32GB, user-replaceable

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Model: VP2420e

Identical to the VP2420 but without onboard eMMC storage; RAM, drive and OS are configured at checkout.

Condition:
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Quantity:
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Included essentials:
Identical to the VP2420 but without onboard eMMC storage; RAM, drive and OS are configured at checkout.

Important limit: No NVMe support: storage is M.2 SATA only

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Specifications checked November 5, 2026. Full product details

Size and placement

Size and placement

Dimensions
5.75 x 5 x 2 in, 146 x 127 x 50 mm
Weight
1 lb 12 oz (0.80 kg)
Manufacturer specifications

Protectli Vault Pro VP2420e 4-Port Fanless Firewall Appliance

A fanless 4-port 2.5GbE network appliance with an Intel Celeron J6412 CPU, upgradable SO-DIMM memory and M.2 SATA storage, positioned by Protectli for firewall, router and virtualization use.

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  • VP2420e (no eMMC)

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    Model: VP2420e

    What differs
    Identical to the VP2420 but without onboard eMMC storage; RAM, drive and OS are configured at checkout.
    Best for
    Buyers who want to choose their own RAM size and SATA SSD.
    Manufacturer details · VP2420e (no eMMC)

Related models and generations

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  • VP2420 Model: VP2420

    The same hardware with 32GB onboard eMMC storage.

    Buyers who want a small onboard boot device included.

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Watch out

  • The VP2420e supports M.2 SATA drives only; NVMe SSDs will not work in it.
  • The VP2420e has no eMMC; the VP2420 does.
  • VP1210 and VP2410 are other members of the Vault Pro series with different port counts.

Why people pick it

  • User-replaceable SO-DIMM memory up to 32GB
  • Four Intel I226-V 2.5GbE ports with AES-NI for fast encrypted routing
  • Fanless, silent, all-aluminum chassis with both M.2 SATA and a 2.5-inch drive bay
  • Six antenna mounting holes and SIM holder ready for optional WiFi/LTE builds

Know before you buy

  • No NVMe support: storage is M.2 SATA only
  • RAM and storage drives are bought separately or configured at checkout; the base record has no RAM installed price floor set by the maker page options
  • WiFi is an optional module, not included; most WiFi modules are not yet supported by BSD-based operating systems
  • Ships from Protectli's own store (currently listed as available on backorder); there is no maker-linked Amazon listing

Full specifications

ProcessorIntel Celeron J6412, quad core, 2.0 GHz base / 2.6 GHz burst, 1.5M cache, AES-NI
Network4x Intel I226-V 2.5GbE Ethernet, RJ-45
Memory1x SO-DIMM DDR4-3200, up to 32GB, user-replaceable
Storage1x M.2 2280 SATA slot (NVMe drives are not supported) plus 1x internal 2.5-inch SATA 3.0 SSD bay; up to 2TB M.2 SATA
Video / graphicsIntel UHD Graphics for 10th Gen, 1x HDMI 1.4, 1x DisplayPort 1.4
External I/O4x RJ-45 Ethernet, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 1x USB Micro 2.0 (console), 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort 1.4, 1x nano (4FF) SIM holder, 6x WiFi/LTE antenna mounting holes, 1x 12V DC power jack
Internal expansion1x M.2 2280-M (SATA), 1x SATA header with power (2.5-inch drive), 1x M.2 2230 Key E PCIe 3.0 x1 (WiFi), 1x M.2 3052 (LTE), TPM header, USB 2.0 header, CMOS reset
CoolingFanless, no moving parts; all-aluminum chassis acts as heatsink
Power12V DC input, max 24W
Dimensions5.75 x 5 x 2 in, 146 x 127 x 50 mm
Weight1 lb 12 oz (0.80 kg)
Operating temperature+14 to +122 F, -10 to +50 C
FirmwareAMI or coreboot (OpenWrt with coreboot does not support factory reset)
MountingDesktop, VESA bracket, optional 1RU rack mount
WarrantyStandard 2-year factory warranty, extendable by up to 3 additional years
ApprovalsUL (power supply), FCC Part 15 Class B, CE, RoHS

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

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