GB-BSi3HAL-6100 (dual Intel ports) Mini-PC has anyone tried this with Pfsense?
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Hi I just noticed now that Gigabyte came out with a new brix that has dual intel ethernet ports. One port uses an Intel i219LM and the other port uses an Intel i210AT. This model GB-BSi3HAL-6100 uses an i3-6100. I can get it at Newegg for $309 or get the i5-6200 version for $419. Both processors TDP 15ws and can be configured to to use Max 7.5w according to intel specs for the processor. Has anyone tried pfsense on it yet?
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That looks like a perfect small box for pfsense. Nice find!
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Forgot to include a link:
http://www.gigabyte.us/products/product-page.aspx?pid=5872#ov -
looks like the next generation of the machine I built:
pfSense i7-4510U + 2x Intel 82574 + 2x Intel i350 (miniPCIE) Mini-ITX Build
https://forum.pfsense.org/index.php?topic=113610.0 -
Anyone try it yet? I am probably going to get one within the next few weeks to go with my new gigabit connection.
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I just ordered the i5 6200u version of this for my first pfsense build. So I will let you know how it goes once I receive it and set it up.
http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=5871#ov
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I just ordered the i5 6200u version of this for my first pfsense build. So I will let you know how it goes once I receive it and set it up.
http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=5871#ov
Awesome, thanks I would appreciate that
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+1
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Also interested to hear how pfSense will run on GB-BSi5HAL.
Slightly off topic:
The i5 appears to be quite powerful for home use. It may make sense to share resources and run a virtual instance of pfSense.
The Brix has 1 X intel i210AT and 1 X intel i219LMDoes anyone run ESXi on the GB-BSi5HAL ?
Can the i210AT or i219LM be passed through to a pfSense VM? (Vt-d)
I'd prefer to pass through the i210AT as WAN port for a pfSense VM and use the i219LM for LAN/VM Network.
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Hi there just wanted to update you guys on this build.
First thing after an hour or so of frustration I found out that you have to use pfsense 2.4 because it has uefi bios support.
After that everything installs easily. I setup openvpn using aes256cbc and sha256 and I'm able to hit my max line speeds 150/150 using around 45% cpu.
The form factor is great too and very easy to open and install your ssd and ram of choice. I would definitely recommend this mini pc.Thanks
Spencer -
Hi there just wanted to update you guys on this build.
First thing after an hour or so of frustration I found out that you have to use pfsense 2.4 because it has uefi bios support.
After that everything installs easily. I setup openvpn using aes256cbc and sha256 and I'm able to hit my max line speeds 150/150 using around 45% cpu.
The form factor is great too and very easy to open and install your ssd and ram of choice. I would definitely recommend this mini pc.Thanks
SpencerCiao,
did you used snort during that test?
I'm curious because it has a huge impact on the cpu usage. -
I've been looking at this, ya'll reckon it's massive overkill, or could it be worthwhile in the right circumstances?
http://www.anandtech.com/show/10689/gigabyte-gbbsi7hal6500-dual-lan-skylake-brix-review
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FX8TXUQPretty sure the fastest link (before any load-balancing/aggregation) we can get via Cable is ~105/5 (must double-check).
We will probably use VPN quite heavily…I have plans for an entirely separate NAS/jack-of-all build, which will be much more powerful.
So I don't want to use this build as the platform for anything but a Fw/Router etc. -
Cool!
Gonna get the GB-BSi5HAL-6200 real soon.
But isn't the latest version 2.3.2? Where do i find ver 2.4?
:P
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For the price of the i7 Brix you might as well get one of these:
http://www.wiredzone.com/supermicro-servers-compact-embedded-processor-sys-e300-8d-10026325?urlsource=tinkertry
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Interesting thanks, how do they compare IYO, in other words;
Why would you say it's a much better offering, for the intended application?
Might be best to respond in my thread, so we don't derail this one:
https://forum.pfsense.org/index.php?topic=93616.30BR.
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For the price of the i7 Brix you might as well get one of these:
http://www.wiredzone.com/supermicro-servers-compact-embedded-processor-sys-e300-8d-10026325?urlsource=tinkertry
And the SYS-E300-D8 is more powerful in my eyes as the Supermicro C2758 and there fore you must
pay something around 800 € and this is for ~755 € here in Germany! -
Huh? Can you please clarify your point. ???
Also note the SmallNetBuilder thread I linked earlier in my thread;
https://forum.pfsense.org/index.php?topic=93616.msg657157#msg657157
See the discussion we had there, before I settled on the C series.So as to avoid derailing this thread…
It might be best for you to quote this post, & respond in my thread. -
Hi there just wanted to update you guys on this build.
First thing after an hour or so of frustration I found out that you have to use pfsense 2.4 because it has uefi bios support.
After that everything installs easily. I setup openvpn using aes256cbc and sha256 and I'm able to hit my max line speeds 150/150 using around 45% cpu.
The form factor is great too and very easy to open and install your ssd and ram of choice. I would definitely recommend this mini pc.Thanks
SpencerHi there a little update on the cpu usage I had my info wrong. The max I have seen is 15% cpu usage and load average of 0.7 while maxing my 150Mbps connection on openvpn using aes256cbc and sha256. I was only maxing the download so I imagine if I maxed the upload too at the same time it would max out at 30% cpu usage. Thanks
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Hi,
I bought the i5 Version. And it is possible to run 2.3.2 on this hardware. The installation took a little bit more time but it worked. Both network adapters are recognized. After work I will test more.
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Hi,
I bought the i5 Version. And it is possible to run 2.3.2 on this hardware. The installation took a little bit more time but it worked. Both network adapters are recognized. After work I will test more.
Really? How long did the install take because when I tried to install 2.3.2 it was stuck on loading boot/kernel after clicking enter to install and I waited at least 5-10 mins. Thanks
