APU6B4_ROUTER

APU6B4: 1x SFP, 3x Gigabit LAN, Quad Core CPU, 16GB SSD, 4GB RAM

  • 1x SFP Gbps port, 3x regular Gbps ports
  • 4GB ECC RAM, 16GB mSATA SSD
  • Integrated serial-to-USB chip. 
  • Support for optional 2.5'' SATA drive

2,313 SEK

(2,891.25 incl. SE 25% VAT)
2,313 SEK 2099-01-01
APU hardware reached End Of Life (EOL) and is no longer manufactured. Consider J6412.

APU6 is similar to APU3, but it includes an SFP port (transceiver needs to be purchased separately). 

The router is shipped assembled, pre-configured, optimized, and ready to use (unless you choose otherwise).

APU router is the most open-source network device you can buy. It comes with open-source BIOS, an open-source operating system of your choice, and open hardware schematics. It's not locked down in any way.

Hardware supports OPNsense, pfSense, Open-WRT, *BSD, and a number of other operating systems.

Things to consider:

Advantages over competing hardware products

  • Completely silent. 0 dB - passively cooled. No moving parts.
  • Small: 16.8 cm X 15.7 cm 
  • Very low power consumption - ~6W. 
  • Very high throughput - 1 Gbit on pfSense, OpenWRT and IPFire
  • CPU has built-in encryption support (AES-NI), allowing for high VPN throughput.
  • Price.

Hardware included:

If you want a larger SSD or don't need the cable, use the APU router configurator to pick the parts you want.

Advantages over the proprietary solutions:

  • Low total cost of ownership
  • No artificial add-ons are required to make your system fully functional
  • No additional charges for extra features - everything is included. unlimited users, unlimited firewall rules. unlimited VPN accounts.
  • Low power consumption. It won't show on your electric bill.
  • No moving parts. This system is designed to last decades.

Router/Firewall comes assembled, pre-configured and ready to use.

Processor system
CPU AMD Embedded G series GX-412TC, 1.0Ghz/1.4Ghz quad Jaguar core with 64 bit and AES-NI support, 32K data + 32K instruction cache per core, shared 2MB L2 cache.
AES-NI Supported
Graphics card Not present
This system doesn't have a graphics card. This is an advantage in some ways - less hardware = more reliability. Use serial port instead.
Memory type 4GB ECC DDR3-1333 DRAM
Memory is soldered on the motherboard - can't be extended.
Network
Ethernet ports 4
Ethernet speed 1 Gbps
Ethernet chipset 1x i210IS (SFP), 3x i211AT
Storage
Primary storage mSATA SSD (16-512 GB)
2nd storage SD Card
3rd storage 2.5'' SATA SSD
Serial connection
Serial port 1x microUSB serial port
External ports
External I/O microUSB serial port, SFP cage, 3x LAN, 2x USB 3.0, DC Jack, three front panel LEDs, pushbutton
Internal I/O ports
Internal I/O 4 USB 2.0 internal, GPIO, LPC header, SATA, front-panel pins, second COM port, i2c header, SPI header for CMOS, 3x mPCIe slots (1 mSATA, 1 PCI, 1 USB, SIM slot, SD card slot
LTE/4G option
Sim slot 1
LTE option yes, use mPCIe cards available in store
WiFi option
Wi-Fi option Yes, wle200nx or wle600nx
Power
CPU TDP 6
Power Adapter 12V, 2A
Power DC jack 2.5 mm, center positive
OS Support
Supported operating systems pfSense® CE, OPNSense, OpenWRT and all other router systems are supported
Mechanical
Chassis aluminium
Dimensions 16.8 cm X 15.7 cm
Mounting option wall-mount option.
Cooling Passively cooled
BIOS
BIOS Coreboot BIOS
Warranty
Warranty 24 months
Accessories and peripherals
Included Accessories - APU6B4 Motherboard
- 16GB SSD
- Chassis designed for this board
- Power adapter
- USB cable
Other
Manufacturer PC Engines
gross weight 0.785

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