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Compact metal-grey desktop firewall appliance with six LAN ports

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partaker 16G firewall appliance i7-1255U 16GB 128GB 6×2.5GbE

SKU CH-ZQ3A-ZSMBM MPN 16G

Compact firewall appliance with six 2.5GbE ports, Core i7-1255U, 16GB DDR4 and 128GB NVMe for high-throughput routing

  • Form factorDesktop
  • Network ports6 x RJ-45

Model 16G RAM

Model 128G SSD

  • 10-core 12-thread i7-1255U up to 4.7 GHz for high-throughput routing
  • Six Intel 2.5 GbE ports provide multi-gigabit WAN and LAN connectivity
  • 16 GB DDR4 3200 MT/s and 128 GB NVMe SSD ready for log-heavy workloads
  • Dual 4K display via HDMI 2.1 and DP 1.4a plus COM console for local management
  • Fan-cooled aluminium chassis rated 0 °C to 50 °C for continuous operation

Purpose-built firewall appliance

The Partaker 16G is a compact network security device built around an Intel Core i7-1255U processor with ten cores and twelve threads reaching 4.7 GHz Turbo. Six Intel I226-V 2.5GbE ports provide high-throughput wired connectivity for routing, VPN and intrusion-prevention workloads. The fan-cooled aluminium chassis operates silently in rack, desktop or industrial DIN-rail settings. It targets administrators who need x86 performance in a 15 W envelope.

Memory and storage headroom

Sixteen gigabytes of DDR4 3200 MT/s memory are installed in two SODIMM slots, leaving headroom to reach the 64 GB maximum. A 128 GB M.2 2280 NVMe drive handles the operating system and logs, while an empty 2.5-inch SATA bay and a second M.2 slot accept additional capacity. The platform runs OPNsense, pfSense or similar distributions comfortably until sustained multi-gigabit inspection with deep-packet analysis fills the CPU or RAM ceiling.

Integration and expansion

Dual video outputs (HDMI 2.1 and DP 1.4a) drive 4K@60 Hz consoles for local diagnostics. Six USB ports (three USB 3.1 Gen2, three USB 2.0), a COM header and a Nano SIM slot support serial consoles, LTE/5G failover modems via the M.2 3052 B-key slot and Wi-Fi via the M.2 2230 E-key slot. The 12 V DC input accepts 100-240 V AC mains through the bundled adapter. No PoE budget is included unless the optional 802.3af upgrade is purchased for LAN ports one to four.

How it compares

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Price $734.99
Cheaper than about 54% of the 669 comparable items (median $806.99).

Specifications

Ports & slots
Network ports6 x RJ-45
Size & build
Form factorDesktop

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Questions about this item

Will the six 2.5GbE ports talk to my existing gigabit switch and 100 Mbps devices without extra config?

Yes. Each Intel I226-V port auto-negotiates down to 1 Gbps or 100 Mbps, so legacy switches and older endpoints connect immediately.

How can I confirm the i7-1255U is hitting its 4.7 GHz turbo under firewall load?

Watch the CPU frequency in the OPNsense dashboard or run a stress test; the processor will ramp to 4.7 GHz when thermal headroom allows.

The box lists a power supply — do I still need to buy a 2.5″ SATA drive or Wi-Fi module?

Only if you want extra storage or wireless; the appliance ships with 16 GB DDR4, 128 GB NVMe SSD and the 12 V adapter, so it runs out of the box.

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