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Topton X2E
Topton X2E
This Topton X2E with the Intel N150 is exactly the kind of weird middle-ground box I’m drawn to: fanless, compact, and loaded with four Intel i226-V 2.5GbE ports. It worked well as both a small Proxmox host and as an OPNsense router (bare metal and virtualized), as long as you’re okay with the power draw not being class-leading.
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Pros
- +Four Intel i226-V 2.5GbE ports
- +Fanless/passively cooled and dead silent
- +Works well for Proxmox + OPNsense (including NIC passthrough)
Cons
- -Sustained performance can be limited by power limits
- -Idle power draw wasn’t as low as I expected
- -AliExpress shipping/fees can push the price up
