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FOR SALE: OPNsense six-port router / firewall on Star2Star Starbox 2500 hardware.
Star2Star Starbox 2500 is a rebranded Lanner FW-7525A. With stock firmware, it is sold as an specialist router for VoIP applications. We repurposed it into a generalist network router/firewall running OPNsense nano. To test the device and make port functions consistent with on-device labeling, we made a few changes to the initial OPNsense configuration. A detailed configuration note will be provided to the buyer. Alternatively, the buyer could simply reset OPNsense to its initial state.
The device runs on an Intel Atom C2358 processor (dual-core, 1.74 GHz, supports AES-NI and QAT) with 8 GB of RAM. The operating system is installed on a 4 GB Compact Flash (CF) card. There are six Gigabit Ethernet ports, two Intel i210 and four Intel i354.
Please note that due to limited storage space, we installed the “nano” version of OPNsense. The “nano” version is designed to work within limited storage space and minimize disk writes to ensure the longevity of the storage device (this way, OPNsense can be installed on CF cards, SD cards, and other media that is sensitive to repeated rewriting).
The device is implemented in a desktop form factor. The case is all metal and very sturdy. The unit is passively cooled and completely silent. Please note that the device tends to run warm (it's passively cooled, and the entire top of the device serves as the processor's heatsink).
The device is in good physical condition (please review the photos). A power supply unit with a threaded coupling (no more accidental unplugging!) is included.