--- title: Netgate 6100 BASE pfSense+ Security Gateway including Rack Mount Kit date: 2024-10-16T10:28:42Z modified: 2026-05-05T16:47:50Z permalink: "https://tech.co.za/product/netgate-6100-base-pfsense-security-gateway-including-rack-mount-kit/" type: product status: publish excerpt: Netgate 6100 BASE pfSense+ Security Gateway with 1u Rack Mount Kit wpid: 515629 product_brand: - Netgate product_type: - simple product_visibility: - featured - outofstock product_cat: - Network Firewall Appliance - Networking featured_image: "https://tech.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/8200_1U_RackSystemFrontAngle_1024x1024.webp" --- ![Netgate-6100-Description](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0065/9531/3779/files/Netgate-6100-Blocks-Product-Description-1.png?v=1633356472) The Netgate® 6100 with pfSense® Plus software is one of the most versatile security gateways in its class. It combines the power of an Intel C3558 Quad Core CPU with integrated (QAT) QuickAssist Technology & AES-NI and 8 GB of memory for a snappy user experience, delivering over 18 Gbps of L3 routing across 8 independent 1 GbE, 2.5 GbE, and 10 GbE Flexible WAN/LAN ports. The 6100 is capable of performing high-throughput firewall, routing, and VPN applications. Despite its powerful performance the 6100 operates in complete silence with a passive cooling system and is ideal for pro-home, small/medium businesses, or edge deployments. ![Netgate-6100-Performance](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0065/9531/3779/files/Netgate-6100-Blocks-Product-Description-2.png?v=1643823629) [Hardware Comparison Chart](https://info.netgate.com/hubfs/website-assets/netgate-hardware-comparison-doc.pdf) --- The Netgate 6100 is an ideal edge gateway solution for any organization in need of versatile network connectivity with 1 to 10 Gbps flexible WAN/LAN connections and 8 GB of DDR4 memory to deliver exceptional throughput performance. **L3 Forwarding** - IPERF3 Traffic: 18.50 Gbps - IMIX Traffic: 6.08 Gbps **Firewall** (10k ACLs) - IPERF3 Traffic: 9.93 Gbps - IMIX Traffic: 2.73 Gbps **IPsec VPN** (AES-GCM-128 w/QAT) - IPERF3 Traffic: 1.77 Gbps - IMIX Traffic: 552 Mbps _Netgate 6100 performance tests conducted with pfSense Plus software version 22.01_ The Netgate 6100 will also be compatible with [TNSR software](https://shop.netgate.com/products/tnsr-software-subscription). TNSR is a high-performance software router capable of producing considerable performance increases far beyond the limits of pfSense Plus software. ![Netgate-6100-Specifications](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0065/9531/3779/files/Netgate-6100-Blocks-Product-Description-3_2e2b8ea2-acf3-404f-9ae2-54530ad61bae.png?v=1634564401) **CPU:** Quad-Core 2.2 GHz Intel Atom CPU, with integrated AES-NI and QAT (QuickAssist Technology) significantly improves encrypted throughput and increases RAM performance by up to 50%. **Network Ports:** (2) 10 GbE SFP+ Ports, (2) 1 GbE Combo Ports (RJ45/SFP), and (4) discrete, unswitched 2.5 Gbps Ports allow for versatile WAN connectivity. **Storage:** 16 GB eMMC ([or optional 128 GB NVMe M.2 SSD](https://shop.netgate.com/products/6100-max-pfsense)) **Memory:** 8 GB DDR4 RAM, DDR4 memory allows more stable, higher transfer rates for memory-intensive applications (e.g. IDS/IPS). **Cooling:** The passive cooling system and low power draw of the Netgate 6100 provides efficient thermal management and silent operation expected from smaller devices despite its significantly higher performance. ![Netgate-5100-Software](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0065/9531/3779/files/1M-pfsense.jpg?v=1702912187) pfSense Plus software provides the performance, flexibility, reliability and business assurance expected from leading secure networking applications: - Up to 10 Gbps performance - Flexible 3rd-party application options - Traditional management mechanisms - Proven reliability - Complete business assurance support All at a fraction of the cost of proprietary alternatives, pfSense Plus software is the perfect answer. Popular pfSense Plus use cases include load balancing, traffic shaping, captive portal, UTM device, DNS/DHCP Server, IDS/IPS, failover WAN, and much more. ### **HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS:** | **CPU** | Intel® Atom® C3558 with QAT, 4-core @ 2.2 GHz (Denverton family) | | --- | --- | | **CPU Cores** | Quad Core | | **Physical Network I/O ports** | (2) 10 Gbps SFP+ cage (WAN)(2) Auto media detect 1 Gbps (RJ45 copper / SFP fiber) “Combo Port” (WAN)(4) 2.5 Gbps RJ-45 “direct” (unswitched) ethernet (LAN) | | **Storage** | 16 GB eMMC (onboard – soldered) upgradable to 128 GB NVMe M.2 SSD with [6100 Max](https://shop.netgate.com/products/6100-max-pfsense) | | **Memory** | 8 GB DDR4 w/o ECC, single channel | | **Physical Expansion Card Slots** | | | 1x Mini-PCie Slot (Wi-Fi Only)2x m.2 (Key-B slot) with dual-SIM (LTE, Wi-Fi, or NVMe) (PCIe, USB 2.0, USB 3.0) | | | **Console Port** | 1 x auto-detect console port: “Cisco pinout” RJ45 + micro-USB (micro-USB cable included with each system) | | **USB Ports** | 2x USB 3.0 jacks (USB-A female) Located on left side rear when viewed from system front | | **LED** | 3x 4-color LEDs (RGB + amber) Software / bootloader controllable via Microchip MCU | | **Enclosure** | Desktop – Aluminum, plastic, and steel enclosure.10 x 7.88 x 1.88 inches254 x 200 x 47.63 mm | | **Mounting** | Optional [wall](https://shop.netgate.com/collections/mount-kits/products/6100-wall-mount-kit) or [rack](https://shop.netgate.com/products/4100-6100-1u-rack-mount-kit) mount kit | | **Cooling** | Passive | | **Power** | External ITE P/S AC/DC 100-240V, 50-60 Hz, 12V 5.0A (60W), threaded (locking) barrel connector.Specifications (not final)**:**– AC Inlet: IEC320-C7 (2 PIN) – Power Cord: One US, UK, EU or ANZ power cord included- US Power Cord: NEMA 1-15-P to IEC320-C7- UK Power Cord: BS 1363 to IEC320-C7- EU Power Cord: CEE7/16 to IEC320-C7- ANZ Power Cord: AS 3112 (ungrounded) to IEC320-C7 | | **Environmental** | 0°C (32°F) to 40°C (104°F) – ambient | | **Certifications** | FCC (Class B), IEC / CE, CB, UL, RoHS, RCM, UKCA |