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Quick Look
No differences
Number of Ethernet WAN port
2–10 (GE) 1
2 integrated GE WAN/LAN. Added extra 8 ports using 8x LAN/WAN GE PoE ports. Please note that 8x LAN/WAN GE PoE ports (HW2) FlexModule is only applicable to SDX (HW4).
Number of Ethernet WAN port
2–18 (GE) 2
2 integrated GE WAN/LAN. Added extra 16 ports by using up to two "8x LAN/WAN GE PoE ports FlexModule Plus.
Number of Ethernet WAN port
8–56 (GE) 3
Added 8 to 56 GE WAN/LAN by using up to seven "8x LAN/WAN GE PoE ports FlexModule Plus". Please note that "8x LAN/WAN GE PoE ports (HW2) FlexModule" is not applicable to EPX FlexModule Slot 2.
Number of Ethernet LAN port
8–18 (GE) 4
8 integrated LAN Port (Not convertible to WAN) by default. Added extra 8 ports using 8x LAN/WAN GE PoE ports FlexModule Plus and extra 2 ports convertible from WAN port. Please note that 8x LAN/WAN GE PoE ports (HW2) FlexModule is only applicable to SDX (HW4)
Number of Ethernet LAN port
0–18 (GE) 5
Added extra 16 ports by using up to two "8x LAN/WAN GE PoE ports FlexModule Plus" and extra 2 ports convertible from WAN port.
Number of Ethernet LAN port
8–56 (GE) 3
Added 8 to 56 GE WAN/LAN by using up to seven "8x LAN/WAN GE PoE ports FlexModule Plus". Please note that "8x LAN/WAN GE PoE ports (HW2) FlexModule" is not applicable to EPX FlexModule Slot 2.
Router Throughput
12Gbps 6
Router Throughput and PepVPN/SpeedFusion Throughput is based on Ethernet frame sizes of 1280 or 1518 bytes. Actual performance can vary across different networking environments. Figures apply to the latest hardware revision. The throughput result is tested with DHCP/Static IP.
Router Throughput
24Gbps 6
Router Throughput and PepVPN/SpeedFusion Throughput is based on Ethernet frame sizes of 1280 or 1518 bytes. Actual performance can vary across different networking environments. Figures apply to the latest hardware revision. The throughput result is tested with DHCP/Static IP.
Router Throughput
30Gbps 6
Router Throughput and PepVPN/SpeedFusion Throughput is based on Ethernet frame sizes of 1280 or 1518 bytes. Actual performance can vary across different networking environments. Figures apply to the latest hardware revision. The throughput result is tested with DHCP/Static IP.
SpeedFusion VPN Throughput (No Encryption)
1Gbps 6
Router Throughput and PepVPN/SpeedFusion Throughput is based on Ethernet frame sizes of 1280 or 1518 bytes. Actual performance can vary across different networking environments. Figures apply to the latest hardware revision. The throughput result is tested with DHCP/Static IP.
SpeedFusion VPN Throughput (No Encryption)
1Gbps 6
Router Throughput and PepVPN/SpeedFusion Throughput is based on Ethernet frame sizes of 1280 or 1518 bytes. Actual performance can vary across different networking environments. Figures apply to the latest hardware revision. The throughput result is tested with DHCP/Static IP.
SpeedFusion VPN Throughput (No Encryption)
4Gbps 6
Router Throughput and PepVPN/SpeedFusion Throughput is based on Ethernet frame sizes of 1280 or 1518 bytes. Actual performance can vary across different networking environments. Figures apply to the latest hardware revision. The throughput result is tested with DHCP/Static IP.
SpeedFusion VPN Throughput (256-bit AES)
600Mbps 6
Router Throughput and PepVPN/SpeedFusion Throughput is based on Ethernet frame sizes of 1280 or 1518 bytes. Actual performance can vary across different networking environments. Figures apply to the latest hardware revision. The throughput result is tested with DHCP/Static IP.
SpeedFusion VPN Throughput (256-bit AES)
600Mbps 6
Router Throughput and PepVPN/SpeedFusion Throughput is based on Ethernet frame sizes of 1280 or 1518 bytes. Actual performance can vary across different networking environments. Figures apply to the latest hardware revision. The throughput result is tested with DHCP/Static IP.
SpeedFusion VPN Throughput (256-bit AES)
4Gbps 6
Router Throughput and PepVPN/SpeedFusion Throughput is based on Ethernet frame sizes of 1280 or 1518 bytes. Actual performance can vary across different networking environments. Figures apply to the latest hardware revision. The throughput result is tested with DHCP/Static IP.
Number of Cellular Modem
Up to 4 7
SDX supports 1x FlexModule Plus. The module includes either 3x Cellular modems(CAT6/12) or 4x Cellular modems(CAT-12) or 2x Cellular modems(CAT-20) or 2x 5G modems.
Number of Cellular Modem
Up to 8 8
SDX Pro supports 2x Flexmodule Plus. Each module includes either 3x Cellular modems(CAT6/12) or 4x Cellular modems(CAT-12) or 2x Cellular modems(CAT-20) or 2x 5G modems.
Number of Cellular Modem
Up to 24 9
EPX supports 7 expansion module. However, maximum of 6 FlexModule Plus should be used for cellular WAN purpose. The remaining port is for connecting to LAN devices with WAN/LAN FlexModule. Each cellular FlexModule Plus include either 3x Cellular modems(CAT6/12) or 4x Cellular modems(CAT-12) or 2x Cellular modems(CAT-20) or 2x 5G modems.
Interfaces
No differences
Maximum Ethernet WAN / LAN port configuration
10 WAN with 8 LAN
0 WAN with 18 LAN
Maximum Ethernet WAN / LAN port configuration
18 WAN with 0 LAN
0 WAN with 18 LAN
Maximum Ethernet WAN / LAN port configuration
55 WAN with 1 LAN
1 WAN with 55 LAN
SFP LAN / WAN
2 / 6 (10G SFP+) 10
2 Integrated SFP WAN/LAN Port, add 4 SFP WAN/LAN by using a "4x SFP+ FlexModule Plus". Expansion module Fiber ports are configured as a LAN ports by default, LAN ports as WAN Ports configuration is changeable on the Web Admin.
SFP LAN / WAN
2 / 6 / 10 (10G SFP+) 11
2 Integrated SFP WAN/LAN Port, add 4 or 8 SFP WAN/LAN by using up to two "4x SFP+ FlexModule Plus". Expansion module Fiber ports are configured as a LAN ports by default, LAN ports as WAN Ports configuration is changeable on the Web Admin.
SFP LAN / WAN
4–28 (10G SFP+) 12
Added 4 to 28 SFP WAN/LAN by using up to seven "4x SFP+ FlexModule Plus". Expansion module Fiber ports are configured as a LAN ports by default, LAN ports as WAN Ports configuration is changeable on the Web Admin.
Serial Interface
No
Serial Interface
No
Serial Interface
No
Wi-Fi AP
No
Wi-Fi AP
No
Wi-Fi AP
No
Wi-Fi WAN
No
Wi-Fi WAN
No
Wi-Fi WAN
No
USB WAN
Yes (2x USB)
USB WAN
Yes (2x USB)
USB WAN
No
Module Expansion
Yes (1 slot for FlexModule Plus)
Module Expansion
Yes (2 slots for FlexModule Plus)
Module Expansion
Yes (7 slots for FlexModule Plus)
Performance
No differences
Maximum Number of Controlled AP / Switch
250
Maximum Number of Controlled AP / Switch
2000
Maximum Number of Controlled AP / Switch
2000
Number of Recommended Users
500–2000
Number of Recommended Users
500–2000
Number of Recommended Users
5000–20000+
Wireless details
No differences
Cellular Modem Category options
3x CAT-6 (With FlexModule Plus)
4x CAT-12 (With FlexModule Plus)
2x CAT-20 (With FlexModule Plus)
2x 5G (With FlexModule Plus)
Cellular Modem Category options
6x CAT-6 (With FlexModule Plus)
8x CAT-12 (With FlexModule Plus)
4x CAT-20 (With FlexModule Plus)
4x 5G (With FlexModule Plus)
Cellular Modem Category options
18x CAT-6 (With FlexModule Plus)
24x CAT-12 (With FlexModule Plus)
12x CAT-20 (With FlexModule Plus)
12x 5G (With FlexModule Plus)
5G support
Yes
5G support
Yes
5G support
Yes
SIM Slots
Up to 8 13
With corresponding cellular FlexModule Plus.If the device is used as SIM injector, SDX(HW3) support one SIM Injector Module (EXM-SIM-BK56). Each SIM injector can accommodate 56 4FF Nano SIM.
SIM Slots
Up to 16 14
With corresponding cellular FlexModule Plus.If the device is used as SIM injector, SDX Pro support up to two SIM Injector Module (EXM-SIM-BK56). Each SIM injector can accommodate 56 4FF Nano SIM.
SIM Slots
Up to 48 15
With corresponding cellular FlexModule Plus. If the device is used as SIM injector, EPX support up to seven SIM Injector Module (EXM-SIM-BK56). Each SIM injector can accommodate 56 4FF Nano SIM.
SIM Card Size
Mini-SIM (2FF)
SIM Card Size
Mini-SIM (2FF)
Wi-Fi Radio
No
Wi-Fi Radio
No
Wi-Fi Radio
No
Wi-Fi Antenna Transmit Power (2.4GHz, single chain)
No
Wi-Fi Antenna Transmit Power (2.4GHz, single chain)
No
Wi-Fi Antenna Transmit Power (2.4GHz, single chain)
No
Wi-Fi Antenna Transmit Power (5GHz, single chain)
No
Wi-Fi Antenna Transmit Power (5GHz, single chain)
No
Wi-Fi Antenna Transmit Power (5GHz, single chain)
No
Multiple SSIDs
No
Multiple SSIDs
No
Multiple SSIDs
No
RemoteSIM (used in SIM Injector)
Yes (HW3+) 18
Require FlexModule Plus with the membrane marking 'Cellular' and with SIM slot size 4FF.
RemoteSIM (used in SIM Injector)
Yes 18
Require FlexModule Plus with the membrane marking 'Cellular' and with SIM slot size 4FF.
RemoteSIM (used in SIM Injector)
Yes 18
Require FlexModule Plus with the membrane marking 'Cellular' and with SIM slot size 4FF.
FusionSIM
Yes (HW3+) 18
Require FlexModule Plus with the membrane marking 'Cellular' and with SIM slot size 4FF.
FusionSIM
Yes 18
Require FlexModule Plus with the membrane marking 'Cellular' and with SIM slot size 4FF.
FusionSIM
Yes 18
Require FlexModule Plus with the membrane marking 'Cellular' and with SIM slot size 4FF.
Peplink eSIM Data Plans
Yes 19
Require Firmware 8.3.0 and FlexModule Plus that is compatible with eSIM.
Peplink eSIM Data Plans
Yes 19
Require Firmware 8.3.0 and FlexModule Plus that is compatible with eSIM.
Peplink eSIM Data Plans
Yes 19
Require Firmware 8.3.0 and FlexModule Plus that is compatible with eSIM.
Features
No differences
SpeedFusion Hot Failover
Yes
SpeedFusion Hot Failover
Yes
SpeedFusion Hot Failover
Yes
SpeedFusion Smoothing
Yes
SpeedFusion Smoothing
Yes
SpeedFusion Smoothing
Yes
SpeedFusion Bandwidth Bonding
Yes
SpeedFusion Bandwidth Bonding
Yes
SpeedFusion Bandwidth Bonding
Yes
SpeedFusion Connect
Yes 21
CarePlan subscription includes 2.5TB/year complimentary SpeedFusion Connect Usage data.
SpeedFusion Connect
Yes 21
CarePlan subscription includes 2.5TB/year complimentary SpeedFusion Connect Usage data.
SpeedFusion Connect
Yes 21
CarePlan subscription includes 2.5TB/year complimentary SpeedFusion Connect Usage data.
SpeedFusion Relay Mode (Server)
Yes
SpeedFusion Relay Mode (Server)
Yes
SpeedFusion Relay Mode (Server)
Yes
Drop-In Mode
Yes
Drop-In Mode
Yes
Drop-In Mode
Yes
High Availability
Yes
High Availability
Yes
High Availability
Yes
Peplink AP Series Management
Yes
Peplink AP Series Management
Yes
Peplink AP Series Management
Yes
Remote AP & Multiple Config Profiles Management
Yes
Remote AP & Multiple Config Profiles Management
Yes
Remote AP & Multiple Config Profiles Management
Yes
Switch Controller
Yes
Switch Controller
Yes
Switch Controller
Yes
WAN as LAN
Yes
WAN as LAN
Yes
WAN as LAN
Yes
LAN Bypass
No
LAN Bypass
No
LAN Bypass
No
InTouch
Yes
InTouch
Yes
InTouch
Yes
Synergy Mode (Controller)
Yes
Synergy Mode (Controller)
Yes
Synergy Mode (Controller)
Yes
Synergized Device
No
Synergized Device
No
Synergized Device
No
Application and Web Blocking
Yes
Application and Web Blocking
Yes
Application and Web Blocking
Yes
Web Content Filtering
Full
Web Content Filtering
Full
Web Content Filtering
Full
IP Passthrough
Yes
IP Passthrough
Yes
IP Passthrough
Yes
IPv6
Yes
IPv6
Yes
IPv6
Yes
x.509 Certificate
Yes
x.509 Certificate
Yes
x.509 Certificate
Yes
Captive Portal
Yes
Captive Portal
Yes
Captive Portal
Yes
GPIO
No
GPIO
No
GPIO
No
Ignition Sensing
No
Ignition Sensing
No
Ignition Sensing
No
Netflow Support
Yes
Netflow Support
Yes
Netflow Support
Yes
LACP (802.3ad) NIC Bonding
Yes 24
Supported on the two embedded WAN as LAN ports or FlexModule Plus of 8x LAN/WAN GE PoE ports or 4x SFP+ ports.
LACP (802.3ad) NIC Bonding
Yes
LACP (802.3ad) NIC Bonding
Yes
Jumbo Frame Support
Yes
Jumbo Frame Support
Yes
Jumbo Frame Support
Yes
Internal Storage for Edge Computing
No
Internal Storage for Edge Computing
Yes (1TB) 26
Expansion Module (EXM-LCDT) is required. Support Application, KVM, Docker.
Core Functionality
No differences
Inter-VLAN Routing
Yes
Inter-VLAN Routing
Yes
Inter-VLAN Routing
Yes
802.1q VLANs Supported
1024
802.1q VLANs Supported
1024
802.1q VLANs Supported
1024
Port-Based VLAN
Yes
Port-Based VLAN
Yes
Port-Based VLAN
Yes
Load Balancing & Failover
Yes
Load Balancing & Failover
Yes
Load Balancing & Failover
Yes
Load Balancing Algorithms
8
Load Balancing Algorithms
8
Load Balancing Algorithms
8
Inbound Load Balancing
Yes
Inbound Load Balancing
Yes
Inbound Load Balancing
Yes
InControl 2 Cloud Management
Yes
InControl 2 Cloud Management
Yes
InControl 2 Cloud Management
Yes
Advanced QoS Functionality
No differences
Bandwidth Usage Monitoring
Yes
Bandwidth Usage Monitoring
Yes
Bandwidth Usage Monitoring
Yes
QoS for VoIP and E-Commerce
Yes
QoS for VoIP and E-Commerce
Yes
QoS for VoIP and E-Commerce
Yes
User Groups Bandwidth Control
Yes
User Groups Bandwidth Control
Yes
User Groups Bandwidth Control
Yes
VPN Functionality
No differences
SpeedFusion VPN
Yes
SpeedFusion VPN
Yes
SpeedFusion VPN
Yes
Number of SpeedFusion VPN Peers
300
Number of SpeedFusion VPN Peers
800
Number of SpeedFusion VPN Peers
4000
IPsec VPN
Yes
IPsec VPN
Yes
IPsec VPN
Yes
Number of IPsec Tunnels
200
Number of IPsec Tunnels
500
Number of IPsec Tunnels
1000
L2TP VPN / Open VPN / PPTP VPN Server
Yes
L2TP VPN / Open VPN / PPTP VPN Server
Yes
L2TP VPN / Open VPN / PPTP VPN Server
Yes
Maximum PPTP / L2TP / OpenVPN Users
200
Maximum PPTP / L2TP / OpenVPN Users
500
Maximum PPTP / L2TP / OpenVPN Users
1000
Remote RADIUS / LDAP authentication in Remote User Access
Yes
Remote RADIUS / LDAP authentication in Remote User Access
Yes
Remote RADIUS / LDAP authentication in Remote User Access
Yes
Number of OpenVPN Tunnel (Site to Site)
5
Number of OpenVPN Tunnel (Site to Site)
5
Number of OpenVPN Tunnel (Site to Site)
5
Number of GRE Tunnel (Site to Site)
5
Number of GRE Tunnel (Site to Site)
5
Number of GRE Tunnel (Site to Site)
5
Hardware
No differences
Enclosure
Indoor
Metal
Enclosure
Indoor
Metal
Enclosure
Indoor
Metal
4pin Molex Micro-Fit Connector
No
4pin Molex Micro-Fit Connector
No
4pin Molex Micro-Fit Connector
No
Terminal Block Power Connector for Mobile / Vehicular Deployment
No
Terminal Block Power Connector for Mobile / Vehicular Deployment
No
Terminal Block Power Connector for Mobile / Vehicular Deployment
No
AC Adapter or PSU
Power Cord (ACW-614)
AC Adapter or PSU
2x Power Cord (ACW-654)
AC Adapter or PSU
2x Power Cord (ACW-654)
Input voltage
AC 100–240V
Input voltage
AC 100–240V
Input voltage
AC 100–220V
PoE Input
No
PoE Input
No
PoE Input
No
PoE Output
Yes
PoE Output
Yes (ext GE PoE module only)
PoE Output
Yes (ext GE PoE module only) 29
8x LAN/WAN GE PoE ports (HW2) FlexModule is not applicable to EPX FlexModule Slot 2.
USB Power Input
No
USB Power Input
No
USB Power Input
No
Nominal Power Consumption
80W for the main chassis
20W consumption for the optional module.
Nominal Power Consumption
140W for system
Nominal Power Consumption
300W for system and modules
Maximum Power Consumption
System + 330W PoE+ budget
Maximum Power Consumption
System + 420W PoE+ budget
Maximum Power Consumption
System + 300W PoE+ budget
Dimensions in inches
17.2 x 13.3 x 1.7 inches
Dimensions in inches
17.2 x 13.8 x 1.7 inches
Dimensions in inches
18.9 x 21.7 x 3.6 inches
Dimensions in mm
438 x 340 x 44 mm
Dimensions in mm
438 x 350 x 44 mm
Dimensions in mm
480 x 550 x 90 mm
Weight (Pound)
11.7 pounds
Weight (Pound)
15.9 pounds
Weight (Pound)
31.3 pounds
Weight (Gram / Kilogram)
5.3 kg
Weight (Gram / Kilogram)
7.2 kg
Weight (Gram / Kilogram)
14.2 kg
Operating Temperature
32°–104 °F
0°–40°C
Operating Temperature
32°–104 °F
0°–40°C
Operating Temperature
32°–113°F
0°–45°C
Humidity
5%–90% (non-condensing)
Humidity
10%–85% (non-condensing)
Humidity
5%–90% (non-condensing)
Rack-mount
1U
Rack-mount
1U
Rack-mount
2U
Dual Hot Swap Power Supply
No
Dual Hot Swap Power Supply
Yes
Dual Hot Swap Power Supply
Yes
Warranty Info
No differences
Warranty
1-Year Limited Warranty
Warranty
1-Year Limited Warranty
Warranty
1-Year Limited Warranty