SOPHOS XG - ROCK PI X

Hi All,

After extensive research I'm planning to use Sophos XG HOME for my home lab. I tested on vmware workstation about it first, then I deployed on VMWARE ESXI and used there, my homelab vms are not always on but I have to keep the Sophos XG on server as it also handling my multiple raspberry pi devices, IP Camera, NAS, Alexa, Firestick, XBOX, Mobiles, Laptops, and Desktops. So I thought about to dedicated system for Sophos XG connected to Router and managed devices more better with dedicated NIC rather than VMWARE soft nic/switch on my home server.

So I wanted to clear certain queries through Sophos Suppport and Community member please do help.

As Sophos do not support ARM processor devices, I came across ROCK PI X - Powered by Intel Atom x5-Z8350.

ROCK Pi X is the first X86 SBC(Single Board Computer) by Radxa. It can run Windows and Linux distributions. The ROCK Pi X is started after the Radxa team get a lot of inquiries from the users if the ROCK Pi 4 can run Windows.
ROCK Pi X features an Intel Cherry Trail quad core processor Z8350, 64bit dual channel 1866Mb/s LPDDR3, up to 4K@30 HDMI, 3.5mm jack with mic, 802.11 ac WIFI, Bluetooth 4.2, USB Port, GbE LAN, 40-pin color expansion header, RTC. Also, ROCK Pi X supports USB PD and QC powering.

https://wiki.radxa.com/RockpiX

https://www.seeedstudio.com/Rock-Pi-X-Model-B-4GB-p-4277.html

1. Is the CPU supportable?

As the SBC is cheap rather than using other desktop or intel nuc. It can be great alternative to setup as Router/Firewall with UTM style power for Home.

Thank you in advance.