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Hardware Recommendation for Sophos Firewall Home OS with full features enabled

Hello everyone, 

I am trying to replace my current firewall at home because I am beyond angry.

Is it true that the home firewall OS has essentially all features? SSL decryption, Application control, zero-day exploit protection?

It should pass the EICAR test without paying a subscription?

Is there a specific generation of CPU I should be looking at ? I will be buying a used small form factor computer and adding a 4 port ethernet expansion card on it. 

How much power do I need to enable all the features? 

I want something small and power efficient would appreciate some recommendations. 



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  • Hi,

    the recommendation is

    1/. 4 core (real) CPU does not need to be an I series, xeon is fine 

    2/ 6gb of ram (minimum the home version will allow even if you install 8gb.

    3/. real NICs, not i219 or i225 series and try to use Intel.

    4/. about 120gb of disk

    That will be more than adequate for your needs.

    Ian

    XG115W - v19.5.1 mr-1 - Home

    If a post solves your question please use the 'Verify Answer' button.

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  • Hi,

    the recommendation is

    1/. 4 core (real) CPU does not need to be an I series, xeon is fine 

    2/ 6gb of ram (minimum the home version will allow even if you install 8gb.

    3/. real NICs, not i219 or i225 series and try to use Intel.

    4/. about 120gb of disk

    That will be more than adequate for your needs.

    Ian

    XG115W - v19.5.1 mr-1 - Home

    If a post solves your question please use the 'Verify Answer' button.

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