Protectli Vault Pro VP2410 4-Port Firewall Mini PC - Quiet Secure

In this review the Protectli Vault Pro VP2410 is presented as a compact, fanless firewall appliance aimed at small offices, home labs and network enthusiasts who need reliable packet filtering without noise. The single biggest reason to consider it is the balance of dedicated network ports and hardware acceleration: with 4x Intel Gigabit Ethernet NICs and Intel AES-NI the unit handles encrypted and routed traffic efficiently while remaining silent, and it ships with US-based support and a 30-day money-back guarantee for peace of mind.

Key Features

• Fanless design: The completely silent enclosure eliminates distracting noise in quiet offices and home labs while avoiding moving parts that can fail.
• Intel Celeron J4125 CPU: A quad-core processor with burst up to 2.7 GHz provides enough headroom for routing, VPNs and light traffic inspection tasks.
• 4x Intel Gigabit Ethernet NICs: Dedicated network interfaces make it simple to separate WAN, LAN and DMZ segments without additional switches.
• Intel AES-NI hardware support: Hardware encryption acceleration reduces CPU load for IPsec and VPN tunnels, improving throughput for encrypted connections.
• Modern I/O: USB 3.0, USB-C 3.2, HDMI and DisplayPort give flexibility for initial setup, local management and console access when needed.
• Pre-configured components: Ships with 8GB RAM and a 120GB SSD plus 8GB eMMC on board so installers can get a firewall OS running quickly.

Who It's For

The Vault Pro VP2410 is best for small business IT admins, advanced home users and lab builders who want a dedicated, quiet appliance for running pfSense, OPNsense or other open-source firewall software. Its multiple Intel NICs and AES-NI support make it suitable where secure VPN termination and stable routed throughput are required.

It is less suitable for users who want a preinstalled commercial operating system or a plug-and-play consumer router; the unit ships without an OS so some familiarity with installing and configuring firewall software is expected. MacOS users should also note the Serial COM connection is not compatible for direct serial console use.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Quiet, fanless design reduces maintenance and noise in sensitive environments.
• Good performance for its class thanks to the quad-core J4125 and AES-NI for encrypted traffic.
• Four Intel gigabit NICs provide flexible network segmentation out of the box.
• Includes 8GB RAM and 120GB SSD so the device is ready for OS installation and testing.

Cons

• No OS pre-installed, so novice users will face extra setup work to install pfSense, OPNsense or similar.
• Serial COM connection is not compatible with MacOS, which may complicate console access for some users.

Specifications

CPU	Intel Celeron J4125 quad-core, burst to 2.7 GHz
Hardware crypto	Intel AES-NI
Network ports	4x Intel Gigabit Ethernet NIC ports
Memory	8GB RAM
Storage	120GB SSD and 8GB eMMC onboard
I/O	2x USB 3.0 Micro, 1x USB-C 3.2, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
OS	No OS pre-installed (tested with pfSense, OPNsense, untangle)

Our Verdict

The Protectli Vault Pro VP2410 is a practical, cost-conscious appliance for anyone who needs a silent, multiport hardware gateway that handles encrypted traffic well. It delivers solid networking features and AES-NI acceleration at a sensible price, making it a strong choice for small offices and home labs provided the buyer is comfortable installing an open-source firewall OS.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it include an operating system?
No, the Vault Pro ships without an OS so you must install pfSense, OPNsense or another supported distribution yourself.

Can it handle VPN and encrypted traffic?
Yes, the Intel AES-NI hardware support helps accelerate IPsec and other encrypted tunnels to reduce CPU overhead.

Is the device noisy?
No, the fanless design makes it effectively silent in typical office and home environments.