> -----Original Message----- > From: Andrew Cotter [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2007 3:12 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: [pfSense Support] Watchguard X series platform > > Hello, > > I have seen a number of posts both here and on the M0n0wall > list about the older Watchguard Firebox I/II series boxes and > the ability to use them. > Does anyone have any experience on the Watchguard Core > X500/X700/X1000 series boxes? > > I am looking for a platform that is a little more powerful > than the WRAP/ALIX or Sokeris 5501 systems, but would prefer > to stay away from full blown servers. > > Thanks for any input! > > Andrew > >
Well I got no response so I went out and picked a Watchguard X500 up off of ebay. I am happy to report that once you crack the thing open there is a nice little onboard slot for a CF. Mine had a 64MB card in it which I quickly swapped out with a freshly imaged M0n0all CF. I powered it up, consoled into it, and it saw all 6 adapters. Have not tried pfsense yet, but I will be trying that out sometime over the next week or so. For those of you out there that prefer certain cards, the 6 ports are Realtek chips which may be a drawback. Needless to say, I am happy a the gamble I took and will probably be putting this box into full time service fairly soon. Andrew -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
