AAEON, a leader in white box hardware solutions, has just rolled out two powerful additions to its desktop network appliance lineup—the FWS-2291 and FWS-2292. Designed with flexibility and next-gen networking in mind, these compact devices are built for high-performance SD-WAN, uCPE, and UTM deployments, offering reliable, scalable solutions for edge and enterprise networks.

At the heart of these systems are efficient yet capable Intel processors: the FWS-2291 comes equipped with an Intel Processor N97, while the FWS-2292 features the Intel Processor N150. Both models also offer broader CPU support across the Intel Atom x7000RE, x7000C, and Intel N-series ranges—ensuring compatibility with various project requirements.

Tailored Networking Power: Choose Your Configuration

Though designed for similar use cases, each device brings its own strengths to the table:

• FWS-2291: Perfect for hybrid deployments, this model combines four 2.5GbE RJ-45 ports with two GbE SFP ports, offering a mix of high-speed LAN and long-distance fiber uplink capabilities. It also includes two-pair LAN bypass, ensuring failover support for mission-critical systems.

• FWS-2292: Geared towards edge firewalls, SD-Branch, and UTM deployments, this variant steps up with six full 2.5GbE RJ-45 ports, also including two-pair LAN bypass. Its denser copper port layout makes it ideal for data-heavy local environments.

Connectivity & Expansion for the Modern Edge

Both devices are built with modern wireless and expansion needs in mind:

• M.2 3052 B-Key & 2230 E-Key slots allow for easy integration of 5G, 4G/LTE, and Wi-Fi modules.

• M.2 2242 M-Key supports high-speed storage, while a 2.5" HDD bay and up to 128 GB onboard eMMC give plenty of flexibility for local data retention.

Compact Yet Rugged Design

Sized at a desk-friendly 220 mm x 105 mm x 44 mm, the FWS-2291 and FWS-2292 pack serious capability into a small footprint. Both include dual rear lockable power inputs with redundant power options—ideal for 24/7 uptime in critical network environments.

Why It Matters
Whether you're building out secure branch networks, deploying SD-WAN edge solutions, or fortifying enterprise firewalls, AAEON’s new FWS-2291 and FWS-2292 offer reliable, powerful, and flexible platforms to get the job done—without taking up rack space or breaking the budget.

AAEON continues to prove that great things do come in small packages.