V1410 Hardware Overview
V1410 Hardware Overview
What You Have
The Protectli V1410 is a small fanless computer purpose-built for network security. It runs your SecureNet OS firewall, handles all your network traffic, and fits in the palm of your hand. There are no moving parts, no fans, and no noise. It’s designed to run 24/7 and never need your attention.
Protectli is a US-based hardware manufacturer with a 2-year warranty on all vault components. OSS configures the software. Protectli builds and ships the hardware.
What’s Inside
| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Celeron N5105 (4 cores, up to 2.9 GHz) |
| RAM | 8 GB DDR4 (built-in, not upgradable) |
| Storage | M.2 SATA or NVMe SSD |
| Network | 4x Intel i226-V 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet ports |
| Firmware | coreboot (open-source BIOS) |
| Cooling | Fanless, passively cooled aluminum case |
| Power | 12V DC adapter (included) |
The Ports
Looking at the back of the vault from left to right:
| Port | Label | What It Does |
|---|---|---|
| Port 1 (leftmost) | LAN1 | Connects to your wireless access point. Carries all WiFi networks (Admin, IoT, Smart, Guest, Kids, SafeNet) |
| Port 2 | WAN | Connects to your modem or ISP equipment. This is your internet connection |
| Port 3 | SafeNet Port | Physical VPN port. Plug a device directly into this for wired SafeNet VPN access |
| Port 4 (rightmost) | LAN2 | Backup admin port. Emergency failover if Port 1 fails |
Port 1 is the most important port. It carries all your WiFi networks through a single cable to the access point using VLAN trunking. If this cable comes loose, all WiFi goes down.
Port 4 is your safety net. If Port 1 ever fails, you can move the cable from Port 1 to Port 4 and your Home-Admin WiFi will continue working. You’ll lose the VLAN-based networks (IoT, Smart, Guest, Kids, SafeNet WiFi) but you’ll stay online until the issue is resolved.
The LEDs
Power LED: A solid blue or white light on the front means the vault is powered on and running.
Port LEDs: Each Ethernet port has a link light. A solid light means the cable is connected. A flashing light means data is flowing. No light means the cable is disconnected or the port has an issue.
Boot chime: When you power on or restart the vault, you will hear a chime after about 3-5 minutes. This means the operating system (OPNsense) has fully loaded and the vault is ready. If you don’t hear the chime after 5 minutes, something may be wrong.
Thermal Behavior
The vault has no fans. The entire aluminum case acts as a heatsink, pulling heat away from the CPU and radiating it into the air. The case will feel warm to the touch. This is completely normal and by design.
| Temperature | What It Means |
|---|---|
| 40-60°C | Idle or light use |
| 60-70°C | Normal load |
| 70-85°C | Heavy load, still normal for fanless design |
| 90°C+ | Thermal throttling (vault slows down to cool off) |
The vault is designed for 24/7 operation at 70-85°C. Don’t put it in an enclosed cabinet or stack things on top of it. Give it a little airflow and it will run for years.
Dashboard temperature warning: The OPNsense dashboard reports CPU temperatures 10-18°C higher than the actual hardware temperature. This is a known software reporting issue, not a hardware problem. If the dashboard shows a temperature that seems alarming, the actual temperature is lower. If you ever want to check the real temperature, you can run this command via SSH:
sysctl dev.cpu.0.temperaturePerformance
The V1410 has been validated in the OSS Security Performance Lab with the full security stack enabled:
| Metric | Result |
|---|---|
| Throughput | ~1.2 Gbps with full security stack |
| Packet Loss | 0% |
| Added Latency | Less than 5ms |
| CPU at Sustained Load | ~25% (thermal plateau, this is normal) |
| Peak Temperature | 69°C |
Full security stack means: Suricata IDS/IPS with ~200,000 active threat signatures, DNS filtering blocking 1+ million malicious domains, IP blocklist blocking ~45,000 known malicious addresses, and traffic shaping. All running simultaneously.
What this means for you: A typical household peaks at 150-200 Mbps even with 4K streaming, video calls, and gaming all going at once. The V1410 handles 1,200 Mbps. You have 3-5x more capacity than you’ll ever need.
coreboot Firmware
Your vault ships with coreboot, an open-source BIOS replacement. Most computers use proprietary BIOS/UEFI firmware that you can’t inspect or verify. coreboot is open source, meaning the code that runs before your operating system even loads is publicly reviewable.
Combined with OPNsense (open source), WireGuard (open source), and the published SecureNet configurations, this means the entire stack from boot firmware through VPN tunnel is open and auditable. No black boxes anywhere.
Storage
The V1410 comes with an M.2 SATA or NVMe SSD. OPNsense uses very little disk space. Typical usage:
| Timeline | Disk Used |
|---|---|
| Fresh install | 1-2% |
| After 1 month | 2-5% |
| After 6 months | 5-10% |
The included SSD is far more than you’ll ever need. The disk is primarily used for the operating system, configuration files, and logs.
The Intel i226 NIC
The vault uses Intel i226-V 2.5 Gigabit network chips. These are high quality NICs but they are subject to lockups and failures as all NICs are.
Failure modes:
- Complete failure (link LED goes off and doesn’t come back)
- Lockup (link LED stays on but no data flows)
- Intermittent (works, stops, works, stops)
This is why Port 4 exists. If Port 1 fails, move the cable to Port 4 and keep going. The vault’s monitoring system (Monit) will send you an email alert if Port 1 goes down for more than an hour, often catching the problem before you even notice.
A recovery of the NIC is usually possible with a CMOS reset. A CMOS reset clears the BIOS cache and reloads the firmware typically resetting the NIC entirely. Please see Protectli’s Knowledge Base article for a tutorial: https://kb.protectli.com/kb/cmos-reset/
If a NIC dies within the 2-year warranty period, OSS coordinates the RMA with Protectli. You ship the old vault, receive a replacement, and restore from your backup.
Placement
- Place the vault on a flat surface with airflow around it or mount it
- Do not put it in a closed cabinet, drawer, or shelf with no ventilation
- Do not stack anything on top of it
- Keep it near your modem and access point to keep cable runs short
- The vault is silent so it can go anywhere you don’t mind seeing a small box
Warranty and Support
| Coverage | Details |
|---|---|
| Hardware warranty | 2 years from Protectli |
| RMA coordination | OSS handles communication with Protectli on your behalf |
| Hardware failure support | Included for all customers |
| Full support (everything OSS touches) | Included with SafeNet subscription |
What Comes in the Box
| Item | Included |
|---|---|
| Protectli V1410 vault | Yes, pre-configured with SecureNet OS |
| Power adapter (12V DC) | Yes |
| Ethernet cables | 2x included |
| Wireless access point | Purchased separately (optional) |