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Overview The Network Interface Card (NIC) is a crucial hardware component that allows the Protectli Vault to connect to a network via Ethernet ports. While most operating systems come with built-in drivers for NICs, there are some unique cases where users may need access to specific drivers to ensure optimal performance. All NICs used in […]
Overview The VP2400 series is the first of Protectli Vault Pro (VP) lineup. The Vault Pro series is characterized by implementation of newer technologies than the original FW series. The VP2400 family includes Intel Celeron J series CPUs (J4125, J6412), single bank DDR4 memory, 1GbE or 2.5GbE Intel NICs (I211, I225-V), M.2 SATA Storage, internal […]
Overview The Vault Pro series is characterized by implementation of newer CPUs, DDR4 memory in all models, Intel I210/211 Ethernet NICs, M.2 SATA/NVMe Storage, Display Port, USB C with Display Port, Micro USB console port, support for M.2 PCIe WiFI modules and discrete Trusted Platform Modules (dTPM). coreboot for the Vault Pro has been implemented […]
Overview: Building coreboot coreboot is an open source firmware project that can be used as an alternative BIOS that provides a faster and more secure booting process. The coreboot home page can be found at this link coreboot. More information on the security aspects of UEFI coreboot on Protectli Vault Pro 4600 series can be […]
Overview The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) is the very first piece of software that is run when a computer is turned on. Traditionally the functions of BIOS were to identify, initialize, test and configure the hardware, then pass control to an Operating System (OS). “Legacy” BIOS has support for ancient hardware such as floppy disk […]
Power Draws The following section is intended to help those that are designing a network and need to calculate the power load on a specific circuit or create an energy budget for a new project. The data may also help a Vault owner analyze an overheating/stress issue. Test Conditions All tests were performed on Vaults […]
Overview The VP4600 is the second model of the Protectli Vault Pro (VP) series. The Vault Pro series is characterized by implementation of newer technologies than the original FW series. The VP4600 family includes 10th Generation Intel CPUs, dual bank DDR4-2666 memory, Intel I225 2.5G Ethernet NICs, M.2 NVMe Storage, Display Port, USB C with […]
Overview The Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is a dedicated, secure microcontroller used for cryptographic operations. A TPM is used to generate, store, and manage cryptographic keys. TPM is a standard defined by ISO/IEC 11889.TPM technology is becoming more popular as a mechanism to guarantee device integrity. As an example, Windows 11 requires a TPM 2.0 […]
Overview In some cases you might need to service the CMOS battery on a Vault. On the FW1/FW2/FW4A platform it is located on the concealed side which requires removing the the motherboard to access. In this article we will cover how to remove the motherboard on a FW1/FW2/FW4A platform. CMOS battery type: CR2032 Procedure Place […]
Overview Protectli has offered a wireless kit that is compatible with all of the Vaults, FW1 through FW6 models. The kit includes the internal coax cables and WiFi antennas. The WiFi module, (WAP01K) is an mPCIe physical form factor module, but uses USB as the communications channel. It supports 802.11b/g/n specifications in the 2.4GHz band. […]