iKOOLCORE R2 - Ultra-Compact Desktop/Server with Intel N300 8-Core, 16GB LPDDR5, 4x2.5G Ethernet - Server/Firewall

The iKOOLCORE R2 is an Intel Alder-Lake-N mini PC and network appliance (router/firewall) that comes with four 2.5GbE ports, up to 16GB RAM, NVMe storage, with either an Intel N95 (Quad Core) or a Core i3-N300 Processor - all in a tiny footprint!

iKOOLCORE R2 is an ideal little media server for Jellyfin/Plex, or a network appliance (firewall/router) with pfSense/OPNsense/OpenWrt, or all of the above for a HomeLab server with Proxmox!

R2 is packed inside a tiny footprint, is very low power and is compatible with a wide variety of OS's, including Windows 11, Debian, Ubuntu, Proxmox, ESXI, pfSense, OPNsense, OpenWrt and more!

Lewis even reviewed this recently showing how you can run an entire HomeLab on the R2:

Tech Specs

• Processor: Choose between N95/i3-N300
• Memory: Onboard design with LPDDR5 4800MHz, available in 8GB or 16GB options
• Ethernet Ports: 3 x Intel i226-v 2.5G network cards (via PCIe) and 1 x Realtek RTL8156BG-based 2.5G network card (via USB 3.0)
• Storage: Supports NVMe/SATA(NGFF) M.2 2242 SSD, PCIe 3.0 x 2 , up to 2TB
• USB Ports: 1 x USB-A 3.2 Gen1(5Gbps，Right)，1 x USB-A 3.2 Gen2(10Gbps, Left), 1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen2(10Gbps) 
• Display: HDMI 2.0 and Type-C display output with 4K 60fps support
• Wi-Fi and Bluetooth: Standard E-key socket available for optional Wi-Fi 6/6E cards (Modules not included by default). 
• Audio: USB-C audio port with Realtek ALC897 controller
• Cooling System: Full-copper heatsink and PWM-controlled fan for processor, CNC metal top cover for passive M.2 SSD cooling
• System Compatibility: Compatible with Windows, Linux, pfSense, OPNsense, OpenWrt, Proxmox VE, VMware ESXi, Unraid and more
• BIOS: AMI EFI BIOS with Auto Power-on, WOL, and PXE support
• Power Supply: 12V 4000mA DC adapter UK plug, supports PD protocol GaN charger for power supply
• Dimensions: 7.5 x 7.5 x 5.2 cm (2.96 x 2.96 x 2.05'')
• Weight: Main unit 420g, packaged weight 850g