Overview
Overview
The Peplink Balance 2500 EC is built for edge computing at its peak — processing data locally before sending it back to headquarters, reducing latency for demanding enterprise, datacenter, and campus networks. Equipped with four 10G SFP+ ports, up to sixteen Gigabit Ethernet ports (including 2x LAN Bypass ports), and 1TB of built-in SSD storage, it’s designed to easily support over 10,000 concurrent users from a single device.
Dual hot-swappable power supplies mean the network keeps running even if one power source fails. This model is quote-only — pricing depends on configuration, licensing, and deployment scale, so get in touch with a specialist for a tailored quote.
Key highlights
- Up to 16x GE WAN/LAN ports (including 2x LAN Bypass ports)
- Up to 4x 10G SFP+ WAN/LAN ports
- 1x USB WAN port
- 1TB SSD — onboard edge computing storage
- 8 Gbps router throughput
- Dual hot-swap power supplies
- Supports over 10,000 concurrent users
- 4,000 SpeedFusion VPN peers
Recommended for
- Enterprise, datacenter & campus deployments — connect an entire region from a single device
- High-concurrency environments — engineered to comfortably handle 10,000+ simultaneous users
- Edge computing workloads — 1TB SSD processes data locally before sending it to headquarters, cutting latency
- High-availability sites — dual hot-swappable PSUs remove power as a single point of failure
Performance
Throughput
The Balance 2500 EC delivers 8 Gbps of router throughput, built to handle whatever an enterprise, datacenter, or campus network throws at it.
VPN
| SpeedFusion VPN Peers | 4,000 |
| IPsec Tunnels | 1,000 |
| L2TP / OpenVPN / PPTP Server | Yes |
| Max PPTP/L2TP/OpenVPN Users | 1,000 |
| OpenVPN Tunnels (Site-to-Site) | 5 |
| GRE Tunnels (Site-to-Site) | 5 |
Capacity
| Concurrent Users | 10,000+ |
| WAN/LAN Interfaces | Up to 16x GE + up to 4x 10G SFP+ + 1x USB WAN |
Features
Connectivity
- SFP+ 1&2 and WAN 1–8 configured as WAN by default
- SFP+ 3&4 and LAN 1–8 configured as LAN by default
- Port configuration changeable via Web Admin
- 2x LAN Bypass ports
Edge computing
- 1TB SSD internal storage
- External storage via USB port (firmware 8.4.0+, Docker support)
Advanced QoS
- Bandwidth usage monitoring
- QoS for VoIP and e-commerce
- User groups bandwidth control
Networking
- Inter-VLAN routing
- 1024x 802.1q VLANs supported
- Load balancing, 8 algorithms
- LACP (802.3ad) NIC bonding
- Jumbo frame support
- NetFlow support
Management
- InControl 2 cloud management
- InControl GPS fleet management
- Remote RADIUS / LDAP authentication
Hardware
Connectivity
| WAN/LAN Ports | Up to 16x GE (incl. 2x LAN Bypass) + up to 4x 10G SFP+ |
| USB | 1x USB WAN |
| Storage | 1TB SSD |
Power
| AC Adapter / PSU | 2x Power Cord (ACW-614) |
| Input Voltage | AC 100–240V |
| Dual Hot-Swap Power Supply | Yes |
Enclosure
| Type | Indoor, Metal |
| PoE Input/Output | No |
Disabled rear connectors
The power switch, VGA port, and USB ports at the back of the device are disabled — confirmed directly from Peplink’s own datasheet.
Physical dimensions & warranty
Exact chassis dimensions, weight, and operating temperature for this specific EC variant were not clearly confirmed — one source listed dimensions matching the older, non-EC legacy “Balance 2500,” which is a different product with different specs. Rather than reuse those figures and risk misattributing them, please confirm the correct dimensions/weight against the official datasheet before publishing. Standard 1-Year Limited Warranty applies, per Peplink’s usual terms.
Documentation
Downloads & resources
Download the Peplink Balance 2500 EC datasheet covering full specifications, port configuration options, and ordering codes.
