CWWK F15 8-Port 2.5GbE Firewall Mini PC with Fan

Sale price$485.22

CPU: Intel Core i5 1135 G7
RAM/SSD: 0GB+0GB

The CWWK F15 is an 8-port 2.5GbE firewall mini PC based on Intel 11th Gen Tiger Lake processors. It combines four onboard Intel i226-V 2.5GbE ports with four additional Intel i226-V ports through PCIe expansion, together with dual DDR4 memory slots, PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe storage and dual SATA 3.0 connectivity.

Intel Core i3-1115G4, i5-1135G7 and i7-1185G7 Options

The F15 is available with Intel Core i3-1115G4, Core i5-1135G7 and Core i7-1185G7 processors for firewall routing, VPN services, virtualization and multi-service network workloads.

Core i3-1115G4 A practical option for routing, firewall, VLAN and general multi-interface network services.
Core i5-1135G7 Balanced performance for VPN, firewall, virtualization and multi-service deployments.
Core i7-1185G7 Higher-performance option for heavier virtualization and more demanding network workloads.

Eight Intel i226-V 2.5GbE Network Ports

The F15 provides eight Intel i226-V 2.5GbE RJ45 interfaces. Four ports are integrated directly on the motherboard and four additional Intel i226-V ports are added through the PCIe expansion card.

8 × 2.5GbE Eight physical RJ45 interfaces for WAN, LAN, servers, access points and isolated networks.
Multi-WAN Use multiple interfaces for independent WAN links, failover and policy-based routing.
Network Segmentation Separate clients, servers, IoT devices and lab networks through dedicated interfaces or VLANs.

Shared 11th Gen Tiger Lake Motherboard with DDR4

The F15 shares its motherboard platform with the CWWK S5. The board provides four onboard Intel i226-V 2.5GbE ports, two DDR4 SO-DIMM slots, one M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe slot, two native SATA 3.0 interfaces and a PCIe expansion slot for additional network hardware.

  • 4 × onboard Intel i226-V 2.5GbE
  • 2 × DDR4 SO-DIMM, up to 64GB total
  • DDR4-3200, compatible with 2400/2666MHz
  • 1 × M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe
  • 2 × native SATA 3.0 interfaces
  • PCIe x8 physical / PCIe 3.0 x4 electrical
CWWK F15 and S5 motherboard layout showing DDR4 NVMe SATA PCIe and onboard Intel i226-V network interfaces
CWWK F15 motherboard with dual DDR4 memory slots PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe dual SATA and PCIe expansion

PCIe x8 Physical Slot with PCIe 3.0 x4 Signal

The F15 motherboard uses a physical PCIe x8 expansion slot with a PCIe 3.0 x4 electrical connection. This interface connects the additional four-port Intel i226-V 2.5GbE expansion card.

The PCIe connector is physically x8, while the available electrical connection operates at PCIe 3.0 x4.

4-Port Intel i226-V 2.5GbE Expansion Card

The F15 expands the motherboard's four native Intel i226-V 2.5GbE ports with four additional Intel i226-V interfaces through the PCIe expansion card, providing eight physical 2.5GbE RJ45 ports in total.

4 × Onboard 2.5GbE Four Intel i226-V interfaces are integrated directly on the motherboard.
4 × Expanded 2.5GbE The PCIe expansion card adds four additional Intel i226-V 2.5GbE interfaces.
CWWK F15 PCIe expansion adapter with four Intel i226-V 2.5GbE network ports

Dual Heatpipe and Turbo Fan Active CPU Cooling

The F15 uses a dual-heatpipe CPU cooling structure with a turbo fan for active processor cooling. This thermal design is intended for the higher-performance 11th Gen Tiger Lake processor platform.

The large chassis also supports an optional 12V 4-pin 80 × 80 × 10 mm 8010 fan when additional internal airflow is required.

Large Aluminum Chassis and Internal Layout

131.7 × 154.6 × 63.9 mm
13.17 × 15.46 × 6.39 cm
5.19 × 6.09 × 2.52 in
Large Chassis Aluminum Housing PCIe Expansion Dual Heatpipe Cooling Optional 8010 Fan

The F15 uses CWWK's large aluminum chassis to accommodate the Tiger Lake motherboard, four-port PCIe network expansion card, dual-heatpipe CPU cooling system, storage hardware and front and rear I/O assemblies.

The chassis does not use external cooling fins and does not support VESA mounting.

CWWK F15 exploded internal structure with large aluminum chassis dual heatpipe cooling and four-port 2.5GbE PCIe expansion

PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe and Dual SATA 3.0 Storage

The F15 provides one M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe slot together with two native SATA 3.0 interfaces. Both SATA ports can be used simultaneously, providing flexible storage for system drives, virtual machines, logs and local network services.

M.2 2280 NVMe One PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe slot for high-speed solid-state storage.
2 × SATA 3.0 Two native SATA 3.0 interfaces can be used simultaneously.
Flexible Storage Suitable for operating systems, virtualization storage, logs and lightweight local services.

Firewall, Routing and Virtualization Deployment

The F15 is designed for multi-interface firewall, routing and virtualization workloads. Its eight physical 2.5GbE ports, up to 64GB DDR4 memory and 11th Gen Core processor options provide a flexible platform for gateway, VPN, segmented network and virtualized services.

Firewall & Routing Use multiple dedicated interfaces for WAN, LAN, routing and network segmentation.
Multi-WAN Gateway Separate WAN links, internal networks and service zones across physical interfaces.
Virtualization Up to 64GB DDR4 provides additional capacity for virtualized network and infrastructure services.

Front and Rear I/O Connectivity

The F15 provides eight 2.5GbE RJ45 interfaces together with HDMI 1.4, DP 1.2, USB-C, USB 3.0, USB 2.0, audio, COM, restart button, power button and DC 12V connectivity.

CWWK F15 front and rear I O with eight Intel i226-V 2.5GbE ports HDMI DP USB Type-C COM and power connections

Technical Specifications

Model CWWK F15
Processor Options Intel Core i3-1115G4, Core i5-1135G7, Core i7-1185G7
Platform Intel 11th Gen Tiger Lake
Ethernet 8 × Intel i226-V 2.5GbE RJ45 ports
Onboard Ethernet 4 × Intel i226-V 2.5GbE
Expanded Ethernet 4 × Intel i226-V 2.5GbE through PCIe expansion adapter
Memory 2 × DDR4 SO-DIMM, up to 64GB total
Memory Speed DDR4-3200, compatible with DDR4-2400 / 2666MHz
NVMe Storage 1 × M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe slot
SATA Storage 2 × native SATA 3.0 ports, both usable simultaneously
PCIe Expansion PCIe x8 physical slot, electrically PCIe 3.0 x4
Display Output HDMI 1.4 + DP 1.2 + USB-C, triple display with 4K support
Power Input DC 12V
Chassis Large aluminum chassis without external cooling fins
Dimensions 131.7 × 154.6 × 63.9 mm
13.17 × 15.46 × 6.39 cm
5.19 × 6.09 × 2.52 in
CPU Cooling Dual heatpipe heatsink with turbo fan active cooling
Optional Chassis Fan Supports optional 12V 4-pin 80 × 80 × 10 mm 8010 fan for additional internal airflow. View 8010 Cooling Fan
VESA Mounting Not supported
Operating Systems Windows and Linux

FAQ

How many 2.5GbE ports does the CWWK F15 provide?
The F15 provides eight Intel i226-V 2.5GbE RJ45 ports. Four are integrated on the motherboard and four additional ports are provided through the PCIe expansion card.
Which processors are available for the F15?
The F15 is available with Intel Core i3-1115G4, Core i5-1135G7 and Core i7-1185G7 processors.
How much memory does the F15 support?
The F15 provides two DDR4 SO-DIMM slots and supports up to 64GB total memory.
What is the F15 PCIe expansion interface?
The F15 uses a physical PCIe x8 slot with a PCIe 3.0 x4 electrical connection.
Can both SATA 3.0 ports be used at the same time?
Yes. The F15 provides two native SATA 3.0 interfaces and both can be used simultaneously.
How is the F15 processor cooled?
The F15 uses a dual-heatpipe heatsink and turbo fan for active CPU cooling.
Does the F15 support an additional 8010 chassis fan?
Yes. The large chassis supports an optional 12V 4-pin 80 × 80 × 10 mm 8010 fan for additional internal airflow.
Does the F15 support VESA mounting?
No. The F15 does not support VESA mounting.
What is the difference between F15 and S5?
F15 and S5 use the same 11th Gen Tiger Lake motherboard platform. F15 adds four Intel i226-V 2.5GbE ports through PCIe for a total of eight 2.5GbE interfaces, while S5 uses the PCIe interface for an Intel 82599ES dual 10GbE SFP+ expansion card.