580X vs. 580XPeplink Balance 580X vs New 580X (Hardware 2)

The original 580X is a 4 Gbps stateful firewall with 500 Mbps of SpeedFusion throughput, making it ideal for:

• Branch offices
• Mid‑size enterprises
• SD‑WAN and LTE/5G backup deployments

Key specs:

• 5x Gigabit WAN ports
• 3x Gigabit LAN ports
• 1x USB 3.0 port (5G/LTE adapters)
• OLED display with physical buttons

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The new 580X Hardware 2 is a massive leap forward in performance, port density, and flexibility.
Major upgrades include:

• 8 Gbps router throughput
• 1 Gbps SpeedFusion throughput
• 2x 10‑Gigabit ports (LAN/WAN)
• 8x 2.5‑Gigabit PoE‑BT ports
• USB‑C ports for 5G and out‑of‑band management
• Touchscreen LCD display
• FlexModule Mini slot for future expansion

This means you can:

• Power Wi‑Fi 7 APs or BR1 Pro 5G routers directly from the 580X
• Build a multi‑gig, fully redundant 5G backup using bonded BR1s
• Scale your network without external switches
• Fully utilize high‑capacity internet connections

Which 580X Should You Choose?

Choose the original 580X if you:

• Don’t need multi‑gig or PoE‑BT
• Want proven reliability at a lower cost
• Are supporting smaller SD‑WAN deployments

Choose the new 580X Hardware 2 if you:

• Need multi‑gig throughput
• Plan to deploy Wi‑Fi 6E / Wi‑Fi 7
• Want built‑in PoE‑BT and fewer external switches
• Are building a high‑availability 5G or SpeedFusion network

Real‑World Use Case: Multi‑Gig + 5G Backup

With PoE‑BT built in, the new 580X allows you to:

• Connect up to four BR1 Pro 5G routers
• Bond multiple 5G modems using SpeedFusion
• Create a resilient backup—or even primary—multi‑gig internet connection

This makes the new 580X ideal for:

• Enterprise campuses
• Healthcare and public safety
• Manufacturing and logistics
• Mission‑critical networks that cannot go down