ZPE Systems · Branch and edge
Hive SR
High throughput edge router for distributed enterprise.
- 2x 10G cages
- 4x 2.5G LAN
- Docker
- Cellular

Overview
The Nodegrid Hive SR is a compact branch gateway router that combines routing, firewall, out-of-band management and application hosting. It ships with a default gateway profile and provisions itself through ZPE Cloud on first boot. It can run third-party VMs and Docker containers, such as firewall or SD-WAN software, and offers several WAN options including cellular and fiber.
Built for
- Branch office gateway and SD-Branch
- SASE/SSE branch connectivity
- Remote sites needing cellular or Starlink WAN
- Edge hosting of third-party firewalls and SD-WAN
Key features
Gateway mode out of box
Provides routing and firewall on first boot and pulls its configuration from ZPE Cloud.
Flexible WAN options
Supports copper, fiber (SFP/PON), vDSL, cellular and Wi-Fi uplinks with failover.
VMs and Docker
Runs third-party virtual machines and Docker containers, with an optional 128GB disk for them.
Out-of-band management
Gives access to consoles, switches, servers, firewalls, PDUs and IPMI devices.
Environmental monitoring
Supports USB sensors for temperature, humidity, airflow and other conditions.
Hardened security
Includes TPM 2.0, UEFI Secure Boot, a signed OS, geofencing and a firewall.
Specifications
- CPU
- Intel x86_64 with QAT, 4 or 8 cores
- Memory
- 8GB or 16GB DDR4
- Storage
- 16GB SED, optional 128GB second disk
- WAN ports
- 2x GbE shared RJ45/SFP, 2x 10G SFP+
- LAN ports
- 4x 2.5GbE RJ45 with VLAN
- USB
- 2x USB 3.0
- Console
- Serial and mini-USB console port
- Cellular
- Optional 2x 4G LTE/5G, quad SIM
- Wi-Fi
- Optional Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi 5 or Wi-Fi 6)
- Power
- 12 VDC external adapter, 45 W typical
- Dimensions
- 200 x 256 x 44 mm
- Weight
- 1.3 kg (2.8 lb)
- Operating temperature
- 0 to 40 °C
- Operating system
- Nodegrid OS (x86_64)
Models and options
- ZPE-HSR-48 series (4-core, 8GB)
- ZPE-HSR-816 series (8-core, 16GB)
- Options include 4G LTE (CAT12), 5G (CAT20), Wi-Fi 5 and a 128GB second disk
Specifications as published by ZPE Systems. Configurations vary by model; we will confirm the exact build with your quote.
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