Balance SDX
Modular Enterprise Grade Router
The Peplink Balance SDX is a modular enterprise-grade branch router delivering up to 12 Gbps stateful firewall throughput in a future-proof design. Part of the “X” series, it offers extreme performance at a practical price, with a FlexModule slot for easy customization — add cellular, additional PoE Ethernet, fiber SFP+, or more without replacing the router.
Future-proof your enterprise branch with modular power, 12 Gbps speed, and unbreakable SD-WAN reliability.
Investment Protection – Futureproof Design
The SDX has a slot for a FlexModule, which is available in three versions:
- 3x cellular WAN: Combine cellular links for wireless SD-WAN backup to the primary connection. 5G FlexModule coming soon!
- 8x copper WAN/LAN: Connect PoE-enabled modems on the WAN, or connect PoE devices such as cameras, IP phones, and Wi-Fi APs on the LAN.
- 4x fiber WAN/LAN: Build an all-Fiber network by connecting Fiber WANs and LAN Switches.
We will build additional FlexModules as new technologies such as 5G emerge. Simply insert the new FlexModule and the SDX will become 5G ready; no need to purchase a new router.
Enterprise-Ready Out-Of-The-Box
Even without a FlexModule, the SDX is already prepared for any enterprise branch deployment. It comes equipped with 2x Ethernet WAN, 2x Gigabit Fiber WAN, and 2x USB WAN, enabling connectivity from multiple sources. The 8x integrated LAN ports can also power devices via PoE+. These integrated ports provide a baseline level of connectivity on which users can add FlexModules to increase the capabilities of the SDX. This is also useful for scaling deployments where growth is anticipated.
Unbreakable Cloud Connectivity
A chain is only as strong as its weakest link. Likewise, the speed of a local network is determined by its slowest connection. Insert a fiber FlexModule onto your SDX to create an all-fiber local network. Use the SDX’s built-in WAN ports to combine SFP+ and Ethernet links into a super-fast SpeedFusion VPN connection. Then use the fiber FlexModule to connect 4x 48-port fiber switches to the SDX. This creates a full fiber local network with optimimal connectivity between each client.
The FlexModule is interchangeable between the SDX, EPX, and some of our upcoming modular platforms. This enables enterprises to use different modules to customize the devices to fit their unique network requirements.
End-to-End Fiber Network for Branch Offices
Whether via datacenter or Azure/AWS cloud, businesses now access their vital ERP, CRM, and POS applications online. To ensure absolute business continuity, the Balance SDX combines Ethernet and SFP+ WAN into an unbreakable Speed-Fusion VPN. If any individual line loses connectivity, others will take its place without skipping a beat.
The Balance SDX supports one Flex-Module. By inserting a cellular FlexModule, you can add up to 3x cellular connections to your SpeedFusion VPN. Cellular connectivity creates additional redundancy for your business applications.
- Future-Proof Modularity — Insert FlexModules to instantly upgrade ports or integrate new technologies (e.g., 5G, additional LTE).
- Extreme Performance — Handles heavy enterprise traffic with 12 Gbps routing, 1 Gbps SpeedFusion (no encryption) / 600 Mbps (256-bit AES).
- Unbreakable Connectivity — SpeedFusion technology enables bandwidth bonding, hot failover, WAN smoothing, and jitter-free applications across multiple links.
- Multi-WAN Flexibility — Base: 2x GE WAN, 2x 10G SFP+ WAN, 2x USB WAN; expandable via modules (up to 4x cellular, 8x GE PoE+, 4x SFP+ fiber).
- Enterprise-Grade Networking — Intelligent load balancing (weighted, priority, lowest latency, etc.), session persistence, stateful firewall, DoS prevention, web blocking, complete VPN (SpeedFusion, IPsec, OpenVPN, PPTP/L2TP, GRE), advanced QoS, VLAN, BGP/OSPF/RIPv2, VRRP HA.
- Cellular Options — Supports up to 8x cellular WAN via modules (CAT-6/12/18/20 or 5G Sub-6GHz); redundant SIM slots, FirstNet Ready (Band 14), global/US carrier certifications.
- PoE Power — Up to 8x 802.3at PoE+ output (80W system + module budget) for powering cameras, APs, phones, or modems.
- Cloud Management — InControl platform for remote configuration, monitoring, alerts, firmware updates, and fleet management.
- Security & Reliability — 802.1q VLANs, drop-in mode, captive portal, DNS server, high availability.
- Large enterprise branches, campuses, headquarters
- Schools, healthcare facilities, manufacturing, retail chains
- High-bandwidth environments (video, cloud apps, POS, ERP/CRM)
- SD-WAN deployments needing wireless backup, all-fiber networks, or multi-carrier redundancy
- Future-proof sites planning 5G upgrades or port expansion
- Router Throughput: 12 Gbps
- SpeedFusion/PepVPN Throughput: 1 Gbps (no enc.) / 600 Mbps (AES)
- Recommended Users: 500–2000
- Max PepVPN/SpeedFusion Peers: 300
- Base Ports:
- WAN: 2x Gigabit Ethernet, 2x 10G SFP+
- LAN: 8x Gigabit Ethernet (PoE+ capable)
- Other: 2x USB WAN, 1x MGMT, 1x Console
- FlexModule Options (examples):
- EXM-8C: 8x GE PoE+
- EXM-4F: 4x SFP+
- EXM-4LTEA / EXM-2GLTE: Multi-LTE (CAT-12/18/20)
- EXM-2X5G: Dual 5G (up to 4 Gbps DL)
- EXM-SIM-BK56: 56 SIM slots
- Power: AC 100–240V; up to 80W system + 330W PoE budget
- Dimensions: 17.2 × 13.3 × 1.7 in (438 × 340 × 44 mm)
- Weight (no modules): 11.7 lb (5.3 kg)
- Operating Temp: 32°F – 104°F (0°C – 40°C)
- Certifications: FCC, IC, CE, RoHS
