Place this gateway at the network edge where a 2.5GbE RJ45 WAN circuit needs to feed a group of 2.5GbE wired connections. Its port layout provides one dedicated 2.5GbE RJ45 WAN interface and eight 2.5GbE Ethernet ports, allowing upstream connectivity and local wired links to operate at the same nominal speed. The PoE designation identifies it as a Power over Ethernet gateway for installations where connected network equipment requires both data connectivity and power. An integrated SSD tray provides a dedicated mounting location for a compatible SSD within the appliance. This hardware feature separates the unit from gateway designs without integrated SSD accommodation and supports configurations where local solid-state storage is required. The combination of a dedicated WAN interface and eight downstream multi-gig Ethernet connections fits compact wired edge installations that need multiple local connections rather than a single downstream handoff. FUSION PRO 2.5G POE combines a 2.5GbE WAN port, eight 2.5GbE Ethernet ports, PoE capability, and an SSD tray in one gateway chassis. Reserve the RJ45 WAN port for the upstream service connection and assign the eight multi-gig Ethernet ports to local wired devices. This layout centralizes WAN access, local Ethernet connectivity, network power capability, and SSD accommodation at the deployment edge.