Grandstream GCC6021 - UC + Networking Convergence Solutions
The Grandstream GCC6021 is an all-in-one unified communications, networking, and security appliance designed for small and medium businesses that want to consolidate core infrastructure into one centrally managed platform. It combines a high-performance VPN router, next-generation firewall, IP PBX, and managed network switch with 24 copper Ethernet ports, four 10 Gigabit SFP+ ports, extensive PoE output, and support for large Grandstream network deployments.
Built for higher-capacity business networks, the GCC6021 delivers up to 10 Gbps routing, 9 Gbps next-generation firewall throughput, 1.3 Gbps IPsec VPN performance, high-availability connectivity, and centralized management through GDMS, the GWN App, local Web UI, SSH, SNMP, and CLI. Support for up to 300 GWN access points and 1,000 clients, a 370W PoE budget, integrated IP PBX functionality, and advanced security services make it a strong foundation for offices, multi-site businesses, MSP deployments, and unified Grandstream environments.
Key Features
- Four Systems in One: Combines a VPN router, next-generation firewall, IP PBX, and managed network switch into one integrated appliance.
- 10 Gbps Routing: High-performance routing supports demanding business networks, multiple WAN connections, and high-bandwidth applications.
- 9 Gbps NGFW Throughput: Provides high-performance next-generation firewall operation with DPI and intrusion prevention enabled.
- Enterprise Security: Built-in firewall features include anti-virus, IDS/IPS, deep packet inspection, SSL proxy, DNS filtering, application control, Geo-IP filtering, and other advanced protections.
- Integrated IP PBX: Provides built-in voice and video communications with advanced collaboration capabilities and optional PBX capacity upgrades.
- 24 Copper Ethernet Ports: Includes 16 Gigabit Ethernet ports and 8 × 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet ports for high-density wired networking.
- Four 10 Gigabit SFP+ Ports: Supports high-speed uplinks, backbone connections, and flexible WAN/LAN deployment.
- 370W PoE Budget: Provides PoE output across the copper switch ports for powering compatible access points, IP phones, cameras, and other network devices.
- Multi-WAN Support: Supports up to five WAN connections with load balancing and failover for improved internet reliability.
- High Availability: Dedicated HA interfaces support hot-standby deployments for improved system resilience.
- Large Network Capacity: Supports up to 300 Grandstream GWN access points and up to 1,000 connected clients.
- Centralized Management: Supports GDMS, GWN App, local Web UI, SSH, SNMP, and CLI for flexible deployment and administration.
Applications & Use Cases
- Small & Medium Businesses: Consolidates routing, switching, firewall, VPN, and communications infrastructure into one centrally managed appliance.
- Multi-Site Organizations: VPN, multi-WAN, centralized management, and Grandstream endpoint control help connect and manage multiple business locations.
- MSP Deployments: Gives managed service providers a unified platform for deploying and maintaining networking, security, and communications services.
- Unified Grandstream Networks: Provides centralized management for compatible Grandstream access points, switches, IP phones, and other endpoints.
- VoIP & Unified Communications: Integrated IP PBX functionality supports business voice and video communications without requiring a separate PBX appliance for standard deployments.
- High-Density PoE Networks: A 370W PoE budget supports deployments with numerous access points, phones, cameras, and other PoE-powered devices.
- Security-Focused Networks: Advanced firewall, DPI, IDS/IPS, anti-virus, SSL inspection, and content-control features support organizations that need layered network protection.
- Redundant Network Infrastructure: High-availability interfaces and multiple WAN connections support environments where uptime and connectivity are critical.
Technical Specifications
System & Performance
- Model: GCC6021
- Processor: Quad-core Cortex-A73, 1.8 GHz
- Memory: 4GB DDR4 + 256MB DDR3 RAM
- Internal Storage: 32GB eMMC with additional NAND/NOR flash storage
- External Storage: Optional M.2 SSD support
- Routing Performance: Up to 10 Gbps
- IPsec VPN Throughput: Up to 1.3 Gbps
- NGFW Throughput: Up to 9 Gbps with DPI + IPS
- Total Non-Blocking Throughput: Up to 76 Gbps with hardware acceleration enabled
- Switching Capacity: Up to 152 Gbps with hardware acceleration enabled
- Supported VLANs: Up to 256
Network Interfaces
- Gigabit Ethernet: 16 × Gigabit Ethernet ports
- 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet: 8 × 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet ports
- 10 Gigabit SFP+: 4 × 10 Gigabit SFP+ ports
- WAN/LAN Configuration: Ethernet ports 1-24 are configurable for WAN or LAN
- SFP+ Configuration: SFP+ ports 25-27 are configurable; port 28 is a dedicated WAN port
- Maximum WAN Connections: Up to 5
- Management Port: 1 × dedicated MGMT port
- High Availability: 2 × HA ports
- Console: 1 × console port
- USB: 1 × USB 3.0
Switching & PoE
- Total Copper Switch Ports: 24
- PoE Output Ports: 24
- High-Power PoE Ports: 8 ports support IEEE 802.3af/at/bt
- Standard PoE Ports: 16 ports support IEEE 802.3af/at
- Maximum PoE Budget: 370W
- QoS: VLAN, ToS, traffic classification, port/IP/DSCP filtering, policing, application QoS, and VoIP prioritization
Firewall & Security
- Next-Generation Firewall: Integrated enterprise-grade firewall
- Deep Packet Inspection: Supported
- Intrusion Detection / Prevention: IDS/IPS supported
- Anti-Virus: Integrated network anti-virus functionality
- SSL Proxy: Supported
- Network Protection: DoS and spoofing defense, traffic rules, NAT, port forwarding, DMZ, and UPnP
- Content Control: DNS filtering, URL/class/keyword filtering, application identification, and application control
- Additional Security: Email security and Geo-IP filtering
- Platform Security: Supports encrypted traffic, secure boot, and unique device security certificates
VPN
- IPsec VPN: Client-to-Site and Site-to-Site
- OpenVPN: Server and client support
- WireGuard: Supported
- L2TP: Supported
- PPTP: VPN server and client support
- IPsec Encryption: 3DES and AES
- IPsec Authentication: MD5, SHA-1, and SHA2-256
- IPsec NAT Traversal: Supported
- IPsec Throughput: Up to 1.3 Gbps
IP PBX & Unified Communications
- Integrated IP PBX: Built-in voice and video communications platform
- Default PBX Capacity: 50 users and 16 concurrent calls
- PBX Expansion: Additional capacity upgrades are available separately
- UC Endpoint Management: Centralized provisioning and management of compatible voice, video, and other unified communications endpoints
Network Management
- Cloud Management: Grandstream Device Management System (GDMS)
- Mobile Management: GWN App
- Local Management: Local Web GUI
- Remote Administration: SSH and CLI
- SNMP: SNMP v1, v2c, and v3
- Maximum GWN Access Points: Up to 300
- Maximum Clients: Up to 1,000
Network Protocols & Connectivity
- IP Support: IPv4 and IPv6
- Connection Types: DHCP, static IP, and PPPoE
- Ethernet Standards: IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab, and related Ethernet standards
- VLAN: IEEE 802.1Q
- QoS: IEEE 802.1p
- Network Authentication: IEEE 802.1X
Power & Physical
- Power Input: 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz
- Power Output: 54VDC / 7.8A, 420W
- Redundant Power Input: 54VDC / 7.8A
- Maximum PoE Power: 370W
- Construction: Metal
- Mounting: Desktop and rack mount
- Dimensions: 440 × 301.5 × 44 mm
- Unit Weight: Approximately 4.2 kg
Environmental
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to 45°C
- Storage Temperature: -10°C to 60°C
- Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
Package Includes
- GCC6021 Appliance: 1 × Grandstream GCC6021
- Power Cable: 1 × power cable
- Grounding Cable: 1 × grounding cable
- Rack Mount Brackets: 2 × model-specific rack mounting brackets
- Rack Mounting Screws: 8 × rack mounting screws
- Power Cord Anti-Trip: 1 × power cord retention accessory
- Rubber Feet: 4 × rubber feet
- M.2 SSD Screws: 2 × top M.2 SSD screws
- M.2 SSD Securing Screw: 1 × bottom securing screw
- Documentation: Regulatory Information and Quick Installation Guide
Compatibility & Buying Information
- Exact Model: This listing is for the Grandstream GCC6021, the higher-capacity model in the GCC6020 Series.
- Integrated Platform: The GCC6021 combines routing, network switching, firewall/security, VPN, IP PBX, and Grandstream endpoint management in one appliance.
- PBX Capacity: The built-in PBX includes 50 users and 16 concurrent calls by default. Higher PBX capacities require separately purchased Grandstream upgrades.
- PoE: All 24 copper Ethernet ports provide PoE output, with 8 ports supporting IEEE 802.3bt and a total PoE budget of up to 370W.
- High-Speed Networking: Includes 8 × 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet ports and 4 × 10 Gigabit SFP+ ports in addition to 16 Gigabit Ethernet ports.
- WAN Configuration: Supports up to five WAN connections. Ethernet ports 1-24 are WAN/LAN configurable; SFP+ ports 25-27 are configurable while port 28 is fixed as WAN.
- High Availability: Two dedicated HA interfaces support compatible hot-standby deployments.
- M.2 Storage: M.2 SSD storage is optional. The package includes SSD mounting screws, but an SSD itself is not listed as included.
- Management: Supports GDMS, GWN App, local Web GUI, SSH, SNMP, and CLI. Cloud or remote-management features may depend on the selected Grandstream service and deployment configuration.
- GCC6020 Difference: The GCC6021 offers substantially more switching capacity, PoE capacity, client capacity, high-speed interfaces, WAN scalability, and high-availability connectivity than the smaller GCC6020.
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