Re: max mbits/sec using linux router (with firewall rules)

From: linux-net@ddx.a2000.nu
Date: Mon Sep 18 2000 - 14:20:34 EST


any info on this ?
(i need to order the hardware soon... )

On Sun, 17 Sep 2000 linux-net@ddx.a2000.nu wrote:

> can someone tell me what the max performance will be with an linux router?
> i will be using two gigabit adapters and i think it's best if i use a dual
> pci bus mainbord.
>
> does is matter what kind of cpu / memory i use ?
> so will p3-933 be faster than a p3xeon-500 with 2mb cache or (does cache
> matter?) (and what about a dual or quad cpu system?)
> and sdram vs rimm ?
>
> i will use the router mainly for firewall and accounting rules
> 1 gigabit link will be connected to a switch
> the other will be the internet link (colocated)
>
> or what are my options with dedicated routers?
> i don't need many options which i think all gigabit routers of cisco
> have...
>
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