I've searched the list archives and haven't found any information on this.
I realize that many users are routing in a home or small office
environment but I think there is also a place for "enterprise"
routing. But knowing how to configure the software is only part
of a low-latency router--you also need good hardware.
Are there any thoughts on good configurations?
NICs: I've seen several mentions of the Intel eepro NICs. Are they best?
Processor: speeds probably don't matter too much (my Cisco 3640 router
with 4 T1s has a 100Mhz processor, though it's RISC and has optimized IOS)
but faster processors have faster FSB as well
Memory: 128 MB probably enough to deal with 100Mb?
HD: Obviously you want everything in memory, but if you're doing much
logging you might get a solid-state disk.
I've done a little comparison testing of prebuilt firewall routers with a
few little DLink/Sonicwall/Netgear boxes vs. an Athlon running IPCop, but
I'm sure someone has done better hardware tests than mine.
I'm open to any info. If I get enough for a good summary perhaps it could
be added to the HOWTO.
Thanks.
