On Wed, Oct 04, 2006 at 09:05:42PM +0200, sAwAr wrote:
>
> Hi
>
> I would like to ask you which processor is beter solution for router? Please
> shortly explain why?
>
> I have about 800 users. For each I create 2 htb classes and 4 filters.
> Moreower router have dhcp serwer and lots of iptables rules.
>
> I'm interested in P4 3Ghz HT and AMD Athlon 64 3000+. What is beter choice for
> my needs? What parametrs of processors are important: clock, cache, fsb or
> something else ?
>
> Thanks in advance
>
I would go for a big cache.. and of course more MHz the better. Also be sure
to calculate the memory requirements, each conntracked connection requires
some kernel memory.
I would recommend choosing HP, IBM or other good brand for firewall like that.
I was firewalling+natting+routing 2000+ users for years with P3 1GHz without
any problems.
-- Pasi
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