GBIT router/switch/nic/driver questions

From: Christoffer Pio (cp_at_cvt.dk)
Date: 05/15/03

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    Date: Thu, 15 May 2003 15:01:52 +0200
To: freebsd-performance@freebsd.org

    > Hello,
    >
    > Can anyone tell me about performance issues re. freebsd
    > in filtering bridge configuration, compared to router
    > configuration? The filtering will take place between
    > two ethernet gigabit interfaces. Also, what kind of ethernet
    > fiber SX gigabit interface is recommended for production
    > use? I need to continue maintaing high uptime and stability
    > is primary concern, also it need to perform well and of course
    > the driver must work well.
    >
    > How many NMBCLUSTERS do I need for a bussy 1 gbit ethernet
    > filtering bridge or router? Other kernel issues to keep in mind?
    >
    > I use ipf for ip filtering. I was also wondering if there exist
    > any dual fiber gigabit ethernet cards (two fiber-pairs on one
    > card) in order to save pci slot space. Also, any
    > considerations on pci bus bandwidth must be done?
    >
    > I will be grateful for any hints or comments.
    >
    > Please direct copy of response to cp@cvt.dk since I do
    > not subscribe to any mailing lists.
    >
    > Thanks
    > Christoffer Pio
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