So anyway, I got this whole router thing done and installed. Did some tests across it before the big rush back tomorrow for everyone. I started documenting it so others can get an idea of what to expect. I've got the basic description done but was not sure what people would want to see as far as performance statistics? All I have really done was used iperf across the router in two different directions (eg: em1 -> em2, em3 -> em4 and one int em5) and measured pps (via netstat) and interrupts (via vmstat) and the resulting iperf data.
The other downer is the lack of some gigabit devices to hammer it at gigabit speeds. I am stuck pushing 100MB at it... The more I look at that stuff, the less it has meaning. Under the above, the router handles 25k/pps at about 25-30% interrupts... but if I set the iperf packet size down to 68bytes, it jumps significantly higher but the interupts soar for obvious reasons. So it all starts seeming like marketing bull. Aside from the box and configuration, what would someone who was smarter than me that was considering doing this want to know? During the day its running for business, but nights I can pound on it all I want, as long as I don't lock it up... long drive back in. Any measurement suggestions would be welcome! Bill PS. Thanks to those along the way that gave advice, a smack in the right direction, or questioned my sanity :) -- Bill Chmura Director of Internet Technology Explosivo ITG Wolcott, CT p: 860.621.8693 e: [EMAIL PROTECTED] w. http://www.explosivo.com
