I should note that this is not an internet router, but for the middle of a 100MB network... Its not for a lower usage internet connection.
On Tue, 6 Sep 2005 00:22:29 -0400 Bill <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > 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 :) > > > > --
