> I want to set up multiple qmail machines to access an NFS backend. We
have
> about 10,000 users (running maildir) and an average of 5 emails/user/dat
and
> av. 10K in size. On average, there are 6 simultaneous pop sessions with
> approx. 200 new sessions/min.
I'm working on something similar.
> The NFS server was nothing special (P350/IDE 256Mb RAM). We also tried a
> Dell 2300 (Dual 400/RAID5) NT server running Intergraph NFS.... But the
> performance was abysmal! Performing an ls in a user/new directory took 21
> seconds for a response.
>
> I think NFS would work, but I don't really want a Netapp F5 ($50,000).
What
> NFS experiences are out there?
Well, our solution was to use an existing EMC Cellera, but I think that's
beyond your means :)
On the other hand, if you go with a speedy CPU (Athalon 800Mhz+, I think),
and at least 1GB of RAM, and a really, really good NIC (I like the NetGear
FA310TX, and I think they've come out with a newer one), you should be ok.
>
> If you wish - respond privately [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
> Duane.
>
Dave
