Re: Network appliance recomendation.
I would recommend http://www.mini-itx.com/ and a cheap four port ethernet card. I just did a quick look around google and it looks like all of the four port 100mb cards are pci-x. You also will need a pci riser like here for example http://www.wiredzone.com/Supermicro-RSCR1UUE4R-1U,-UIO-Right-Side-Riser-Card~10022708~0.htm After all that you would have a good working system. But then again after adding up all the parts cost and your time you may still want to go with a vender who builds for you :( Unless you really don't find one. Then this is your choice. Evan Root, CCNA 505.226.1319 On Sat, Aug 10, 2013 at 10:09 PM, Francisco Valladolid H. fic...@gmail.comwrote: On Sat, Aug 10, 2013 at 5:15 PM, Paul de Weerd we...@weirdnet.nl wrote: On Sat, Aug 10, 2013 at 08:09:02PM +, Stuart Henderson wrote: | These can be hard to get via the usual axiomtek reseller channels, but these are | the same thing with a different front plate: | | https://shop.bytemine.net/startseitenprodukte/bytemine-openbsd-appliance-6a16e.html | https://shop.bytemine.net/startseitenprodukte/bytemine-appliance-6a16er.html I have the 6a16e (i.e. the non-rackmountable version) and have been very happy with it. Highly recommmend it! Thank you Paul. This model is very expensive plus the shipping and import duties to Mexico.. Regards Paul 'WEiRD' de Weerd -- [++-]+++.+++[---].+++[+ +++-].++[-]+.--.[-] http://www.weirdnet.nl/ -- Francisco Valladolid H. -- http://blog.bsdguy.net - Jesus Christ follower.
Re: Network appliance recomendation.
On 08/09/13 17:05, Francisco Valladolid H. wrote: Hi folks. Currently I have a Wireless network serving in my town using a small form factor (mini-itx) PC with OpenBSD for pf,squid, and dns cache. I need recommendations for a network appliance in rack mode with flash storage and five rj45 ports. Can anyone recommended a solution for my needs ? Axiomtek NA-320R might be an alternative. Rack mount, 6 gbit ports, CF-storage and Atom 1.6 GHz CPU. Maurice
Re: Network appliance recomendation.
On Sat, Aug 10, 2013 at 2:51 AM, Maurice Janssen maur...@z74.net wrote: On 08/09/13 17:05, Francisco Valladolid H. wrote: Hi folks. Currently I have a Wireless network serving in my town using a small form factor (mini-itx) PC with OpenBSD for pf,squid, and dns cache. I need recommendations for a network appliance in rack mode with flash storage and five rj45 ports. Can anyone recommended a solution for my needs ? Axiomtek NA-320R might be an alternative. Rack mount, 6 gbit ports, CF-storage and Atom 1.6 GHz CPU. Thank you Maurice, excellente recomendation. Maurice -- Francisco Valladolid H. -- http://blog.bsdguy.net - Jesus Christ follower.
Re: Network appliance recomendation.
On 08/10/2013 06:01 PM, Francisco Valladolid H. wrote: On Sat, Aug 10, 2013 at 2:51 AM, Maurice Janssen maur...@z74.net wrote: On 08/09/13 17:05, Francisco Valladolid H. wrote: Hi folks. Currently I have a Wireless network serving in my town using a small form factor (mini-itx) PC with OpenBSD for pf,squid, and dns cache. I need recommendations for a network appliance in rack mode with flash storage and five rj45 ports. Can anyone recommended a solution for my needs ? Axiomtek NA-320R might be an alternative. Rack mount, 6 gbit ports, CF-storage and Atom 1.6 GHz CPU. Thank you Maurice, excellente recomendation. Maurice I know you say appliance however, how about an embedded system? Since you already run OpenBSD on a Mini-ITX system, a 1U rack chassis for Mini-ITX plus Intel based Network card should also give up to 6-7GbE ports plus SSD or other flash drive alternative.. e.g. http://www.steatite-embedded.co.uk/ as examples for chassis and systemboard. It might not be what you want since you did say appliance but still it is a thought :-) Regards, Kaya
Re: Network appliance recomendation.
On 2013-08-10, Maurice Janssen maur...@z74.net wrote: On 08/09/13 17:05, Francisco Valladolid H. wrote: Hi folks. Currently I have a Wireless network serving in my town using a small form factor (mini-itx) PC with OpenBSD for pf,squid, and dns cache. I need recommendations for a network appliance in rack mode with flash storage and five rj45 ports. Can anyone recommended a solution for my needs ? Axiomtek NA-320R might be an alternative. Rack mount, 6 gbit ports, CF-storage and Atom 1.6 GHz CPU. Maurice These can be hard to get via the usual axiomtek reseller channels, but these are the same thing with a different front plate: https://shop.bytemine.net/startseitenprodukte/bytemine-openbsd-appliance-6a16e.html https://shop.bytemine.net/startseitenprodukte/bytemine-appliance-6a16er.html
Re: Network appliance recomendation.
I recommend the atom 1u by supermicro. If you buy a pic riser with it you can extend how many interfaces you have ( the board comes with two). You can get a cheap SSD and your set. I've been running one as a firewall-vpn for two years and it works great. Sent from my iPhone On Aug 9, 2013, at 11:06 AM, Francisco Valladolid H. fic...@gmail.com wrote: Hi folks. Currently I have a Wireless network serving in my town using a small form factor (mini-itx) PC with OpenBSD for pf,squid, and dns cache. I need recommendations for a network appliance in rack mode with flash storage and five rj45 ports. Can anyone recommended a solution for my needs ? I'm disappointing using other network solutions with proprietary brands in the market. Best Regards. P.S sorry for my bad english. -- Francisco Valladolid H. -- http://blog.bsdguy.org - Jesus Christ follower.
Re: Network appliance recomendation.
On Sat, Aug 10, 2013 at 08:09:02PM +, Stuart Henderson wrote: | These can be hard to get via the usual axiomtek reseller channels, but these are | the same thing with a different front plate: | | https://shop.bytemine.net/startseitenprodukte/bytemine-openbsd-appliance-6a16e.html | https://shop.bytemine.net/startseitenprodukte/bytemine-appliance-6a16er.html I have the 6a16e (i.e. the non-rackmountable version) and have been very happy with it. Highly recommmend it! Paul 'WEiRD' de Weerd -- [++-]+++.+++[---].+++[+ +++-].++[-]+.--.[-] http://www.weirdnet.nl/
Re: Network appliance recomendation.
On Sat, Aug 10, 2013 at 5:15 PM, Paul de Weerd we...@weirdnet.nl wrote: On Sat, Aug 10, 2013 at 08:09:02PM +, Stuart Henderson wrote: | These can be hard to get via the usual axiomtek reseller channels, but these are | the same thing with a different front plate: | | https://shop.bytemine.net/startseitenprodukte/bytemine-openbsd-appliance-6a16e.html | https://shop.bytemine.net/startseitenprodukte/bytemine-appliance-6a16er.html I have the 6a16e (i.e. the non-rackmountable version) and have been very happy with it. Highly recommmend it! Thank you Paul. This model is very expensive plus the shipping and import duties to Mexico.. Regards Paul 'WEiRD' de Weerd -- [++-]+++.+++[---].+++[+ +++-].++[-]+.--.[-] http://www.weirdnet.nl/ -- Francisco Valladolid H. -- http://blog.bsdguy.net - Jesus Christ follower.
Network appliance recomendation.
Hi folks. Currently I have a Wireless network serving in my town using a small form factor (mini-itx) PC with OpenBSD for pf,squid, and dns cache. I need recommendations for a network appliance in rack mode with flash storage and five rj45 ports. Can anyone recommended a solution for my needs ? I'm disappointing using other network solutions with proprietary brands in the market. Best Regards. P.S sorry for my bad english. -- Francisco Valladolid H. -- http://blog.bsdguy.org - Jesus Christ follower.
Re: Network appliance recomendation.
Francisco Valladolid H. wrote: I need recommendations for a network appliance in rack mode with flash storage and five rj45 ports. RJ45 ports? 100Mbit? Gigabit? Can anyone recommended a solution for my needs ? If 100Mbit is fine, go with a Mini-ITX board and a 4-port Ethernet card in the PCI slot. Best regards, Mikkel C. Simonsen
Re: Network appliance recomendation.
I've used the Soekris brand. http://soekris.com/, but they are a little expensive. (In México taxes are a big problem). In two months I'll test ALIX appliances: http://pcengines.ch/alix.htm They are cheaper, but I don't know about their performance. On Fri, Aug 9, 2013 at 10:05 AM, Francisco Valladolid H. fic...@gmail.comwrote: Hi folks. Currently I have a Wireless network serving in my town using a small form factor (mini-itx) PC with OpenBSD for pf,squid, and dns cache. I need recommendations for a network appliance in rack mode with flash storage and five rj45 ports. Can anyone recommended a solution for my needs ? I'm disappointing using other network solutions with proprietary brands in the market. Best Regards. P.S sorry for my bad english. -- Francisco Valladolid H. -- http://blog.bsdguy.org - Jesus Christ follower. -- Hermes Ojeda Ruiz LogicalBricks Solutions http://logicalbricks.com
Re: Network appliance recomendation.
Hermes Ojeda Ruiz [hermes@gmail.com] wrote: I've used the Soekris brand. http://soekris.com/, but they are a little expensive. (In M?xico taxes are a big problem). In two months I'll test ALIX appliances: http://pcengines.ch/alix.htm They are cheaper, but I don't know about their performance. The ALIX chipset is identical to the Soekris 5501. The rest of the hardware on the ALIX was much more reliable than the 5501 from day 1. Makes the price difference ironic...
Re: Network appliance recomendation.
I think mini-ITX boards are ok, but I need a integrated solutions. Soekris is fine but lack of characteristics. 1gb rj45 port, etc. it http://www.calyptix.com/portfolio/ae1200/ look fine. Regards. On Fri, Aug 9, 2013 at 2:14 PM, Mikkel C. Simonsen m...@post5.tele.dk wrote: Francisco Valladolid H. wrote: I need recommendations for a network appliance in rack mode with flash storage and five rj45 ports. RJ45 ports? 100Mbit? Gigabit? Can anyone recommended a solution for my needs ? If 100Mbit is fine, go with a Mini-ITX board and a 4-port Ethernet card in the PCI slot. Best regards, Mikkel C. Simonsen -- Francisco Valladolid H. -- http://blog.bsdguy.net - Jesus Christ follower.
Re: Network appliance recomendation.
On Fri, Aug 9, 2013 at 5:22 PM, Hermes Ojeda Ruiz hermes@gmail.com wrote: I've used the Soekris brand. http://soekris.com/, but they are a little expensive. (In México taxes are a big problem). Yes, taxes and import duties are a pain. I have a pair of Soekris 4501 running OpenBSD 4.6 yet! In two months I'll test ALIX appliances: http://pcengines.ch/alix.htm I don't found rack cases for this cards. They are cheaper, but I don't know about their performance. The throughput in this nic is low ~ 50mbps I'm watching http://www.liantec.com/product/emboard/EMB-5842 look fine and have a high throughput. On Fri, Aug 9, 2013 at 10:05 AM, Francisco Valladolid H. fic...@gmail.comwrote: Hi folks. Currently I have a Wireless network serving in my town using a small form factor (mini-itx) PC with OpenBSD for pf,squid, and dns cache. I need recommendations for a network appliance in rack mode with flash storage and five rj45 ports. Can anyone recommended a solution for my needs ? I'm disappointing using other network solutions with proprietary brands in the market. Best Regards. P.S sorry for my bad english. -- Francisco Valladolid H. -- http://blog.bsdguy.org - Jesus Christ follower. -- Hermes Ojeda Ruiz LogicalBricks Solutions http://logicalbricks.com -- Francisco Valladolid H. -- http://blog.bsdguy.net - Jesus Christ follower.
Re: Network appliance recomendation.
On Fri, Aug 09, 2013 at 06:50:19PM -0500, Francisco Valladolid H. wrote: On Fri, Aug 9, 2013 at 5:22 PM, Hermes Ojeda Ruiz hermes@gmail.com wrote: I've used the Soekris brand. http://soekris.com/, but they are a little expensive. (In M?xico taxes are a big problem). Yes, taxes and import duties are a pain. I have a pair of Soekris 4501 running OpenBSD 4.6 yet! In two months I'll test ALIX appliances: http://pcengines.ch/alix.htm I don't found rack cases for this cards. Try netgate.com. They resell and repackage from various vendors, including PC Engines. They sell ALIX boards in 1U cases. I need to upgrade my ALIX board 'cause it's too slow for IPSec, even with the VPN card. Intel just came out with new Atom chips with ECC support. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813182782 It might be easier and cheaper to just toss that into a 1U case.
Re: Network appliance recomendation.
On Fri, Aug 9, 2013 at 8:25 PM, William Ahern will...@25thandclement.com wrote: On Fri, Aug 09, 2013 at 06:50:19PM -0500, Francisco Valladolid H. wrote: On Fri, Aug 9, 2013 at 5:22 PM, Hermes Ojeda Ruiz hermes@gmail.com wrote: I've used the Soekris brand. http://soekris.com/, but they are a little expensive. (In M?xico taxes are a big problem). Yes, taxes and import duties are a pain. I have a pair of Soekris 4501 running OpenBSD 4.6 yet! In two months I'll test ALIX appliances: http://pcengines.ch/alix.htm I don't found rack cases for this cards. Try netgate.com. They resell and repackage from various vendors, including PC Engines. They sell ALIX boards in 1U cases. Good choice.! I need to upgrade my ALIX board 'cause it's too slow for IPSec, even with the VPN card. fine. Intel just came out with new Atom chips with ECC support. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813182782 Thank you for the link. It might be easier and cheaper to just toss that into a 1U case. -- Francisco Valladolid H. -- http://blog.bsdguy.net - Jesus Christ follower.
Re: Network appliance recomendation.
I second this. An atom board with ECC and a pci NiC to add the ports you need is a great solution. I have a supermicro running and the performance is fantastic. I think you can get an 1u barebones for a good price On Aug 9, 2013, at 9:27 PM, William Ahern will...@25thandclement.com wrote: On Fri, Aug 09, 2013 at 06:50:19PM -0500, Francisco Valladolid H. wrote: On Fri, Aug 9, 2013 at 5:22 PM, Hermes Ojeda Ruiz hermes@gmail.com wrote: I've used the Soekris brand. http://soekris.com/, but they are a little expensive. (In M?xico taxes are a big problem). Yes, taxes and import duties are a pain. I have a pair of Soekris 4501 running OpenBSD 4.6 yet! In two months I'll test ALIX appliances: http://pcengines.ch/alix.htm I don't found rack cases for this cards. Try netgate.com. They resell and repackage from various vendors, including PC Engines. They sell ALIX boards in 1U cases. I need to upgrade my ALIX board 'cause it's too slow for IPSec, even with the VPN card. Intel just came out with new Atom chips with ECC support. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813182782 It might be easier and cheaper to just toss that into a 1U case.
