On Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 5:40 PM, Michel Servaes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I currently have a normal I386 pc (pentium IV - 1,6GHz with 512MB RAM and a > 20GB HDD)... > Let's say if I want to replace this with a Soekris unit... how should I > compare this to a normal pc ? > > I have about 10 ipsec VPNs, 4 VLAN's, some traffic shaping and some packages > installed (I am planning on either using a CF HDD or if I need to take one > of the Soekris boards that have an IDE/SATA connector, I'd install a small > 2,5" HDD ofcourse). > Because of the CF HDD (and not CF Flash) I asume I can "safely" install the > full version - and in doing so, I would have all functionality like I have > now on my Pentium IV ?? >
Maybe, maybe not. You have a LOT more horsepower with a P4 than a 5501 or ALIX even. If an ALIX would suit your needs I would recommend it over Soekris gear, PC Engines donates a lot of gear to us developers so they tend to be better tested, and of course I recommend you support the companies that support us. From watching the Soekris list since the 5501 release, there appear to be some widespread defects in the 5501 boards that require shipping back to Soekris for repair so I would personally be leery of buying one at this point. I purchase the ALIX setups I deploy from netgate.com, great folks there. Back on topic - whether or not an ALIX will handle your needs depends on a few things. What throughput do you require, and what IPsec throughput do you require? See also: http://www.pfsense.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=52&Itemid=49 > I'm also planning on installing another Soekris at home (with a monowall CF > card as "backup", and pfSense (CF HDD) for daily use - I assume I can > exchange the config.xml between mono & pfsense for that matter ?) >From m0n0 to pfSense, yes. In the opposite direction, no. m0n0 configs restored on pfsense are converted. > the home router is just an old PentiumIII 600mhz, I guess any Soekris will > do just fine here at home ? > Again depends on bandwidth, features, etc. I have a 20 Mb cable modem and 3 Mb DSL at home, I could barely max out both of those with a 4801, but that's running way too close to capacity for my comfort. I run a 1 GHz VIA 1U rack mount donated by hacom.net as my perimeter home firewall. (because who doesn't have rack cabinets at home? ;) Or in Scott Ullrich's case, a dead mini fridge that happens to be a perfect fit for 19" rack mount gear) It doesn't break a sweat pegging both connections. An ALIX would also work fine also and still leave plenty of headroom. --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
