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.
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