Hi,
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Posted to freebsd-smp but didn't get too many replies, so I apologize for
I am on that list too but I can't remember your posting.
cross posting ahead of time. Need to configure groupware server and multiprotocol wireless proxy for aproximatly 2500 accounts. Application is heavily multi threaded and willrequire alot of CPU power. The OS will be FreeBSD 5.x Thinking of going with ServerWorks* Grand Champion HE quad xeon server board. Has anyone had any SMP experience with quad xeon
I read on the list several times that FreeBSD has problems when 6 or more CPUs are in a box. You could be affected by this if HTT is enabled.
There is currently a lot of development around the new scheduler (ULE) which will be usable very soon. Check the mailing list to find out more.
Another thing. Did you consider Opterons? Tyan has a board with four of them. You would not be affected by the 6-8 CPU 'problem'.
systems on freebsd 5.x??? I'm curious to know if anyone experienced any major technical stumbling blocks. I guess I also want to know how well Freebsd 5.x will scale on a 4 proc. Will freeBSD 5.x utilize a quad xeon board as efficiently as linux2.6 system ??
I cannot tell as I never used Linux.
I run FreeBSD on a Dual-Athlon with the old scheduler (BSD). My experience is that this scheduler is not as good as the one you find on Solaris or HP-UX. This is also the reason why the new one was developed.
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