RE: Linux router network cards

2020-10-24 Thread Keith Medcalf
And do not use an Intel CPU. Intel only has 4x PCIe lanes that are shared out into whatever configuration they claim to have and are totally unsuitable for use in a computer that actually has to be able to do high-speed I/O. -- Be decisive. Make a decision, right or wrong. The road of life

Re: Linux router network cards

2020-10-24 Thread Eric Kuhnke
In addition to Jared's advice, I would recommend calculating PCI-Express bandwidth bus points for whatever platform one is using. For instance using the Intel X710-DA4, which could be capable in a maximal scenario of 80Gbps of traffic, ensure it's in at least a PCI-E 3.0 x4 slot. And calculate the