@johnpoz said in Using PFSense as a router between two ESXI hosts - VLANS, routing help:
So I ran a USG p3 for a short time while I transitioned between pfsense on my OLD esxi box, it could not handle my then new 500/50 internet.. While the USG handled it without issue as long as didn't turn on IPS which disables the hardware offload.
As soon as the sg4860 I wanted back in stock and got it, the USG went on my self.. While I love the price point and that it can handle the 500/50 without much issue... It is no where close to the maturity and ease of use of pfsense..
If you have more interfaces then you for sure could do more with the networking on your esxi than that basic setup I posted.
Maybe something like the sg3100 (pair) of them would be something you could do if you really want HA.. Or the 5100s that are now shipping. I think that is a bit over the top for home setup myself. But since you have 2 esxi hosts and plenty of nics in them - you could for sure do it with the hardware you already have. Or if money not a problem - get yourself a couple of the new XG-7100-1U for your CARP setup ;)
Have Fun!! I predict your ER is not long for this world once you start playing with the power of pfsense ;)
Yea, I think my edgerouter days will be coming to a end in the very near future.
For now, maybe get a sg3100 with plans to do HA in the future (although reading on CARP, that sounds fun....not sure I could convince the wife on the xg-7100-1U :) ).
I forgot to mention, at some point i am going to be adding a storage piece for backups, nfs mounts for my ESXi. THinking that will add 2-4 more NIC's to my setup. SG3100 still be ok for that?
I didnt realze that the SG3100 had 5 NIC's outside the WAN interface.
I have the SG3100 (one for now) in my cart...ready to buy (just making sure right one for now and future stuff (storage)...ready to purchase!!!