6100 Crypto Curiosity
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Is it theoretically possible to utilize the M.2 PCIe lanes for a crypto accelerator, power and cooling constraints notwithstanding?
The Silicom M20E3ISLB U.2 LBG-x module just made me wonder for fun if an M.2 M+B Key ~FFC~ to U.2 (or PCIe x4 riser) was even in the realm of possibility.
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@flynace Possibly, but Silicom's website only lists driver support for Linux, not FreeBSD. Additionally any opening of the 6100 could potentially damage the unit and, thus, void its warranty, so it is highly recommended that upgrades not be made (we do not offer an after-market NVMe drive for the 4100 and 6100 models and do not publish instructions on how to upgrade to NVMe in the documentation for these reasons).
I don't know explicitly if the device is unable to be used on the 6100 but rather pointing out the obvious things to be concerned about.
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@rcoleman-netgate It isn't something I have any interest in attempting.
I was only curious and maybe a future appliance could allow for an external crypto add-on accessory option... -
@flynace said in 6100 Crypto Curiosity:
Silicom M20E3ISLB U.2 LBG-x
That's in interesting form factor for a crypto device. Obviously that wouldn't fit in a 6100. Theoretically something that was mPCIe based could as long as it was within the power restrictions of the slot. That module almost certainly isn't judging by the size of the heatsink.
The 6100 SoC already has QAT hardware on-board though. Anything you added would need to be a significant improvement to make it worthwhile.
Steve
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