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    Recommendation for cheap reliable pfSense platform with 3+ Ethernet?

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      HiTekRedNek
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      LogicSupply has some great low power stuff. Great customer service and tech's that will custom make your stuff. Many are using the jetway MB's with the optional daughterboard where you can buy a multi-homed NIC. I went with the intel NIC AD3INLAN-G

      http://www.logicsupply.com/industries/firewall_networking

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        Bai Shen
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        How are you getting multiple nics on the Atoms?  That's the problem I've been having with all of the setups.  I need at least 4 nics.

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          mrbostn
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          I'm using both the VIA and the Atom with from Jetway with the addon 3 intel nic card. They both work great.

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            Bai Shen
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            Do you have any links?  Thanks.

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              mrbostn
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              two installs are using this mobo
              http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813153065&cm_re=jetway--13-153-065--Product

              One install is using this mobo http://www.logicsupply.com/products/nf92_270_lf

              Both mobos are using this module http://www.logicsupply.com/products/ad3inlang

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                Bai Shen
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                Cool, thanks.

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                  mlindman
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                  Would this do what you're needing?
                  http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16859324010

                  Atom with 4 realtek nics

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                    Bai Shen
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                    If you're referring to me, it would, except for two things.  I don't need a rack mount solution and I'd prefer to use Intel NICs.

                    Thanks, though.

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                      Seth
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                      Take a look at this solution.  ALIX size.  Two Mini PCI.  SATA/IDE support.  Only down side are the NICs:
                      http://www.openvox.cn/products/show.php?itemid=161&lang=2
                      I like the higher end board.  More CPU and Mem

                      And enclosure from:
                      http://www.alix-board.de/produkte/case-nrg-systems-e.html
                      http://shop.varia-store.com/index.php?cat=c111_Indoor-enclosure.html

                      When my ALIX fails or I need more horse power.  But I do like the the 1u box from Habey mentioned above.
                      –Seth

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                        rancor
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                        @Bai:

                        If you're referring to me, it would, except for two things.  I don't need a rack mount solution and I'd prefer to use Intel NICs.

                        Thanks, though.

                        I liked that one =)

                        I will soon got this toy to play with: http://www.applianceshop.eu/index.php/firewalls/opnsense/opnsense-pfsense-dualghz-19-appliance.html and It's going to be fun to see how much it will deliver.

                        // rancor

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                          jasonlitka
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                          @Seth:

                          Take a look at this solution.  ALIX size.  Two Mini PCI.  SATA/IDE support.  Only down side are the NICs:
                          http://www.openvox.cn/products/show.php?itemid=161&lang=2
                          I like the higher end board.  More CPU and Mem

                          The pricing stinks but I like the look of the product.  I'd be a little worried about buying one now though since the Z5xx Atoms are getting pretty old.  I'd expect that they'll either discontinue the product if it turns out to be a slow seller or update it to the Z6xx chips in the near future.

                          @rancor:

                          I will soon got this toy to play with: http://www.applianceshop.eu/index.php/firewalls/opnsense/opnsense-pfsense-dualghz-19-appliance.html and It's going to be fun to see how much it will deliver.

                          That is awful expensive for what it is.  I put something very similar together the beginning of 2009 with a couple Jetway Atom 330 boards with quad Realtek Gig-E NICs and I came in around $800 if memory serves.

                          I can break anything.

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                            jasonlitka
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                            @jasonlitka:

                            I'd be a little worried about buying one now though since the Z5xx Atoms are getting pretty old.  I'd expect that they'll either discontinue the product if it turns out to be a slow seller or update it to the Z6xx chips in the near future.

                            … and to reinforce my point, the soon-to-be-released Soekris 6501 uses the E600-series Atom w/ (4) Intel Gig-E controllers.

                            I can break anything.

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                              stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
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                              @rancor:

                              I will soon got this toy to play with: http://www.applianceshop.eu/index.php/firewalls/opnsense/opnsense-pfsense-dualghz-19-appliance.html and It's going to be fun to see how much it will deliver.

                              Would be good to get a review when you get it.
                              I find it hard to believe that they are using standard DC barrel connectors for power. That implies you need an external power brick, which has it's advantages (normally more efficient, removes heat from the box), but seems a bit out of place in a rack. Mostly though those barrel connectors are so easy to pull out by accident. Just imagine running a patch cable and powering off your router by mistake! It's not like there aren't many other better DC connectors.

                              Steve

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