<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[I am looking for HW for pfSense in KVM]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto">The network structure looks like this. I am currently using motherboard <a href="https://www.hardkernel.com/shop/odroid-h2/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc">Odroid H2</a>. Everything seems to work fine, but the Odroid H2 has a weak CPU. I pay for an internet connection of 800/200 Mbps, but I only get 550/200.<br />
I am looking for a new motherboard and CPU.<br />
Requirements</p>
<pre><code>mITX gigabyte/asrock etc
minimum 2x LAN intel
minimum 4x SATA ports
CPU ultra low consumption Intel/AMD
RAM DDR4
</code></pre>
<p dir="auto">Can you advise me some decent HW?<br />
<img src="/assets/uploads/files/1664472760800-structure.png" alt="structure.png" class=" img-fluid img-markdown" /></p>
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thx<br />
Not long ago, the Odroid H3+ board was introduced. The positive thing is that the MB has 2x 2.5 GB NICs (Realtek, no Intel chip).<br />
CPU N6005<br />
If I had known that 1GB of traffic could really handle it, I would have considered buying it.<br />
<a href="https://www.hardkernel.com/shop/odroid-h3-plus/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc">Odroid H3+</a></p>
]]></description><link>https://forum.netgate.com/post/1067720</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forum.netgate.com/post/1067720</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[gusto]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2022 07:48:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to I am looking for HW for pfSense in KVM on Wed, 12 Oct 2022 12:59:18 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto"><a class="plugin-mentions-user plugin-mentions-a" href="/user/gusto">@<bdi>gusto</bdi></a></p>
<ul>
<li>
<p dir="auto">Netgate 6100.<br />
Is higher in price but will power saving and powerful running<br />
with several and different ports.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p dir="auto">mini-ITX Intel Xeon E3-1230v3 with 16/32 GB ECC RAM<br />
Is here able to get over eBay for 110 € (16GB) or 158 (32GB)<br />
used but MoBo, CPU and RAM for that price is the bang for the bucket in my eyes.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p dir="auto">Intel N5005 or N6005</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p dir="auto">Something between 195 € or 225 € without M.2 SSD and RAM, but powerful and 2.5 GBit/s Ports (v3) and fully silent.</p>
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thx<br />
I am also thinking about<br />
MB <a href="https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/GA-IMB410M-rev-10#ov" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc">Gigabyte</a><br />
CPU <a href="https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/199282/intel-core-i310300t-processor-8m-cache-up-to-3-90-ghz/specifications.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc">I3 10300T</a> or <a href="https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/199271/intel-core-i510400-processor-12m-cache-up-to-4-30-ghz/specifications.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc">I5 10400</a><br />
RAM 32GB DIMM DDR4 2666 MHz / Non-ECC<br />
The server will be idle most of the time, the I5 10400 should have low consumption (I think so).<br />
I haven't bought anything yet, I'm just thinking and looking.</p>
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<p dir="auto">The network structure looks like this.</p>
</blockquote>
<p dir="auto">Is the modem port 1 GBit/s and the pfSense WAN Port<br />
also? Or is the modem´s port 2,5 GBit/s and the pfSense<br />
1 GBit/s port <em>"only"</em>?</p>
<blockquote>
<p dir="auto">I am currently using motherboard Odroid H2.<br />
Everything seems to work fine, but the Odroid<br />
H2 has a weak CPU.</p>
</blockquote>
<p dir="auto">Saving power or low power using and routing nearly a full GBit/s line at the wan, firewall rules, and other installed packets could narrow down the entire throughput once or<br />
twice again. Counting some TCP overheat on top you may<br />
be very well sorted, it should be then something around ~600 MBit/s from 800 MBit/s.</p>
<blockquote>
<p dir="auto">I pay for an internet connection of 800/200 Mbps, but<br />
I only get 550/200.</p>
</blockquote>
<p dir="auto">From the site of pfSense, it was announced to get hands<br />
on a CPU with nearly ~ 2,0G Hz to get out around ~500 MBit/s throughput. So your CPU come with 2,3 GHz  and<br />
so the ~550 MBit/s will be a good number for your device as I see it, that menas only in my opinion.</p>
<blockquote>
<p dir="auto">I am looking for a new motherboard and CPU.</p>
</blockquote>
<p dir="auto">On top of all above named things, it could be that you are using PPPoE and then you entire WAN traffic is nailed to one CPU core <em>"only"</em>! With PPPoE not in usage the entire WAN traffic is running then over all 4 CPU core or more cores then the one that is used now.  So you may be thinking on your next or future hardware will be able<br />
to route a full Gbit/s or plain is beefy enough to do so.</p>
<p dir="auto">3GHz would be nice if you are using PPPoE to ensure that<br />
you will be not ending up in the same situation again.</p>
<blockquote>
<p dir="auto">mITX gigabyte/asrock etc</p>
</blockquote>
<ul>
<li>Netgate 6100 would be my choice to serve this.</li>
<li>Any MoBo with Xeon E3-1230 will do the job</li>
<li>Intel Core i3, Core i5 or Core i7 would do the job also</li>
</ul>
<blockquote>
<p dir="auto">minimum 2x LAN intel</p>
</blockquote>
<ul>
<li>Intel i225<strong>v3</strong> you might be looking for</li>
<li>Intel i226 is supported with pfSense version 2.7</li>
</ul>
<blockquote>
<p dir="auto">minimum 4x SATA ports</p>
</blockquote>
<p dir="auto">Why not mSATA or M.2? For low power usage and heat?</p>
<blockquote>
<p dir="auto">CPU ultra low consumption Intel/AMD</p>
</blockquote>
<ul>
<li>Intel "Denverton" C3000 Series</li>
<li>Intel N5005 or Intel N6005 maybe your choice</li>
</ul>
<blockquote>
<p dir="auto">RAM DDR4</p>
</blockquote>
<p dir="auto">Is also given with a modern CPU type</p>
<blockquote>
<p dir="auto">Can you advise me some decent HW?</p>
</blockquote>
<ul>
<li>Netgate 6100.</li>
<li>mini-ITX Intel Xeon E3-1230v3</li>
<li>Intel N5005 or N6005 CPU successor of your j4125</li>
</ul>
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