Would netgate hamakua work for this setup?

covex · Apr 7, 2011, 2:33 AM

hi! need a router for 100mbps colo. currently i have web, email and database servers there with 20 ipsec tunnels (5mbps tops). i'm doing 150pps on average with spikes to 800pps.
i also wanna know if there is anything out there similar to hamakua but with 6 net ports. my budget is $700-$800
tnx

cmb · Apr 7, 2011, 5:11 AM

That's more than adequate for that kind of volume. Not a whole lot of lower priced options with 6 ports. Couple old servers could come in under that price, setup with CARP to address the higher likelihood of hardware failure.

covex · Apr 8, 2011, 1:46 AM

thanks cmb!
would crypto card help to unload the cpu or is it just a waste of money?
what about linitx FX5622, is it any good?

update
found network appliance with intel celeron 440 2ghz, 1gb ram and 6 giga ports on Intel 82574 controller. bit over my budget but should do the trick