Viable Freebsd Network Access Server projects....?

[Martes Wigglesworth]

Sorry list.  I was wondering why I did not get any responses.  The
omition of an appropriate subject was a mistake.  Please, no corrective
emails, thanks.

As stated, below, I am trying to find information on possible ways to
build a dialup access server with multi-modem cards, and possibly a
passive backplane setup, running FreeBSD.

Any information would be much appreciated.
-----Forwarded Message-----
> From: Martes Wigglesworth <martes.wigglesworth at earthlink.net>
> To: freebsd-isp list <freebsd-isp at freebsd.org>
> Subject:
> Date: Fri, 07 Jan 2005 21:51:07 +0300
> 
> Greetings, list.
> 
> I am wondering if it is possible to build my own NAS using passive
> backplane pci boards, and freebsd, instead of purchasing a vender
> appliance.  I have asked on efnet, and pretty-much they just laughed
at
> me, and began with the juvenile remarks.  Is it truely that out
> rageous?  I am aware of Cisco producing such equipement, however, I
> could have sworn that they are just running a variation of BSD
> themselves.  Any input would be much appreciated.
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Respectfully,


M.G.W.

System:
PCChips K7SOM MB 
AMD K7 Pro 1800 
256MB RAM
40GB HD
10/100 NIC
FreeBSD-5.2.1-RELEASE