looking for gigabit network appliances

[N.J. Mann]

Hi,


In message <20110327131643.GA36085 at psconsult.nl>,
	Paul Schenkeveld (freebsd at psconsult.nl) wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> I've been happily using many Soekris network appliances for almost 10
> years now but Soekris is not in a big hurry to come with a gigabit
> platform :(
> 
> So I am looking for for a decent network appliance platform to start
> replacing Soekris boxes.  On my wish list are:
> 
>   - Can run FreeBSD >= 8.2 (i386 or amd64).
>   - Models with 4 to 8 (or more) network interfaces, at least 4 gigabit
>     but all gigabit is better.  Preferrably Intel em or igb chips.
>   - Preferrably a choice of low power CPUs (Intel Atom D510/D525?) and
>     more powerful CPUs (Core 2/Xeon)
>   - Bootable from flash or (SATA 2,5") SSD
>   - 1U rackmount models available but preferrably also small passively
>     cooled desktop boxes.
>   - Serial console preferrable over VGA console.
>   - IPMI would be a plus but not absolutely required.
>   - Distribution channel in Europe.
> 
> Any ideas?

How about a FX5622?

http://linitx.com/viewproduct.php?prodid=12133

I have been thinking about replacing a net4801 I have running m0n0wall
with one, but have not got around to it yet.  There do appear to be
problems running pfSense in them, but it can be worked around:

http://forum.pfsense.org/index.php/topic,21194.0.html


Cheers,
       Nick.
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