ipchains vs Layer 4 switch

ipchains vs Layer 4 switch

Post by Begga » Thu, 23 Nov 2000 02:27:05



Hi all,

I am wondering what's the performance of a Linux box with packet filter
compare with a layer 4 switch (eg. Arrowpoint).
Suppose I use a PIII 700Mhz machine.

I am not expect they have the same performace, but at least can it
ahieve half or something like that...... since I am wondering whethere
need to use a few thousand to buy a layer 4 switch or use a few hundred
to
set up a linux box.

Thanks!!


Dicky

 
 
 

1. packet filtering VS layer 4 switch

Hi all,

I am wondering what's the performance of a Linux box with packet filter
compare with a layer 4 switch (eg. Arrowpoint).
Suppose I use a PIII 700Mhz machine.

I am not expect they have the same performace, but at least can it
ahieve half or something like that...... since I am wondering whethere
need to use a few thousand to buy a layer 4 switch or use a few hundred
to
set up a linux box.

Thanks!!


Dicky

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