[isp-bgp] Re: BGP-linux

["Tom (UnitedLayer)" <tom@...]

> > My advice is don't use Linux, last 2-3 installations I've seen using it
> > couldn't handle the packet load. I do know of one active installation that
> > seems to be ok, but the guy that runs it is very determined to make it
> > work and has the knowlege to back it up (most don't).
>
> What do you mean couldn't handle the packet load?

PPS and data volume killed the boxs regularly.
Same HW + Same Zebra, FreeBSD handled it with no blips.
If you want to hear more linux nightmares (I've got 5-6 good stories),
I'll share them offlist heh.

> I have a client using a bunch of Imagestream routers, which are basically
> customized linux boxes on industrial grade PC hardware.  One takes 6
> transit T1s and full routes from 2 providers.

Assume he's talking fast-ethernet instead of T1's and you've got a whole
different story. Having the routing table isn't really the issue, its data
volume.

"industrial grade PC hardware" is usually an industry buzzword for putting
a standard MOBO in a rackmountable case. I've seen people calling
craptacular $55 motherboards in 2U cases "industrial strength"...
Far from reality, there is marketing hype a plenty!