I have just started looking at a project which needs to process high data
volumes. The idea is to string together a set of machines connected by a
Gigabit network. A typical data rate would be a sustained 350Mbits/s input
and output for each machine. The machines we are going to use will be 4 CPU
700Mhz running Linux. At the moment I am trying to do this with as little
CPU being used for the network I/O as possible. It looks like STP would be
ideal for this application. We are looking at using the Netgear GA620
network card - is this the best? Has anyone already done this (I/O both on
and off the machine at the same time) who is willing to give a potential CPU
loading?
John Thorp
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