X86 with 10Gbps NICs

Hardware MikroTik hardware general
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Hi Guys,

I have done some searching and can’t find a definitive answer.

We need to build a Router that will have dual 10Gbps (Fibre) NICs.
We’re looking at the Dell R610s, 6 Core, 4Gb ram etc. As you may have guessed we’re expecting to shift some serious traffic.

Can anyone offer me any guidance on 10Gig NICs? I’ve seen www.microtikrouter.com have built a solution using them.

Any idea which models we should be looking at?

Thanks

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You cannot go wrong with Intel x520 NIC’s

Dell will even be able to supply these in the R610’s and at a good price too.

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No more than ± 1.3Gbps with x520 NICs (Dell 720) linked at 10G/Full.

I would LOVE to see long term traffic graphs of ANY Mikrotik device (x86 or CCR) pushing more than 3Gbps…

I’ve now invested significant money into a x86 box, as well as CCR1036-8G-2S+EM and saying I’m unimpressed is an understatement. Nevermind WHAT I do, these devices peak out at about 1Gbps to 1.3Gbps with virtually idle CPUs.