From: Piotr M (pitt2k@gmail.com)
Date: Thu Dec 25 2008 - 11:29:47 ARST
Guys,
I have Dell XPS M1330 laptop with the following config:
CPU: Core2Duo 2.4GHz, T8300
RAM: 3GB
HDD: 200GB SATA 7200rpm
I can successfuly run full IE/Narbik topology (12-14 routers) with
full BGP/IGP configuration at 60% CPU max.
I run it under Ubuntu and it works perfectly, no waiting, no packet
drops. I used it for my preparation to RS and now I'm using it for SP.
I have never experienced crash or any keepalives drop, no issues under
the linux at all. When you want to use it under WinXP, use 7200 images
as they are working better than 3600/2600 in my opinion. The key is a
correct IdlePC value!
HTH,
PM
2008/12/25 Cyrus <cyrus.mgh@gmail.com>:
> Lovnish,
>
>
> Did u run full scenario on your laptop? (ospf bgp ,... ) What I see is after
> running ospf and bgp , every thing become slow, u cannot ping some
> interfaces due to lost packet.
>
>
> Cyrus
>
>
>
>
> On Thu, Dec 25, 2008 at 9:12 PM, <lovnish.sharma@bt.com> wrote:
>
>> I purchased a Laptop with below configration & I am able to run all the
>> routers & switches of IE Labs simulteneously on Dynamips.
>>
>> I am able work without any hassles on this configuration.
>>
>> Sony Vaio, VGN FW21E model
>>
>> CPU
>>
>> Microprocessor Full Name Intel. Core(tm)2 Duo Processor P8400,
>> Supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep. Technology
>> Microprocessor Manufacturer Intel.
>> Microprocessor Speed (GHz) 2.26
>> L2 Cache (KB) 3072 Advanced Smart Cache
>> Frontside Bus (MHz) 1066
>> Number of Cores 2
>>
>> Memory
>>
>> Memory Speed (MHz) 800
>> Memory Type DDR2 SDRAM (2x2048MB)
>> Max. Memory (MB) 4096
>> Max Memory Comment In the case of 4GB, a portion of the system memory
>> over 3GB might not be available to the operating system
>> Memory Size (MB) 4096
>>
>>
>> ________________________________
>>
>> From: nobody@groupstudy.com on behalf of Andy Hogard
>> Sent: Thu 25/12/2008 08:29
>> To: Piotr
>> Cc: Nick Griffin; CCIE in6months; Cisco certification
>> Subject: Re: Dynamips server recommendation
>>
>>
>>
>> Hahah, was not able to resists some googling on the processors, yeah Q6600
>> turns out to be more bang for the money atm. While Q8820/30 will sooner or
>> latter will replace them, and prolly go down to the 180USD price line. :)
>>
>> Sorry for going a bit OT. :P
>>
>> On Thu, Dec 25, 2008 at 1:29 PM, Andy Hogard <andyhogard@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> > Hmm, I actually meant the Q8200/Q8300 earlier and not qQ8800 ..sorry for
>> > the errata.
>> >
>> > Piotr, wouldnt it be better if one goes by the benchmarking results for
>> > multithreaded applications (games) rather than just l3/l2 cache nos. eh.
>> You
>> > know the best place to lookup would be tomshardware charts, again I am
>> not
>> > the one building this machine, so wont get into nitty gritty details of
>> it.
>> >
>> > Yeah I know for the price of ram 8gig seems to be ok, but again not all
>> > have a free unlimited budget.
>> >
>> > My two cents.
>> >
>> >
>> > On Thu, Dec 25, 2008 at 5:56 AM, Piotr <usaccie@gmail.com> wrote:
>> >
>> >> I have the Q6600 quad core vista 64 bit OS, 8gb ram and dynamips fly's
>> on
>> >> it. I know if I move to ubuntu it will be even faster but it runs fine
>> now
>> >> so why change OS's!
>> >> Do some research on the processor before you buy. Like the Q8300 comes
>> >> with
>> >> a very crappy 4mb cache, waste of money.
>> >>
>> >> It must be a quad core. The Q6600 packs a lot of bang for the buck and
>> is
>> >> a
>> >> VERY good processor. It's better then some of the new ones.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> http://compare.intel.com/pcc/showchart.aspx?mmID=38497,37586,37582,458896,49445,33423,39107,885492&familyID=1&culture=en-US
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> On Wed, Dec 24, 2008 at 11:42 AM, Nick Griffin
>> >> <nick.jon.griffin@gmail.com>wrote:
>> >>
>> >> > I built a cheap server comprised of a Q6600 quad core processor, 8 gig
>> >> of
>> >> > memory, terabyte of drive space (7200) rpm. I run this on a suse 10.3,
>> >> and
>> >> > I
>> >> > can easily run a R/S topology with protocols, as well as a s/p
>> topology
>> >> > with
>> >> > the cpu in the 60-80% range, between 30-40 routers. I spent around
>> $900,
>> >> > and
>> >> > with the right idle pc values it works awesome. I would definitly go
>> >> with
>> >> > the quad core option.
>> >> >
>> >> > HTH
>> >> >
>> >> > Nick Griffin
>> >> >
>> >> > On Wed, Dec 24, 2008 at 8:39 AM, CCIE in6months <
>> >> cciein6months@gmail.com
>> >> > >wrote:
>> >> >
>> >> > > Hello group,
>> >> > >
>> >> > > I am preparing for R*S lab and at this stage I am arranging R&S lab
>> >> > > equipment. I am not thinking to buy real equipment but dynamips
>> >> server.
>> >> > >
>> >> > > Can anyone advise which of the options below would be the right one
>> ,
>> >> > > regardless of cost. I need a good performance.
>> >> > >
>> >> > > Option 1
>> >> > > ======
>> >> > > Dual-core XEON 3.0 GHZ processor, 4GIG RAM, 72Ghz Hard-disk (HP
>> >> ML580
>> >> > G3
>> >> > > server)
>> >> > >
>> >> > > Option 2
>> >> > > ======
>> >> > > Single Quad Core 3.0 Ghz processor, 4 GIG RAM, 72Ghz Hard-disk (Dell
>> >> or
>> >> > > local brand)
>> >> > >
>> >> > >
>> >> > > Any consideration for low noise server? I know HP server is going to
>> >> make
>> >> > > noise.
>> >> > >
>> >> > > All I need is to run dynamips on this server. I will be using IEWB
>> 5x
>> >> to
>> >> > > start with and later on other vendor.
>> >> > >
>> >> > > Thanks in Advance
>> >> > >
>> >> > >
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