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Pfsense functions like a router and firewall.

Pfsense functions like a router and firewall.

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SoloDroid
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09-06-2023, 03:11 AM
#1
Exploring the use of PF-Sense alone as a standalone switch instead of a router.
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SoloDroid
09-06-2023, 03:11 AM #1

Exploring the use of PF-Sense alone as a standalone switch instead of a router.

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PsychoFel
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09-06-2023, 11:43 AM
#2
It's a good idea, though super silly—just grab a switch because they don't cost much.
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PsychoFel
09-06-2023, 11:43 AM #2

It's a good idea, though super silly—just grab a switch because they don't cost much.

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silisak
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09-11-2023, 02:29 PM
#3
This seems completely illogical. What is the point of doing it?
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silisak
09-11-2023, 02:29 PM #3

This seems completely illogical. What is the point of doing it?

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jaffercake59
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09-11-2023, 06:44 PM
#4
Someone else pointed out it doesn't really fit dedicating a PC solely for that purpose. But if you have a PC in that spot that stays on all the time (and is connected directly, not just via Wi-Fi), then any Linux, BSD or Windows machine can serve as a software switch.
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jaffercake59
09-11-2023, 06:44 PM #4

Someone else pointed out it doesn't really fit dedicating a PC solely for that purpose. But if you have a PC in that spot that stays on all the time (and is connected directly, not just via Wi-Fi), then any Linux, BSD or Windows machine can serve as a software switch.

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fiona12
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09-12-2023, 03:29 PM
#5
It's feasible, though not very smart. A $15 switch would outperform PFSense when running software switches.
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fiona12
09-12-2023, 03:29 PM #5

It's feasible, though not very smart. A $15 switch would outperform PFSense when running software switches.

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MikesHD
Junior Member
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09-14-2023, 02:14 PM
#6
I aim to move data from a 40GB drive to a 10GB one using parts I already possess.
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MikesHD
09-14-2023, 02:14 PM #6

I aim to move data from a 40GB drive to a 10GB one using parts I already possess.

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Tuetme
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09-15-2023, 03:08 PM
#7
FreeBSD offers decent performance for networking, but it may not match Linux in speed or efficiency. pfSense might struggle with drivers for such high-speed cards. Linux seems more suitable, though handling software bridging at those rates would be challenging.
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Tuetme
09-15-2023, 03:08 PM #7

FreeBSD offers decent performance for networking, but it may not match Linux in speed or efficiency. pfSense might struggle with drivers for such high-speed cards. Linux seems more suitable, though handling software bridging at those rates would be challenging.

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Humongofrogo
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09-15-2023, 04:39 PM
#8
I think you're referring to using the 40Gbps and 10Gbps ports on your pfSense firewall for data transfer, not just moving large file sizes. Since pfSense doesn't handle hardware switching, performance will be limited. Unless your device is extremely powerful, achieving 10Gbps through it won't be feasible, let alone 40Gbps.
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Humongofrogo
09-15-2023, 04:39 PM #8

I think you're referring to using the 40Gbps and 10Gbps ports on your pfSense firewall for data transfer, not just moving large file sizes. Since pfSense doesn't handle hardware switching, performance will be limited. Unless your device is extremely powerful, achieving 10Gbps through it won't be feasible, let alone 40Gbps.

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blizzard015
Junior Member
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09-18-2023, 04:49 AM
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Hey, I tried to make it work but ended up choosing 10 gig instead.
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blizzard015
09-18-2023, 04:49 AM #9

Hey, I tried to make it work but ended up choosing 10 gig instead.

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howitis1
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09-20-2023, 03:23 AM
#10
What are the two network connections you have? Could a 40-gig interface support a 10-gig link by inserting an SFP+ into one of the QSFP shims or using a breakout cable?
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howitis1
09-20-2023, 03:23 AM #10

What are the two network connections you have? Could a 40-gig interface support a 10-gig link by inserting an SFP+ into one of the QSFP shims or using a breakout cable?

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