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| | RAM | Not less than 8Gb, it is necessary to install memory modules in all processor channels on the motherboard | | | RAM | Not less than 8Gb, it is necessary to install memory modules in all processor channels on the motherboard | |
| | SSD Disks | To host the OS and SSG software, it is necessary to use 2 disks with a capacity of 256GB or more, combined in RAID 1 (mirror). It is necessary to use a hardware RAID controller. NVMe SSD disks (in M.2, U.2 form factor or PCI Express expansion cards) are a priority. If the platform does not support this type of media, we recommend using SATA/SAS SSD (DWPD>=1) instead of HDDs | | | SSD Disks | To host the OS and SSG software, it is necessary to use 2 disks with a capacity of 256GB or more, combined in RAID 1 (mirror). It is necessary to use a hardware RAID controller. NVMe SSD disks (in M.2, U.2 form factor or PCI Express expansion cards) are a priority. If the platform does not support this type of media, we recommend using SATA/SAS SSD (DWPD>=1) instead of HDDs | |
| | Number of network ports | At least **3 ports are required**: **one** for the remote management using SSH (any kind of chipset), **the two** other to process network traffic ([[https://core.dpdk.org/supported/nics/|network cards with DPDK support]]) | | | Number of network ports | At least **3 ports are required**: **one** for the remote management using SSH (any kind of chipset), **the two** other to process network traffic ([[https://core.dpdk.org/supported/nics/|network cards with DPDK support]]). The current version of DPDK is 25.11. | |
| | Supported network cards | It is recommended to use **only tested cards** on **Intel** chipsets ((if your card is not on the tested list, software adaptation, development, and additional testing will be required)) with 2, 4, or 6 ports ((a specific model list is not provided, as there is a very large selection of manufacturers for these cards: from Intel itself to branded options like Huawei, HP, Dell, Silicom, Advantech, Lanner, Supermicro, Silicom, and dozens of others, as well as built-in cards on motherboards or as part of SOC)). The most popular models: \\ **1GbE interfaces:** \\ - e1000 (82540, 82545, 82546) \\ - e1000e (82571, 82572, 82573, 82574, 82583, ICH8, ICH9, ICH10, PCH, PCH2, I217, I218, I219) \\ - igb (82573, 82576, 82580, I210, I211, I350, I354, DH89xx) \\ - igc (I225) \\ \\ **10GbE interfaces:** \\ - ixgbe (82598, 82599, X520, X540, X550) \\ - i40e (X710, XL710, X722, XXV710) \\ - mlx5 \\ \\ **25GbE interfaces:** \\ - i40e (XXV710) \\ - mlx5 \\ \\ **Many server platforms have bandwidth limitations for 40G/100G ports, we recommend purchasing equipment from our partners for these installations** \\ \\ **40GbE interfaces:** (the x8 PCIe 3.0 card has a maximum bandwidth of 64Gbps. Thus, a 2x40GbE port card can handle no more than 32Gbps in + 32Gbps out in inline mode. In on-stick mode, a 2x40GbE port card can handle no more than 64Gbps in+out across both ports. To avoid these limitations, it is recommended to use only one port on a two-port 40GbE card \\ - i40e (X710, XL710, X722, XXV710) \\ \\ **100GbE interfaces require a motherboard with PCIe 4.0 x16 or higher support. PCIe 4.0 x16 supports 256Gbps in each direction:** A 2x100GbE card is guaranteed to handle up to 100Gbps in + 28Gbps out in inline mode. In on-stick mode, a 2x100GbE port card can handle no more than 128Gbps in+out per port. For onstick, it is recommended to use only one port on a dual-port 100GbE card.\\ - mlx5 (ConnectX-4, ConnectX-4 Lx, ConnectX-5, ConnectX-6, ConnectX-6 Dx, ConnectX-6 Lx, ConnectX-7) \\ - ice (Intel E810, E810-CQDA2, Intel E830, Intel E610) **For BRAS PPPoE, only Intel 100G cards must be used (Mellanox cards lack RSS support for PPPoE traffic; RSS enables preliminary traffic balancing on the card)** | | | Supported network cards | It is recommended to use **only tested cards** on **Intel** chipsets ((if your card is not on the tested list, software adaptation, development, and additional testing will be required)) with 2, 4, or 6 ports ((a specific model list is not provided, as there is a very large selection of manufacturers for these cards: from Intel itself to branded options like Huawei, HP, Dell, Silicom, Advantech, Lanner, Supermicro, Silicom, and dozens of others, as well as built-in cards on motherboards or as part of SOC)). The most popular models: \\ **1GbE interfaces:** \\ - e1000 (82540, 82545, 82546) \\ - e1000e (82571, 82572, 82573, 82574, 82583, ICH8, ICH9, ICH10, PCH, PCH2, I217, I218, I219) \\ - igb (82573, 82576, 82580, I210, I211, I350, I354, DH89xx) \\ - igc (I225) \\ \\ **10GbE interfaces:** \\ - ixgbe (82598, 82599, X520, X540, X550) \\ - i40e (X710, XL710, X722, XXV710) \\ - mlx5 \\ \\ **25GbE interfaces:** \\ - i40e (XXV710) \\ - mlx5 \\ \\ **Many server platforms have bandwidth limitations for 40G/100G ports, we recommend purchasing equipment from our partners for these installations** \\ \\ **40GbE interfaces:** (the x8 PCIe 3.0 card has a maximum bandwidth of 64Gbps. Thus, a 2x40GbE port card can handle no more than 32Gbps in + 32Gbps out in inline mode. In on-stick mode, a 2x40GbE port card can handle no more than 64Gbps in+out across both ports. To avoid these limitations, it is recommended to use only one port on a two-port 40GbE card \\ - i40e (X710, XL710, X722, XXV710) \\ \\ **100GbE interfaces require a motherboard with PCIe 4.0 x16 or higher support. PCIe 4.0 x16 supports 256Gbps in each direction:** A 2x100GbE card is guaranteed to handle up to 100Gbps in + 28Gbps out in inline mode. In on-stick mode, a 2x100GbE port card can handle no more than 128Gbps in+out per port. For onstick, it is recommended to use only one port on a dual-port 100GbE card.\\ - mlx5 (ConnectX-4, ConnectX-4 Lx, ConnectX-5, ConnectX-6, ConnectX-6 Dx, ConnectX-6 Lx, ConnectX-7) \\ - ice (Intel E810, E810-CQDA2, Intel E830, Intel E610) **For BRAS PPPoE, only Intel 100G cards must be used (Mellanox cards lack RSS support for PPPoE traffic; RSS enables preliminary traffic balancing on the card)** | |
| | Bypass support | Bypass is supported for Silicom cards [[https://www.silicom-usa.com/pr/server-adapters/networking-bypass-adapters/100-gigabit-ethernet-bypass-networking-server-adapters/p4cg2bpi81-bypass-server-adapter/|100GbE]], [[https://www.silicom-usa.com/pr/server-adapters/networking-bypass-adapters/40-gigabit-ethernet-bypass-networking-server-adapters/pe340g2bpi71-server-adapter/|40GbE]], [[http://www.silicom-usa.com/pr/server-adapters/networking-bypass-adapters/10-gigabit-ethernet-bypass-networking-server-adapters/pe210g2bpi9-ethernet-bypass/|10GbE]] and [[http://www.silicom-usa.com/cats/server-adapters/networking-bypass-adapters/gigabit-ethernet-bypass-networking-server-adapters/|1GbE]] | | | Bypass support | Bypass is supported for [[https://lr-link.com/ru/products/Cyber-Security-Adapters/Bypass-Network-Adapters.html|LR-LINK]] and Silicom cards [[https://www.silicom-usa.com/pr/server-adapters/networking-bypass-adapters/100-gigabit-ethernet-bypass-networking-server-adapters/p4cg2bpi81-bypass-server-adapter/|100GbE]], [[https://www.silicom-usa.com/pr/server-adapters/networking-bypass-adapters/40-gigabit-ethernet-bypass-networking-server-adapters/pe340g2bpi71-server-adapter/|40GbE]], [[http://www.silicom-usa.com/pr/server-adapters/networking-bypass-adapters/10-gigabit-ethernet-bypass-networking-server-adapters/pe210g2bpi9-ethernet-bypass/|10GbE]] and [[http://www.silicom-usa.com/cats/server-adapters/networking-bypass-adapters/gigabit-ethernet-bypass-networking-server-adapters/|1GbE]] | |
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| <note important>SSG platform operates only under control of the [[en:veos:installation|VEOS (VAS Experts Operating System)]]</note> | <note important>SSG platform operates only under control of the [[en:veos:installation|VEOS (VAS Experts Operating System)]]\\ :!: When selecting hardware, take into account the information in [[en:veos:changelogs]].</note> |
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| ===== Recommended Requirements ===== | ===== Recommended Requirements ===== |
| | 80 | 70 | **SSG-80** | 64 [[https://www.amd.com/en/products/cpu/amd-epyc-7702p|AMD 7702P]] | 160 | 12x10G, 6x25G, 6x40G, 4x100G | 6000 | 18M pps | 30K | 60M | 1000K | | | 80 | 70 | **SSG-80** | 64 [[https://www.amd.com/en/products/cpu/amd-epyc-7702p|AMD 7702P]] | 160 | 12x10G, 6x25G, 6x40G, 4x100G | 6000 | 18M pps | 30K | 60M | 1000K | |
| | 100 | 80 | **SSG-100** | 64 [[https://www.amd.com/en/products/cpu/amd-epyc-7702p|AMD 7702P]] | 192 | 20x10G, 8x25G, 8x40G, 4x100G | 7000 | 20M pps | 40K | 80M | 1300K | | | 100 | 80 | **SSG-100** | 64 [[https://www.amd.com/en/products/cpu/amd-epyc-7702p|AMD 7702P]] | 192 | 20x10G, 8x25G, 8x40G, 4x100G | 7000 | 20M pps | 40K | 80M | 1300K | |
| | 120 | 100 | **SSG-120** | 64 [[https://www.amd.com/en/products/cpu/amd-epyc-9534|AMD 9534]] | 256 | 20x10G, 8x25G, 8x40G, 4x100G | 10000 | 22M pps | 50K | 100M | 1300K | | | 120 | 100 | **SSG-120** | 64 [[https://www.amd.com/en/products/cpu/amd-epyc-9534|AMD 9534]] | 256 | 20x10G, 8x25G, 8x40G, 4x100G | 10000 | 22M pps | 50K | 100M | 1500K | |
| | 180 | 160 | **SSG-180** | 96 [[https://www.amd.com/en/products/cpu/amd-epyc-9654|AMD 9654]] | 384 | 24x10G, 16x25G, 10x40G, 6x100G | 12000 | 30M pps | 60K | 120M | 1500K | | | 180 | 160 | **SSG-180** | 96 [[https://www.amd.com/en/products/cpu/amd-epyc-9654|AMD 9654]] | 384 | 24x10G, 16x25G, 10x40G, 6x100G | 12000 | 27M pps | 60K | 120M | 1700K | |
| | 240 | 200 | **SSG-240** | 128 [[https://www.amd.com/en/products/cpu/amd-epyc-9754|AMD 9754]] | 512 | 16x25G, 14x40G, 8x100G | 15000 | 45M pps | 80K | 160M | 2000K | | | 240 | 200 | **SSG-240** | 128 [[https://www.amd.com/en/products/cpu/amd-epyc-9754|AMD 9754]] | 512 | 16x25G, 14x40G, 8x100G | 15000 | 33M pps | 80K | 160M | 2500K | |
| | 300 | 260 | **SSG-300** | 160 [[https://www.amd.com/en/products/processors/server/epyc/9005-series/amd-epyc-9845.html|AMD 9845]] | 768 | 24x25G, 16x40G, 10x100G | 20000 | 52M pps | 120K | 240M | 3000K | | | 300 | 260 | **SSG-300** | 160 [[https://www.amd.com/en/products/processors/server/epyc/9005-series/amd-epyc-9845.html|AMD 9845]] | 768 | 24x25G, 16x40G, 10x100G | 20000 | 37M pps | 120K | 240M | 3000K | |
| | 360 | 320 | **SSG-360** | 192 [[https://www.amd.com/en/products/processors/server/epyc/9005-series/amd-epyc-9965.html|AMD 9965]] | 768 | 28x25G, 20x40G, 12x100G | 24000 | 60M pps | 180K | 360M | 4500K | | | 360 | 320 | **SSG-360** | 192 [[https://www.amd.com/en/products/processors/server/epyc/9005-series/amd-epyc-9965.html|AMD 9965]] | 768 | 28x25G, 20x40G, 12x100G | 24000 | 40M pps | 180K | 360M | 3500K | |
| <note warning>Important when selecting a server:\\ | <note warning>Important when selecting a server:\\ |
| - **The Stingray SG uses only one processor** because of the impact on performance of [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-uniform_memory_access| NUMA]] for dual-processor configurations. | - **The Stingray SG uses only one processor** because of the impact on performance of [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-uniform_memory_access| NUMA]] for dual-processor configurations. |
