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DPI platform runs on general purpose computers. However, due to deep code optimization and integration with the hardware, the hardware configuration has to meet some specific requirements:
- CPU has to support SSE 4.2 staring from Intel Nehalem (Xeon E5/E3 series is recommended but not required).
- The network cards on chipsets Intel 82575/82576/82580/82599/i350 or x540 with 2, 4 or 6 ports are required to process the traffic.
- Bypass is supported for cards Silicom.
- Any network adapter to handle control connection by SSH (usually the motherboard integrated one is OK).
DPI platform runs under OS CentOS 6.5 (CentOS x86_64) or higher.
Typical VAS Experts DPI configurations delivered by VAS Experts