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From: Michael Buffer <embuff@gmail.com>
Subject: iptables on multiple CPUs (SMP & Hyperthreading question)
Date: Thu, 2 Jun 2005 17:21:36 -0500
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I'm considering purchasing some firewall machines for my organization, and
I am trying to decide whether a machine with multiple CPUs is worth the
additional expense performance-wise (aside from being able to assign CPUs
to interfaces).  I'd also like to know whether there are any stability
issues with iptables & SMP (and/or hyperthreading with multiple CPUs).
Any input would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Michael