RE: [squid-users] Squid Hardware to Handle 150Mbps Peaks

> Date: Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:02:14 -0800
> From: jthork_at_gmail.com
> To: squid-users_at_squid-cache.org
> Subject: [squid-users] Squid Hardware to Handle 150Mbps Peaks
>
> We currently have a commercial proxy solution in place but since we increased
> our bandwidth to 150meg connection, the proxy is slowing things down
> considerably as it's spec'd for 10meg connections. The commercial vendor
> proposes a new appliance that is 5 times what we can afford to spend. We're
> considering Squid as an option, but it needs to be able to support 50meg
> sustained throughput with spikes to 150meg.
>
> We have about 200 users and only need the proxy to support ICAP integration
> with our DLP solution. The Squid proxy should provide visibility into our
> SSL connections for the DLP solution to scan and also provide blocking of
> web/FTP connections containing sensitive data. Caching and web filtering
> are secondary needs.
>
> I expect Squid would be able to support our needs, but also expect that it
> won't run on light hardware (which is the reason behind our current need in
> the first place). Are there recommended hardware specs for such a
> configuration?
>
> Any suggestions are appreciated.
>

We do about 500 Mbps constant at 600-700 reqs/sec on a Q6600. We do not do any caching. Most of these are SSL connections. This should give you an indication.

Squid should be able to handle what you want easily. Just throw at it some spare hardware and start testing.

Jenny
Received on Thu Jan 19 2012 - 06:27:49 MST