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Subject: SMP on 4.11++ with > 4 cpus
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Does this work?

We have a Dual CPU dualcore with HTT that enumerates to 8 cpus.
It hangs badly under heavy networking load under 4.x.

Does anyone have an 8-way 4.x machine that works?

We do have  a small patch installed that helps it enumerate the CPUS.
(so that we see all the cpus).