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Subject: IPFW performance on SMP (vs. PF)
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Hi,

I'll have to implement a packet filter on machines with
several cores (4 to 8).  Which one of the available filters
(IPFW, IPF, PF) will provide the best performance on such
SMP machines?  I heard that PF doesn't support SMP hardware
very well -- is that true?  Will IPFW be better?

Thanks for any insights.

Best regards
   Oliver

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