MikroTik

We plan to use RB532A to aggregate 3 links of 20Mbps each. We are currently doing it with a P3 server which is a bit too bulky for remote site environment.

Do you think RB532A can handle link bonding of 3x 20Mbps? Any experience to share? What is the max. speed and the # of link RB532A can handle?

rb500 series support only 2 pcmcia interfaces.

are you thinking of making 3 ends connected to the rb532a for 20mbit each?

rb500 series support only 2 pcmcia interfaces.

That's a pretty random answer - neither on-topic nor accurate?

I'd say you're being a bit ambitious with the RB532 if you plan to aggregate those links & use to their full extent... I doubt the cpu will cope with that traffic...

Why not go one of the mini-ITX routes with a bit more cpu?

are you thinking of making 3 ends connected to the rb532a for 20mbit each?

Actually we want to aggregate 3x 20Mbps using Ethernet (RB532A with ethernet extender), with a total aggregated throughput of 60Mbps. Anyone tried that?

rb500 series support only 2 pcmcia interfaces.

That's a pretty random answer - neither on-topic nor accurate?

I'd say you're being a bit ambitious with the RB532 if you plan to aggregate those links & use to their full extent... I doubt the cpu will cope with that traffic...

Why not go one of the mini-ITX routes with a bit more cpu?

Can you suggest any mini-ITX and the source? Space is a constraint, that's why we thought of using the RB532.

If you're just combining 3 ethernet links, perhaps a managed ethernet switch like the HP procurve 25xx or 26xx would do? I think they load balance when setting up trunk group with multiple ports. You can download the manual from their webpage to read more of course.

rb500 series support only 2 pcmcia interfaces.

2 miniPCI interfaces.

rb500 series support only 2 pcmcia interfaces.

2 miniPCI interfaces.

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