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mirvine
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Created on ‎03-14-2019 03:20 PM

CPU Hit on Software Switch vs Hardware Switch

Hello all, 

First time posting. 

I have a question that I can not seem to find the answer to. 

What is the CPU hit for using a software switch compared to a hardware switch. 

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Markus
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Created on ‎03-15-2019 02:53 AM

Hi,

Welcome to the Forums. This should answer your question: https://forum.fortinet.com/tm.aspx?tree=true&m=171412&mpage=1

Best regards


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boneyard
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Created on ‎03-19-2019 12:22 PM

it explains what is going on, but doesn't give any details on what exactly the CPU hit will be: 10%, 20%, .., 100%?

 

im afraid you wont get an actual answer. been working with FortiGates for some time now, but stuff like this you will need to experience, there are no calculators, tools or such that tell you.

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