

The number of connections is much less of a concern than the throughput required. Encrypting and decrypting traffic is CPU intensive. VPN - Heavy use of any of the VPN services included in the pfSense software will increase CPU requirements.


Most features do not factor into hardware sizing, although a few will have a significant impact on hardware utilization: The following outlines the best practices for choosing the appliance best suitable for your environment. 2.5 Gigabit, and 10 Gigabit SpeedsĤx Intel 2.5 GbE i226 Discrete (unswitched)
