RE: [cobalt-users] 380GIG raq4 experience

["Sim Ayers" <sim@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> Does anyone have experience using a raq4 for a dedicated site
> w/400 gig xfer per month current average? (this is what the site is
> currently doing
> on another platform.)  20,000 daily visitors. Site is expected to 
> double in
> 18 months.
> 
> Site contents: Currently html, lots of pictures changed daily, 
> with monthly
> updates
> of .mp3 interviews and supporting zip'd files.  This is not a music site.
> 
> What is the real deal for a site with this much volume on a raq?
> We use raqs but don't have any single site with this much demand.
> 
> Any insights and "watch for this and that" are appreciated.
> 
> Dave
> 

RAQ Notes:

RAQ4 with 512 RAM
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RAQ4 CPU was overloaded  with 100 request per minute for a zip file.
RAQ4 handled 6 cgi/mysql request per second with no problem.
RAQ4 sent 20,000 emails in 2 hours with no problem.

RAQ3 with 128 RAM
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RAQ3 sent 50,000 emails in 6 hours with no problem.
RAQ3 CPU was overloaded with 3,000 cgi/mysql request per hour.


Sim