Server Stress Test

whutdufudgewhutdufudge Join Date: 2004-10-07 Member: 32141Members
edited October 2004 in NS General Discussion
<div class="IPBDescription">helpers wanted</div> We are opening a large amount of servers on tripplet dual xeon machines.

Being that this a lovely place to attract NS fans, we threw up a 32 player NS Server.
We basically need some people to go in and get a game going, attract some folks. We want to see just how much the boxes can handle.

This is not a plug, we just need to stress test before we start renting out.




Here are the servers we are currently running.
24 Player CS 64.27.6.84:27015
32 Player DOD 64.27.6.84:27016
32 Player TFC 64.27.6.84:27017
28 Player CS:S 64.27.6.84:27014
28 Player CS:S 64.27.6.84:27013
32 Player SI 64.27.6.84:27019
32 Player NS 64.27.6.84:27018
64 Player BF1942 64.27.6.84:14567
As well as a freelancer server and streaming kmfdm radio:
www.kmfdmradio.net


Bandwidth isn't an issue, it's more a matter of what the machines can handle. These are all on one box, so the more players we get in there, the better we can gauge our limitations.

We'd appreciate your help!
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  • KaMiKaZe1KaMiKaZe1 Join Date: 2002-11-18 Member: 9196Members
    I have about 200 computers at my disposal. Let's see what these servers can do.
















    Not.
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  • MashpitMashpit Join Date: 2003-08-02 Member: 18763Members
    i'll check it out when i get back from college. maybe this server will be good for the epic 2 hour battles i have missed xD
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  • HibameHibame Join Date: 2003-11-16 Member: 22974Members, Reinforced - Shadow
    if all them servers are full at once, I feal for the poor computer
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  • ShockehShockeh If a packet drops on the web and nobody&#39;s near to see it... Join Date: 2002-11-19 Member: 9336NS1 Playtester, Forum Moderators, Constellation
    <!--QuoteBegin-whutdufuk+Oct 8 2004, 03:51 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (whutdufuk @ Oct 8 2004, 03:51 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> We are opening a large amount of servers on tripplet dual xeon machines.

    Being that this a lovely place to attract NS fans, we threw up a 32 player NS Server.
    We basically need some people to go in and get a game going, attract some folks. We want to see just how much the boxes can handle.

    This is not a plug, we just need to stress test before we start renting out.




    Here are the servers we are currently running.
    24 Player CS 64.27.6.84:27015
    32 Player DOD 64.27.6.84:27016
    32 Player TFC 64.27.6.84:27017
    28 Player CS:S 64.27.6.84:27014
    28 Player CS:S 64.27.6.84:27013
    32 Player SI 64.27.6.84:27019
    32 Player NS 64.27.6.84:27018
    64 Player BF1942 64.27.6.84:14567
    As well as a freelancer server and streaming kmfdm radio:
    www.kmfdmradio.net


    Bandwidth isn't an issue, it's more a matter of what the machines can handle. These are all on one box, so the more players we get in there, the better we can gauge our limitations.

    We'd appreciate your help! <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    Hi,

    Please tell me that is in some way aliased. If that's a single machine running on that IP, it's going to die, frankly. Horribly, in a painful way.

    - Shockwave
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  • Axel_StoneAxel_Stone Join Date: 2003-08-05 Member: 18993Members, Constellation
    ..indeed... I'm hoping triplet means 3 of them. I've only managed to get 2 NS Servers to run(Comfortably with full load of 24 players) on a dual p4 2ghz Xeon Win machine with 2gigs of mem. So, if that works I'll be impressed.<!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/smile-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
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  • ChurchChurch Meatshield grunt-fodder // Has pre-ordered NS2 Join Date: 2002-12-31 Member: 11646Members, Constellation
    32 players? THINK OF THE BALANCE!!! <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo-->
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  • whutdufudgewhutdufudge Join Date: 2004-10-07 Member: 32141Members
    Yes, we have three machies. Those are all on one. Like I said, we are <b>Stress testing the machines</b>. In order to find the limit for our machines (not your machines, our machines) then we need people to fill the servers. I've run various game servers for a long time, and am well aware of the ammount of cpu power the HL games eat, especially NS. We will make the adjustments and remove servers as we find our limit for each machine. You can hasstle me about it, or you can help, either way, I thought I'd simply bring the matter to all of your attention.

    Each machine has two 2.8ghz Xeon procs and two gigs corsair ram each.


    I'd like to thak Kamikaze!!! for his constructive remark.

    We stress tested each machine with 8 64 player BF coop servers (all full of cpu munching bots) and didn't have any issues with performance.

    I urge you to assist us, but can understand if you're busy.
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  • whutdufudgewhutdufudge Join Date: 2004-10-07 Member: 32141Members
    <!--QuoteBegin-Axel Stone+Oct 8 2004, 08:07 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Axel Stone @ Oct 8 2004, 08:07 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> ..indeed... I'm hoping triplet means 3 of them. I've only managed to get 2 NS Servers to run(Comfortably with full load of 24 players) on a dual p4 2ghz Xeon Win machine with 2gigs of mem. So, if that works I'll be impressed.<!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/smile-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile-fix.gif' /><!--endemo--> <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    We had 32 players in the NS server, 28 in the SI server, and then 16, 18, 28 in the three source servers (as well as 4 in the 1.6 server) and we didn't see a performance hit in the least.
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  • the_x5the_x5 the Xzianthian Join Date: 2004-03-02 Member: 27041Members, Constellation
    I'd love to help if it wasn't for the lack of broadband internet... <!--emo&:(--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/sad-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='sad-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->

    *cries, hides in corner, curles into fetal position*

    Any chance you'll be interested in me helping admin in the future?
    /me points to my forum's <a href='http://s8.invisionfree.com/xzianthia/index.php?showtopic=82' target='_blank'>Rules & Policies thread</a> from when I used to run a server
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  • Axel_StoneAxel_Stone Join Date: 2003-08-05 Member: 18993Members, Constellation
    poor x5 lol.

    I meant impressed if all on one machine. I'll be glad to help when I get home tonight. Right now I was just commenting. <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo-->
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  • whutdufudgewhutdufudge Join Date: 2004-10-07 Member: 32141Members
    And I appreciate the feedback, this is all great stuff to know.


    Also, being that we run 8 HL based servers, x5 brought up an important point.

    I'll be accepting applications from people willing to help me police my fleet. If you're qualified (and by qualified I mean have admin'd on a respectable server before... and wasn't fired for abusing).

    This discussion will be much easier to manage if it's taken to my forums on whutdufuk.com. If you have time, drop in and feed us some feedback.
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  • ShockehShockeh If a packet drops on the web and nobody&#39;s near to see it... Join Date: 2002-11-19 Member: 9336NS1 Playtester, Forum Moderators, Constellation
    Jeeeezz.....

    I was merely suggesting. As for a pair of bot filled 64 slot BF's, I find that unlikely. I run almost identical machines, and I've watched them die miserably to similar loads. The IP was why I was asking, because it would seem the same IP (Depending on port, I'm presuming NAPT here) points for all 3 machines.

    Don't assume that just because we didn't jump up & down screaming me me me it was flaming, or non-constructive.

    - Shockwave
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  • AlkillerAlkiller Join Date: 2004-05-23 Member: 28847Members
    <!--QuoteBegin-Shockwave+Oct 8 2004, 02:25 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Shockwave @ Oct 8 2004, 02:25 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Jeeeezz.....

    I was merely suggesting. As for a pair of bot filled 64 slot BF's, I find that unlikely. I run almost identical machines, and I've watched them die miserably to similar loads. The IP was why I was asking, because it would seem the same IP (Depending on port, I'm presuming NAPT here) points for all 3 machines.

    Don't assume that just because we didn't jump up & down screaming me me me it was flaming, or non-constructive.

    - Shockwave <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    Agreed with Shockwave... maybe you should reduce the load a little bit :/
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  • TalesinTalesin Our own little well of hate Join Date: 2002-11-08 Member: 7710NS1 Playtester, Forum Moderators
    edited October 2004
    Advertising for a server, even as a stress-test, is not permitted here. Ditto for recruiting staff.


    <span style='color:red'>*LOCKED.*</span>
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