CS:S Bandwidth Usage: Data in GB? + Server Ability

[Fatty]

When considering a dedicated or colocated server, the packages always state how much BW you can use (i.e. 1000GB of Traffic, etc).

Does anyone have the figures on how much bandwidth is used for say, a 24 player server fully loaded, over a period of an hour?

Is anyone running servers on this type of package that has some data they could share with me as far as how many servers are run and what their usage is?

Our three CS:S servers are very established ( http://www.gamerscoalition.com/htmlgc/servertraffic.shtml ) so I'd need some data from someone who runs servers with considerable traffic.

The other big question that comes into play is how many servers I can run on a system. Obviously GSPs don't generally share with you how many servers they are packing on systems, so I'm again looking for people that are doing this on their own. For example, on a Dual AMD 2400+ with 1GB SDRAM, what could I expect as far as CS:S slots? Could something like that handle several large public servers?

Thanks for any constructive input.

Fatty
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[Stealth]

I would say with regards to GSP's packing servers on systems, some overload (not good) but most publicise that they will not run more than 3 on one machine.
This always depends on the server spec. I would say the server you specified is a very good one, you could probably manage 4 css servers at 24 slots (not constantly full, but a fair whack of players on each) without any lag.

1000gb seems a standard amount (US server im guessing) which will also be plenty, UK bandwidth is much more expensive and we still get by.

[matty8512]

Ok mate

im running servers on a
AMD Athlon 64+ 3700
1024Mb RAM
120Gb SATA 7200RPM HDD
With Unlimeted Monthly Transfer

So far
well.. when i started it ran 5 servers fine which were
3 x 66 - 12 Man
2 x 100 - 12 Man

Now I think that took up around.. well i was suprised that it only took around 50gb i think

but i have the monthly quota
which was agh cant find it but
i think it was about 170gb?

but now we're running
8 Servers
4 x 66 Tick 12 Man
1 x 66 Tick 24 Man
2 x 100 Tick 12 Man
1 x 100 Tick 24 Man

And it runs absolutely fine
oh yeah and of course bftp and teamspeak we have 8 ts servers =-)

oh yeh one more thing

we're running 2 shoutcast servers which have listners 24/7 and its fine

all on a 100mb line in london

only thing is it lags when you go on remote assistance but thats it =-)

[insanity]

matty8512 Wrote:So far
well.. when i started it ran 5 servers fine which were
3 x 66 - 12 Man
2 x 100 - 12 Man

Now I think that took up around.. well i was suprised that it only took around 50gb i think

Are you serious? All them servers only used around 50gig in a month?
I have 50gig a month allowance on 100mbit pipe in Australia currently running
1 x 33 - 14 Player
1 x 33 - 16 Player
Its school holidays down here so they are packed most of the day.
Its funmap servers and all downloads are done on a seperate server.
Does anything think 50gig will last for them 2 servers?

Thanks,
James

[Stealth]

50gb *technically* wont be enough if you had both full 24/7 but you should manage to get bye if you limit the update rates

[insanity]

Ah thats ok thanks. Because most are only really active from 4pm to 12am

What do you think i should limit my update rates to?


Thanks,
James

[twinsen]

LOL just posted bout ma new server guess i splashed out on the bandwidth too much but hey. A 100mbit line in london for £82 with unlimited transfer cant be a bad thing. Man i might have undeestimated my server. KWWWWWL btw thts including the server xeon 3ghz shud run ok right.
Nice to see another scottish user i live in scotland near edinburgh.

[insanity]

Oh how i hate australian bandwidth!
It costs so much and alot of the world have their unlimited transfer with no worries
its not cheap running cs server in australia

[Stealth]

twinsen Wrote:Nice to see another scottish user i live in scotland near edinburgh.

Livingston?

Airdrie, me ;¬)

[twinsen]

good point insanity but the reward you get is an entire country using your server as im guessing there are less servers in australia.

[insanity]

Yeh we have people from all over australia in our fanbase.
But damn bandwidth costs a load.
Some weekends can get upto $50AU!

Currently working out some adsense for our site to help cover costs