appliance recommendation

["lartc manchotnetworks net" <lartc manchotnetworks net>]

hi all,

can anyone comment on an excellent & inexpensive linux compatible
appliance with 4 or more ethernet ports that could be suitable for
bandwidth management and routing?

something like the 

http://www.en.storever.com/product/openbrick/openbrick-e

this is the only thing i could find, but i would prefer higher port
density ...


thanx!

charles