Cisco Cisco IPS 4520 Sensor Weißbuch

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Contents

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1.1. Purpose

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1.2. Interpreting Data Sheet Metrics

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1.3. The Importance of Accurate Performance Metrics

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1.4. Overview of Performance Metrics

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2. IPS 4500 Product Line

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3. IPS 4300 Product Line

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4. Test Setup

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5. Throughput Testing

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5.1. Maximum Inspection Throughput

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5.2. Real-World Average Throughput

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6. Latency Testing

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6.1. Overview

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6.2. Latency Distribution

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7. Connection Testing

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7.1. Overview

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7.2. Maximum Concurrent Connections

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7.3. Maximum Connections per Second

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8. Conclusion

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