Hello,
I'm looking for some information regarding concurrent sessions in Cisco IPS42xx models. Does the IPS has specific calculation when measuring the sessions? I'm comparing with Cisco SCE because I found out that SCE does bundle multiple flow/sessions into single flow/session like for FTP, SIP and few other protocols. So does the IPS do the same?
Thank you.
IPS and SCE is completely 2 separate products that perform 2 different functionalities.
IPS is a security appliance that predominantly performs signature based matching and anomaly detection, combined with new feature of global correlation and sensor based reputation.
SCE is a network optimizer and personaliser appliance, that provides bandwith optimazation, management and service control.
Here is more information on each products for your reference:
IPS: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/vpndevc/ps4077/index.html
SCE: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/partner/products/ps7045/index.html
Hope that helps.