Kumar, if you have access to the Performance Estimator tool, that should give you the different sizing parameters such as network throughput, or whether you enable Advanced Malware Protection.  By the way, the IPS 4270 has reached End-of-Sale status....

Engineering is still testing AMP and SSL decryption performance (availability of the 2100s is still scheduled for the end of April) and they will be incorporated into our Performance Estimator tool when completed.

I will check my sofa cushions, Peter.

Don't forget about the Firepower 9300 as well.  It should be noted that all three sets are also able to run as a Firepower NGIPS (Next-generation IPS).

Peter, the "superior" throughput you mention - if you mean in comparison to the ASA 5500-X Series - is actually built in to the design.  But if you mean how it sustains that same throughput once the IPS function is activated - that is due to the dual...