MX datasheet speeds don't match MX Sizing Principles

[AlexCoste]

Looking at the throughout speeds (excluding Adv Sec features) of MX105 in the datasheet and the MX Sizing Principles, they seem to be different - 3Gbps on the datasheet and 5Gbps on the sizing guide.

Does anyone know why that's the case and what's a realistic throughput to expect from MX105?

For context, customer has MX105 and looking to upgrade to a 5Gb line as long as the MX105 can deal with those speeds.

[RaphaelL · Accepted solution]

Hi ,

The network performance benchmarks listed in the KB are target numbers based on initial testing and can change on further testing.

https://documentation.meraki.com/MX/MX_Overviews_and_Specifications/MX95%2F%2F105_Datasheet

Thoses number are prior to firmware MX 18.2

So if you are running MX 18.2++ you are getting the numbers from : https://documentation.meraki.com/MX/MX_Sizing_Information/MX_Sizing_Principles

[GIdenJoe]

I view it more as maximum under ideal circumstances on the datasheet.
The sizing guide uses EMIX which is a better test anyway.

With some tuning you can get speeds between the advanced security throughput and the full throughput if you leave out some categories of the IPS.