Distributed network fabric solution providing controllerless SDN automation, network virtualization, and integrated monitoring with ultra-low latency for trading environments.
High-performance networking hardware including servers, switches, and specialized cables designed to minimize transaction processing delays for high-frequency trading operations.
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Network Latency The time it takes for data to travel from source to destination across the network. |
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Packet Loss Rate Fraction of data packets lost during transmission across the network. |
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Jitter Variation in packet delay at the destination node. |
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Bandwidth Total amount of data that can be transmitted per unit time. |
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Deterministic Routing Ability to ensure consistent and predictable path selection for data packets. |
Controllerless SDN enables deterministic routing through software policies for consistent path selection. | |
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Quality of Service (QoS) Support Prioritization of different types of network traffic for optimized performance. |
Pluribus SDN supports QoS for optimized, prioritized traffic especially in trading use cases. | |
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Zero Packet Reordering Guarantees in-sequence packet delivery for real-time data integrity. |
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Congestion Management Mechanisms to detect and control congestion in network traffic. |
Distributed fabric architecture enables congestion management via programmable SDN controls. | |
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Time Synchronization Precision clock synchronization across network devices for accurate timestamping. |
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Multicast Capability Ability to efficiently distribute market data to multiple endpoints simultaneously. |
Market data distribution is a use case; multicast support is featured in the Pluribus Netvisor One OS. | |
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Hardware Timestamping Ability of network hardware to apply precise timestamps to packets. |
Netvisor ONE OS/Adaptive Cloud Fabric supports PTP and hardware timestamping. | |
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Flow Control Protocols Protocols that manage data transmission to avoid congestion and data loss. |
Native support for flow control (802.3x, and SDN policies). | |
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Redundant Network Paths Backup network routes for resilience against hardware/failure. |
Fabric architecture supports link and path redundancy natively for resilience. | |
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Network Interface Card (NIC) Offload Features Specialized hardware features in NICs that accelerate packet processing. |
Pluribus hardware partners include NIC offload features; SDN leverages NIC capabilities. |
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High-Speed Switches Switches designed for wire-speed packet switching with minimal internal delay. |
Switch hardware is high-speed (10/25/40/100GbE), minimal switch fabric delay. | |
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Low-Latency Network Interface Cards (NICs) NICs specifically designed for rapid data transfer and packet processing. |
Supported switches come with low-latency NICs by design. | |
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Specialized Cables (e.g., Fiber, Twinax) Use of low-latency, high-bandwidth cables to connect servers and switches. |
Fiber and Twinax supported as recommended deployment cabling. | |
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Direct Market Access (DMA) Hardware Dedicated devices that provide direct physical connections to exchanges for order routing. |
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Server Proximity (Colocation) Deployment of servers in close physical proximity to exchange venues. |
Colocation is an intended environment for Adaptive Cloud Fabric. | |
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Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGA) Support Incorporation of programmable hardware accelerators for processing specific tasks. |
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Redundant Power Supplies Backup power for critical network hardware to ensure uninterrupted performance. |
Supported switches and appliances include redundant power supplies. | |
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Cooling Solutions Advanced cooling systems to maintain optimal operating temperatures for equipment. |
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Chassis Density Ability to support a high number of server/networking interfaces in minimal physical space. |
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Cable Management Organizational structures for reducing signal interference and maintenance efforts. |
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Hot-Swappable Components Ability to replace hardware modules without shutting down systems. |
Many qualified switches used support hot-swappable modules/PSU. | |
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Shielded Racks Physical protection against electromagnetic interference (EMI). |
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Server Specification (CPU speed/cores) Performance metrics of trading servers handling critical processes. |
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Low Profile Hardware Footprint Design focus on minimal hardware footprint for efficient utilization of space. |
Controllerless and space-efficient; fabric aims at very compact deployments. |
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Uptime Guarantee Promised percentage of operational time for network infrastructure. |
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Automatic Failover Automatic switch to backup resources if primary components fail. |
Fabric can reroute around failures: supports automatic failover. | |
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Disaster Recovery Solutions Comprehensive procedures and infrastructure for quick recovery from major incidents. |
Supports disaster recovery/failover and multi-site spanning fabric. | |
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Redundant Power & Networking Multiple power and network paths to prevent single point of failure. |
Redundant power/networking by standard in recommended hardware/topologies. | |
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Mean Time To Repair (MTTR) Average time taken to restore a failed component or system. |
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Service Level Agreements (SLAs) Formalized performance and uptime promises from vendors. |
Enterprise solutions like this include SLA support for uptime and performance. | |
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Geo-Redundancy Availability of remote failover sites in different locations. |
Pluribus cloud fabric can span geographies for geo-redundant failover. | |
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Data Backup Frequency How often critical trading data is backed up. |
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Hardware Health Monitoring Continuous monitoring of device status and pre-failure alerts. |
Health monitoring for hardware is natively supported in fabric. | |
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Firmware and Software Auto-Updates Automated application of security and functional updates with minimal downtime. |
Automated software and firmware update mechanisms present. | |
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Spare Components Inventory Availability of backup components for rapid replacement. |
Inventory/spares part of datacenter best practice and usually offered or supported. | |
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24/7 Support Continuous technical support for issue resolution. |
24/7 support available with enterprise maintenance contracts. | |
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Rack Security Integration Physical locking and intrusion alerts for hardware racks. |
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Network Segmentation Logical separation of network parts for risk containment. |
SDN can implement logical segmentation natively. | |
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Traffic Encryption Use of protocols such as TLS/IPsec to secure data in transit. |
Traffic encryption/IPsec, TLS, and MACsec are supported use cases. | |
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DDoS Mitigation Active defense against distributed denial of service attacks. |
DDoS is mitigated at multiple levels; market use cases often require this. | |
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Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS) Detection and blocking of unauthorized network activities. |
IDS/IPS supported via ecosystem and monitoring integrations. | |
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Firewall Integration Implementation of hardware/software firewalls at all external and internal perimeter points. |
Hardware/software firewall integration is a design principle for SDN fabrics. | |
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Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) Granting permissions to users based on their roles. |
RBAC is fundamental to SDN controllerless design. | |
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Physical Security Controls Physical barriers, biometric access, and monitoring around network hardware. |
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Secure Boot and Firmware Integrity Protection against unauthorized firmware and software modifications. |
Pluribus supports secure-boot and firmware integrity checks. | |
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Comprehensive Logging Detailed records of network and system activities for audits and forensics. |
Logging is a built-in part of Adaptive Cloud Fabric management. | |
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Real-Time Alerts and Reporting Instant notifications of any security incidents for prompt response. |
Fabric offers real-time alerting and event notifications. | |
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Endpoint Security Integration Security monitoring for each connected device. |
End-point security is supported via integrations/switch monitoring. | |
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Network Access Control (NAC) Verification of devices and users before allowing network access. |
NAC supported through integrated fabric policy definitions. | |
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Log Retention Period Number of days or months activity logs are retained for compliance. |
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Network Management System (NMS) Integration Compatibility with centralized monitoring and management solutions. |
Centralized network management platform (UNUM) is part of solution. | |
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Real-Time Network Analytics Continuous evaluation of network performance and bottlenecks. |
Fabric provides real-time network analytics. | |
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Configurable Alerts User-defined alarms for network events and thresholds. |
Configurable threshold alerts available in platform interface. | |
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Historic Data Analysis Ability to analyze and trend past network performance data. |
Historic network analysis is available for trend/reference. | |
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Remote Management Capability Administration of network devices from remote locations. |
Remote management is a central feature of the fabric. | |
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Automated Configuration Backups Scheduled and on-demand backup of device settings. |
Configuration backup options are standard for SDN-managed fabrics. | |
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API Access Programmable interfaces for custom integrations and automation. |
API/automation access available (RESTful APIs, etc.). | |
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Role-Based Admin Controls Granular administrative rights for configuration and monitoring. |
Admin controls by role granularity provided by fabric SDN functionality. | |
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Performance Dashboard Centralized graphical view of network health and metrics. |
Graphical dashboard and monitoring included for performance. | |
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Change Management Logging Tracking of all configuration changes and responsible users. |
Change management logging is a default SDN behavior. | |
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Automated Network Discovery Automatic detection and mapping of connected devices. |
Automated network discovery is present. | |
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SNMP Support Support for Simple Network Management Protocol for monitoring. |
SNMP supported on all fabric switches. | |
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User Access Audit Trails Detailed logs of user activities for accountability. |
User activities are logged and auditable. |
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Modular Hardware Design Hardware that can be incrementally expanded or upgraded. |
Most modern switches support modularity; SDN fabric is designed to be modular. | |
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Horizontal Scaling Capability Easy addition of servers and network capacity by scaling out. |
Designed for horizontal scaling. | |
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Flexible Network Topology Support for various layouts, such as mesh, leaf-spine, or star. |
Supports mesh, star, leaf-spine topologies. | |
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Multi-Vendor Compatibility Interoperability with different hardware or software providers. |
Interoperability with multiple vendors is a feature (whitebox/bare metal switches). | |
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Support for Virtualization Ability to support virtual network appliances and environments. |
Supports virtualization for network appliances. | |
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Rapid Provisioning Time Time required to bring new resources online. |
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Policy-Driven Automation Dynamic allocation or reconfiguration based on pre-set rules or triggers. |
Policy-driven network automation highlighted in marketing materials. | |
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Support for Hybrid Environments Integration of on-premise and cloud components within the network. |
Hybrid deployments (cloud + on-premises) are a stated use-case. | |
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Programmable Network Fabric Ability to define or change network behavior through APIs or software. |
API-driven, programmable through Netvisor One and UNUM. | |
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Elastic Bandwidth Allocation Dynamically increase or decrease bandwidth allocation as needed. |
SDN platform offers elastic bandwidth on demand. | |
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Load Balancing Ability to distribute network workload across multiple paths or servers. |
Load balancing is a capability built into the SDN fabric. | |
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Site Interconnectivity Support for scalable connectivity between multiple trading locations. |
Multi-site interconnects are key feature. |
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MiFID II/SEC/FINRA Ready Infrastructure aligned with current international trading regulations. |
Fabric compliance with MiFID/SEC/FINRA achieved by role control, log retention, and deterministic routing. | |
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Audit Log Retention Long-term storage of logs and activity records, as required by compliance rules. |
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Automated Compliance Reporting Tools for generating required disclosures and reports for regulators. |
Automated compliance and audit reporting available. | |
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Data Retention Policies Ability to configure data storage and deletion according to specific legal requirements. |
Data retention policies definable in SDN fabric. | |
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Change Logging for Compliance Record of all changes with timestamps and responsible party. |
Change logging with user/time information present. | |
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Trade Surveillance Integration Ability to connect to trade monitoring and detection solutions. |
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Legal Hold Support Measures to prevent deletion/modification of records under investigation. |
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Encrypted Data Archiving Secure, long-term archiving of sensitive records. |
Encrypted archiving of logs/data supported for compliance. | |
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Policy Management Console Centralized tool for enforcing security and compliance policies. |
Policy management is centralized in UNUM/Netvisor administration. | |
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User Certification Workflows Periodic review and recertification of users and their rights. |
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Access Review Automation Automated notifications and tracking for required periodic access reviews. |
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E-Discovery Tools Capability to search, collect, and export data for legal inquiries. |
E-Discovery functionality is supported through API-driven data export. |
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FIX Protocol Support Support for Financial Information eXchange protocol for trading communications. |
FIX protocol is supported by partners or specialized modules. | |
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API Integration Ability to connect to custom or third-party software via APIs. |
API integration is a major focus for Adaptive Cloud Fabric. | |
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Low-Latency Market Data Feeds Direct access to real-time data streams from exchanges. |
Low-latency data routing is a centerpiece of the product design. | |
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Inter-Exchange Connectivity Connections to multiple trading venues for order routing and data. |
Multiple trading venue connectivity supported via fabric and APIs. | |
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Order Management System (OMS) Integration Compatibility with OMS for seamless trade workflow. |
OMS integrations available for low-latency environments. | |
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Risk Management System Integration Connection with risk analytics platforms for pre-trade and real-time checks. |
Risk system (pre/post trade) integration available through APIs. | |
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Support for Legacy Systems Ability to interface with older infrastructure components. |
Legacy system support typical for multi-venue and staged deployments. | |
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Scripting/Automation Hooks Enabling user-defined scripts or workflows. |
Scripting hooks available for automation workflows. | |
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Pre-Built Connectors Ready-made integration modules for popular platforms. |
Pre-built connectors provided for integration of popular systems. | |
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Multilanguage SDK Support Software development kits in common programming languages (e.g., Python, C++, Java). |
SDKs and API documented for multi-language environments. | |
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WebSocket/Streaming Support Persistent data streams to client applications. |
WebSocket and streaming support for persistent trader and management access. | |
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Data Format Compatibility Interoperability with various file and message formats (e.g., XML, JSON, CSV). |
Supports multiple message/packet formats by default. |
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Cut-Through Switching Switching method where forwarding begins before entire packet is received, reducing latency. |
Cut-through switching is explicitly stated among supported switching methods. | |
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Low-Latency Transceivers Use of specialized network transceivers designed for speed. |
Low-latency transceivers used in ultra-low latency deployments. | |
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Dynamic Buffer Management Automatic adjustment of buffer sizes for traffic bursts. |
Buffer management is dynamically handled in Pluribus switches. | |
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Process Affinity Tuning Pinning processes or threads to specific CPU cores to reduce scheduling delays. |
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Custom Network Drivers Usage of tuned or vendor-supplied drivers for enhanced throughput. |
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Packet Coalescing Control Options to minimize delay by controlling data aggregation in drivers or hardware. |
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Jumbo Frame Support Ability to send larger packets to reduce CPU overhead. |
Jumbo frame support available as standard in modern switches. | |
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Interrupt Coalescing Settings Fine-tuning of hardware interrupts for network cards. |
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NUMA Optimization Optimizing memory access patterns for Non-Uniform Memory Access hardware. |
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BIOS/UEFI Configuration Adjustments of firmware settings for optimal network performance. |
BIOS/UEFI tuning options available on whitebox switch platforms. | |
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Throughput Benchmarks Documented test results for packets per second or other performance metrics. |
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System Latency Benchmarks Published test results for system round-trip or tick-to-trade delays. |
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Dedicated Technical Account Manager Designated point of contact for escalations and strategic planning. |
Available with enterprise support contracts. | |
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Onsite Deployment Services Vendor-provided assistance during hardware and software installations. |
Onsite services available for initial deployment. | |
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24x7 Critical Support Round-the-clock assistance for system-impacting incidents. |
24x7 support available. | |
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SLAs for Support Response Guaranteed maximum times for first response and fix for critical incidents. |
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Training & Certification Programs Formal courses for internal staff on usage and troubleshooting. |
Training and certification programs are provided by Pluribus and partners. | |
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Firmware/Software Update Frequency Regularity of vendor-released updates/fixes. |
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Proactive Health Monitoring Service Vendor's monitoring and reporting on customer infrastructure's health. |
Proactive health monitoring offered as a managed service. | |
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Advanced Replacement for Defective Hardware Commitment to ship replacements before defective parts are returned. |
Advanced replacement included with selected contracts. | |
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Knowledge Base Access Self-service resources for troubleshooting and best practices. |
Knowledge base with troubleshooting and solutions provided. | |
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Custom Engineering Support Access to dedicated engineering staff for advanced customization. |
Custom engineering consultation available as service. | |
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User Community Portal Online forum for peer advice and sharing experiences. |
Online community portal is available. | |
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Periodic Account Reviews Scheduled meetings to review service quality and future needs. |
Periodic account reviews with account team included in support. |
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Initial Hardware/Software Cost Total upfront cost for procurement and installation. |
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Annual Maintenance Fees Ongoing support, warranty, and subscription costs per year. |
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Energy Consumption Average power usage of network infrastructure. |
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Upgrade costs Cost to scale or upgrade capacity in the future. |
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Efficiency of Resource Utilization Ratio of maximum to typical utilization of network hardware. |
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Rack Space Utilization Physical space required per unit of performance. |
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Operational Overhead Staffing and administration costs required for ongoing management. |
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Lifecycle Duration Expected useful lifetime before mandatory refresh. |
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Warranty Coverage Length Duration of included vendor coverage for failures. |
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Remote Management Reducing Travel/Onsite Visits Potential to lower travel and field engineering costs. |
Remote management central to reducing onsite requirements and costs. | |
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Environmental Certifications Energy efficiency or green standards met (e.g., ENERGY STAR, RoHS). |
Supported switches typically have RoHS and ENERGY STAR certifications. | |
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Capacity Value per Dollar Ratio of throughput or network performance to unit investment. |
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