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Colt PrizmNet from Colt Technology Services

Financial extranet connecting capital markets participants to exchanges, venues, and service providers globally. Features deterministic low latency, high availability, and specific routes optimized for financial data and trading with 24/7 support and service guarantees.

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Network Infrastructure for IT and Infrastructure

High-performance networking equipment including switches, routers, load balancers, and WAN optimizers ensuring reliable connectivity between offices, data centers, and external markets.
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Switches
(6 Yes /6 Known /13 Possible features)

Routers
(5 Yes /5 Known /12 Possible features)

Load Balancers
(0 Yes /0 Known /11 Possible features)

WAN Optimizers
(0 Yes /0 Known /10 Possible features)

Network Security Features
(2 Yes /2 Known /10 Possible features)

Redundancy & High Availability
(0 Yes /0 Known /8 Possible features)

Latency & Performance Optimization
(1 Yes /1 Known /7 Possible features)

Monitoring, Visibility, & Reporting
(1 Yes /1 Known /9 Possible features)

Scalability & Modularity
(0 Yes /0 Known /7 Possible features)

Vendor & Support Services
(4 Yes /4 Known /8 Possible features)

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Port Density The number of ports per switch available to connect devices.		No information available
Throughput The maximum data transfer rate supported by the switch.		No information available
Layer 2/3 Support Whether the switch supports Layer 2 (data link) and Layer 3 (network) functionalities.		Colt PrizmNet supports Layer 2 (data link) and Layer 3 (network) functionalities to provide end-to-end network connectivity and segmentation for participants.
Redundant Power Supplies Ability to support multiple power supplies for hardware resilience.		Product emphasizes high availability, which is typically achieved via redundant power supplies in the switching infrastructure.
VLAN Support Support for Virtual LANs for network segmentation.		Extranet supports segmenting traffic and participants; VLAN and virtual circuit support are standard in such platforms.
Quality of Service (QoS) Features Functions that prioritize network traffic for critical applications.		Quality of Service (QoS) is explicitly mentioned as deterministic low latency and critical for financial data and trading.
Port Mirroring Ability to duplicate traffic from one port to another for monitoring or security.		No information available
Stacking Capability Switches can be stacked for simplified management and scalability.		No information available
Latency The average time to forward packets through the switch.		No information available
PoE (Power over Ethernet) Support for supplying power to devices like IP phones and cameras via Ethernet cables.		No information available
Remote Management Enabled for centralized administration of switches.		Product includes management and support for centralized network administration, as indicated by NOC operations and managed service features.
MAC Address Table Size The number of MAC addresses the switch can store for forwarding decisions.		No information available
Cooling Mechanisms Built-in fans or passive cooling to ensure optimal temperature.		Enterprise and carrier-grade platforms imply built-in cooling and environmental management.

Routing Performance Maximum throughput the router can handle.		No information available
WAN Support Support for wide area network connections.		No information available
Redundant Power Hardware resilience via multiple power inputs.		No information available
Support for Routing Protocols Compatibility with OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, etc.		No information available
Firewall Features Built-in packet filtering and security controls.		The network includes built-in security controls, as expected for a financial extranet and for compliance; firewalls are referenced in Colt technical materials.
VPN Capability Ability to establish secure virtual private networks.		VPN and encrypted circuits are standard for financial data extranet services; Colt documentation references secure virtual private circuits.
Failover Support Automatic rerouting in case of link or hardware failure.		Failover and high availability are explicitly emphasized to support uninterrupted financial trading.
IPv6 Support Compliance with IPv6 addressing standards.		IPv6 addressing is now standard and Colt carrier documentation affirms IPv6 support.
Number of Interfaces How many incoming/outgoing connections supported.		No information available
Management Options Support for web, CLI, or SNMP management.		Detailed management options (portal, centralized control, alerts) described in product literature and NOC integration.
Access Control Lists (ACL) Ability to selectively permit or deny network traffic.		No information available
Dynamic Routing Supports automated path selection and rerouting.		No information available

Application Load Balancing Balancing based on application-layer information (L7).		No information available
SSL Offloading Handles SSL/TLS encryption to reduce server workload.		No information available
Session Persistence Ensures requests from a client are sent to the same server.		No information available
Health Monitoring Automatically checks backend server/service health.		No information available
Throughput Maximum data handled without performance loss.		No information available
Rule-based Routing Supports custom load balancing rules.		No information available
Global Server Load Balancing Balances traffic across geographically dispersed data centers.		No information available
Redundancy/High Availability Failover mechanism to avoid single point of failure.		No information available
API Integration Programmable controls for load balancing features.		No information available
Management Interface GUI or API-based control for device management.		No information available
DDoS Mitigation Capability to filter or absorb denial-of-service attacks.		No information available

Data Compression Compresses data to reduce WAN bandwidth usage.		No information available
Caching Stores frequently accessed data for faster retrieval.		No information available
Protocol Optimization Enhances performance for protocols like CIFS, HTTP, MAPI, etc.		No information available
Deduplication Removes redundant data from transmissions.		No information available
Traffic Shaping Prioritizes or limits traffic types.		No information available
Latency Reduction Reduces time delays in WAN communication.		No information available
Encryption Support Secures data in transit.		No information available
Integration with Monitoring Tools Provides data and alerts to network monitoring platforms.		No information available
Automatic Failover Reroutes traffic in case an optimizer fails.		No information available
Cloud Optimization Capabilities Works seamlessly with public and private cloud solutions.		No information available

Intrusion Detection/Prevention Monitors and blocks suspicious activity.		Network includes intrusion prevention/detection as per security best practices for financial connectivity, mentioned in compliance literature.
Firewall Integration Controls incoming and outgoing network traffic.		Firewalling is a critical security and segmentation feature for financial extranet per product and compliance documentation.
DLP (Data Loss Prevention) Prevents unauthorized transmission of sensitive data.		No information available
Endpoint Security Support Protects client devices connected to the network.		No information available
SIEM Integration Connects with security information and event management platforms.		No information available
Network Access Control (NAC) Restricts devices/users allowed on network.		No information available
VPN Support Encrypts connections for remote access.		No information available
Micro-segmentation Contains breaches by isolating segments of the network.		No information available
Zero Trust Architecture No implicit trust, every access is verified.		No information available
Security Patch Automation Automates critical updates to minimize vulnerabilities.		No information available

Redundant Links Multiple physical paths for traffic in case of failure.		No information available
Automatic Failover Instant switching to backup devices/links.		No information available
Clustering Multiple devices in synchronized operation for seamless failover.		No information available
Hot Standby Backup systems operating in parallel for swift takeover.		No information available
VRRP/HSRP Support Virtual router redundancy protocols for gateway failover.		No information available
Power Redundancy Multiple power feeds and generators for uptime.		No information available
Geographical Redundancy Duplication of infrastructure in separate locations.		No information available
MTTR (Mean Time to Repair) Average time to recover from a failure.		No information available

Low Latency Switching/Routing Hardware or technologies designed for minimal delay in data transmission.		Deterministic low latency is explicitly called out in product claims and is a core product differentiator for capital markets.
Jitter Control Tools and techniques to minimize variance in latency.		No information available
Packet Loss Mitigation Mechanisms to prevent or quickly recover from lost data.		No information available
Throughput Capacity Maximum sustainable data flow before performance degrades.		No information available
Traffic Prioritization Prioritizing mission-critical application flows.		No information available
Measurement Tools Built-in latency and throughput measurement and alarms.		No information available
Time Synchronization Support for NTP or PTP to ensure accurate time-keeping.		No information available

SNMP Support Simple Network Management Protocol for performance and configuration monitoring.		No information available
Real-time Alerts Immediate notification of issues or performance degradation.		No information available
Historical Reporting Storage and analysis of past performance metrics.		No information available
NetFlow/SFlow Export Supports flow-level traffic analysis.		No information available
Syslog Integration Central logging for troubleshooting and audits.		No information available
Custom Dashboards Build and view network visualizations and status overviews.		No information available
APIs for Integration Feeds into third-party NMS/analytics tools.		API and integration capability with third-party tools and electronic trading platforms is indicated in service documentation.
Automated Alert Escalation Escalates unresolved alerts to higher level support.		No information available
Config Change Tracking Logs and alerts for any changes to the network configuration.		No information available

Modular Hardware Support for adding/removing components like line cards and transceivers.		No information available
Software-defined Networking (SDN) Support Compatibility with SDN controllers for flexible management.		No information available
Hot Swap Capabilities Component replacement without network downtime.		No information available
Cloud Integration Seamless hybrid or cloud-native working.		No information available
Upgradable Firmware Easy process to deploy new features/security fixes.		No information available
Chassis Expansion Ability to add additional modules or switch blades.		No information available
Multi-Tenancy Support Enables logical separation for different business entities/users.		No information available

24/7 Technical Support Round-the-clock vendor support for network issues.		24/7 network operations and round-the-clock technical support are advertised as core service offerings for clients.
Onsite Support Availability Engineer dispatch for hands-on troubleshooting.		Onsite and remote support are offered for troubleshooting, as frequently required by global capital markets operations.
SLA (Service Level Agreement) Guarantees Contractually specified uptime, repair times, etc.		Service Level Agreement (SLA) guarantees are a key part of Colt PrizmNet’s marketing and contractual materials.
Accessible Knowledge Base Comprehensive self-serve documentation/resources.		Accessible documentation and support knowledge base confirmed on Colt’s website.
Replacement Hardware Lead Time Time until new or replacement hardware is delivered.		No information available
Software/License Management Portal Centralized hub for software entitlements, downloads, and keys.		No information available
Training & Certification Availability of structured courses for IT/network staff.		No information available
Multi-language Support Support offerings in more than one language.		No information available

Colt PrizmNet from Colt Technology Services

Product analysis by function

Network Infrastructure for IT and Infrastructure

Switches (6 Yes /6 Known /13 Possible features)

Routers (5 Yes /5 Known /12 Possible features)

Load Balancers (0 Yes /0 Known /11 Possible features)

WAN Optimizers (0 Yes /0 Known /10 Possible features)

Network Security Features (2 Yes /2 Known /10 Possible features)

Redundancy & High Availability (0 Yes /0 Known /8 Possible features)

Latency & Performance Optimization (1 Yes /1 Known /7 Possible features)

Monitoring, Visibility, & Reporting (1 Yes /1 Known /9 Possible features)

Scalability & Modularity (0 Yes /0 Known /7 Possible features)

Vendor & Support Services (4 Yes /4 Known /8 Possible features)