IEX Testing Facility Expansion
IEX Trading Alert #2017 - 010
Overview
IEX is expanding the IEX Test Facility ("ITF") to enhance support for non-production testing of trading system functionality and multicast data feed products. On May 1, 2017, recipients of IEX Data Products will be able to consume multicast data feeds (e.g., TOPS) from the ITF via a dedicated ITF cross-connect. IEX will continue to offer access to and usage of the ITF free of charge.
On May 1, 2017, access to the ITF via existing production cross-connects will be decommissioned and users will be required to connect either through a dedicated ITF cross-connect or over the internet. Access to multicast data feed products will only be available via an ITF cross-connect. FIX certification will continue to be available via internet connectivity.
Moving forward, IEX will also stage all major deployments in the ITF prior to production launch. ITF availability dates will be announced via IEX Trading Alert for each publicly-announced deployment.
Connectivity
As noted above, access to the ITF via production cross-connects will be decommissioned on May 1. Users who wish to connect to the ITF via cross-connect must submit a Physical Connectivity Order Form to Market Operations to order a new cross-connect dedicated to ITF connectivity as soon as possible. 1Gps interfaces are the default physical interface available into the ITF. For additional information, please see the IEX Connectivity Manual.
Access to Functionality
The following pieces of ITF functionality are available through the defined method of connectivity to the environment.
| ITF Functionality | ITF Cross-Connect | Internet Connectivity |
|---|---|---|
| FIX Ports for Certification | Yes | Yes |
| FIX Ports for Testing | Yes | Yes |
| TCP Data Products (i.e., DROP) | Yes | Yes |
| Multicast Data Products (e.g., TOPS) | Yes | No |
The ITF is available Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET. Please note that internet access to the ITF environment will experience intermittent downtime during the week of May 1. Users are encouraged to reach out to Market Operations with any inquiries regarding testing, certification, or environment availability during this time.
Fees
IEX will not charge users for connectivity or access to the ITF, and usage of the ITF is a free service offered by the Exchange. However, data center cross-connect fees are the responsibility of each user.
More Information
Please contact IEX Market Operations, Network Operations, or Sales with any questions:
- Market Operations: 646.343.2300 or marketops@iextrading.com
- Network Operations: 646.343.2245 or netops@iextrading.com
- Sales: 646.343.2100 or sales@iextrading.com
About IEX
IEX is on a mission to build fairer markets. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York City, IEX introduced its first trading venue in 2013 and launched as a U.S. stock exchange in 2016. IEX is the stock exchange that believes that every investor has the right to trade on equal and fair terms, on every trade. Learn more at: iextrading.com.