IEX Testing Facility Update
IEX Trading Alert #2017 - 021
Overview
IEX recently expanded the IEX Test Facility ("ITF") to enhance support for non-production testing related to the IEX-listings initiative, including auction functionality (pending SEC approval) and publishing of multicast data feed products TOPS v1.6 and DEEP v1.0.
IEX is planning an additional upgrade to the ITF environment between Wednesday, July 19 and Friday, July 21, 2017. As a result, the ITF environment will be unavailable during this time for those Members who connect to the ITF via the internet or production cross-connects. Members connecting to the ITF via dedicated ITF cross-connects will be unaffected and may continue to use the ITF during this upgrade period without interruption.
Accessibility of the ITF via the internet will resume on Monday, July 24, 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.
Connectivity
As noted above, access to the ITF via production cross-connects will be decommissioned beginning July 19, 2017. 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.
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
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