Connectivity Packs: dimensioning your SWIFT infrastructure
Updated 29 April 2009
To ensure well-balanced systems, we defined connectivity packs that combine throughput and resilience factors. A connectivity pack is a combination of an access line (local loop), router, VPN boxes cluster, SWIFTNet Link and Hardware Security Modules (HSMs).
The connectivity pack is defined through three main areas of functionality:
Network connectivity
You need to decide the type of connection you want. We support different network connectivity products ranging from internet-based product (Alliance Connect Bronze) to permanent access lines for higher speed and reliability managed by our Network Partners (Alliance Connect Silver and Alliance Connect Gold).
Resilience
We offer increasing levels of resilience up to a fully resilient 'no single point of failure' option.
Throughput
To size the capacity of your access lines, you need to assess the average and peak traffic required to support your installation.
Calculation of Transactions Per Second (TPS)
For each access port speed, SWIFT has calculated a throughput value in terms of TPS. These throughput calculations are based on an expected Committed Data Rate (CDR) that is 70% of the nominal quoted bandwidth. Bursting up to 100% of nominal quoted bandwidth is assumed to be possible.
For Alliance Connect Silver and Gold, Network Partners will confirm directly to customers the exact CDR that is provided by them for a given quoted bandwidth, and also the maximum bursting capability (bandwidth and period). Where a Network Partner provides a CDR that is above, or below, the expected 70% CDR then throughput may be affected.
If this is the case, consult with your Network Partner for more detailed throughput information.
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Connectivity Packs |
| Pack 2 |
Pack 3 |
Pack 4 |
Pack 5 |
| Throughput |
up to 1 system transaction per second |
up to 5 system transations per second |
up to 40 system transactions per second |
> 40 system transactions per second |
| Software |
Alliance WebStation |
SWIFTNet Link |
SWIFTNet Link |
SWIFTNet Link |
SWIFTNet Link |
| Platform |
Windows |
Windows, AIX, Solaris |
Windows, AIX, Solaris |
Windows, AIX, Solaris |
Supported platforms are communicated on request |
| SWIFTNet Link resilience |
optional
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fast application recovery |
fast application recovery
disaster recovery site |
fast application recovery
disaster recovery site |
| HSM type |
token |
card token box |
box |
box |
box |
| HSM throughput |
low
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medium
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high
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high
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| HSM resilience |
spare cards, card readers or tokens, or 2 HSM boxes |
1 cluster of 2 HSM boxes |
1 cluster of 2 HSM boxes |
1 cluster of 2 HSM boxes |
| Connectivity products |
Alliance Connect Bronze or
Alliance Connect Silver |
Alliance Connect Silver or
Alliance Connect Gold |
Alliance Connect Silver or
Alliance Connect Gold |
Alliance Connect Silver or
Alliance Connect Gold |
| Access port bandwidth (Kbps) (*) |
minimum of 64 |
between 64 and 256 |
between 256 and E1/T1 |
E1/T1 or above |
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(*) Kbps is an abbreviation of Kilobits per second. To convert bits into bytes, divide the number of bits by eight.
More information
For more information on dimensioning your connectivity pack, see the Connectivity Packs and the Resilience Guide or contact your SWIFT account manager or your nearest SWIFT office.
If you require connectivity to SWIFTNet, you can decide to install a new configuration or to upgrade or relocate your existing one by yourself. You can also request the help from an accredited SWIFT Service Partner through the SWIFTNet Connectivity Implementation Service, and ask for reparatory and advisory services, implementation services, or a combination of both.
To get an overview of the SWIFTNet connectivity implementation service, see the SWIFTNet Connectivity Implementation Service Overview.
For more information on the network connectivity products, see the Alliance Connect Bronze, Alliance Connect Silver, and Alliance Connect Gold pages.
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