Frequently Asked Questions - Technology
1. What are the different connectivity modes that ICEX offers?...2
2. What are the types of Leased Line connectivity offered by ICEX? ...2
3. Who is the service provider for Leased Line Connectivity? ...2
4. What is the procedure to apply for a new Leased Line Connectivity? ...2
5. What are the equipments, which are required to be procured for Leased Line Connectivity?...2
6. What are the different bandwidth options available and the maximum number of User IDs allowed for different bandwidth Leased Lines? ...3
7. What are the Bandwidth charges for Bharti and BSNL MPLS Leased Lines connectivity? ...3
8. What are the charges for Point to Point Leased Line Connectivity? ...4
9. Is it possible to Shift/Surrender the Leased Line? ...5
10. What is the backup connectivity option available for failure of Leased line connectivity? ...5
11. How does connectivity through internet works? ...5
12. What is VSAT? ...5
13. Who is the service provider for VSAT connectivity to ICEX? ...5
14. How does a Member apply for a new VSAT Connectivity? ...5
15. What are the charges for VSAT? ...6
16. Can a Member avail an installment facility for making payment towards VSAT Connectivity?.6 17. What do these (VSAT) charges include? ...6
18. When is the payment for the annual VSAT recurring charges collected? ...6
19. Can VSAT be shifted to another location? ...6
20. Can a Member of the Exchange use an existing VSAT supported by HCL COMNET?...6
21. What are the charges for VSAT in ICEX CUG (Closed User Group) Connectivity? ...7
22. What is the mode of making payment towards VSAT in ICEX CUG? ...7
23. What are the maximum no of user IDs allowed on VSAT connectivity? ...7
24. Can a Member install VSAT at his Client’s office? ...7
25. What is the backup connectivity option available in case of failure of VSAT connectivity?...7
1. What are the different connectivity modes that ICEX offers?
Different connectivity modes made available for a Member to trade on ICEX platform are: 1. VSAT
2. Leased Line 3. Internet
2. What are the types of Leased Line connectivity offered by ICEX? a) MPLS - Multi Protocol Label Switching
b) Point - To - Point Connectivity
3. Who is the service provider for Leased Line Connectivity? For MPLS leased line – Bharti and BSNL
For point to point leased line – TTML
4. What is the procedure to apply for a new Leased Line Connectivity?
Member needs to submit an application for the same to the ICEX Technology Department, along with the following documents, all of which are available on our website www.icexindia.com,
• MPLS Application Checklist and Connectivity charges • MPLS Undertaking – Stamp Paper
• MPLS Undertaking – Letter Head
5. What are the equipments, which are required to be procured for Leased Line Connectivity?
Following are the equipments required to setup Leased Line connectivity, all of which can also be procured from the exchange,
CISCO1841-SEC/K9 1841 Security Bundle,Adv.Security,64FL/256DR CAB-IND-10A 10A Power cable for India
HWIC-1T 1 Port Serial WAN Interface Card
CAB-SS-V35MT V.35 Cable, DTE Male to Smart Serial, 10 Feet S184ASK9-12415T Cisco 1841 IOS ADVANCED SECURITY
MEM1800-64CF 64MB Cisco 1800 Compact Flash Memory
MEM1841-128U256D 128 to 256MB SODIMM DRAM factory upgrade for the Cisco 1841 ROUTER-SDM-CD CD for SDM software
6. What are the different bandwidth options available and the maximum number of User IDs allowed for different bandwidth Leased Lines?
As follows,
Sr. No. Bandwidth options Maximum User IDs allowed (TWS) 1 64 Kbps 5 2 128 Kbps 10 3 256 Kbps 20 4 512 Kbps 40 5 1 Mbps 80 6 2 Mbps 160
7. What are the Bandwidth charges for Bharti and BSNL MPLS Leased Lines connectivity? Tariff for Bharti MPLS lease lines:-
Type of connectivity Terrestrial Last Mile
Charges with taxes
One time MPLS Connectivity charges 106696
64 Kbps 55185 128 Kbps 64453 256 Kbps 85055 512 Kbps 132145 1 Mbps 220439 2 Mbps 361708
Bandwidth charges (Yr 1 onwards) 4 Mbps 751201
Recurring AMC charges Yr 2 onwards 17372
Type of connectivity Wi Max
Charges with taxes
One time MPLS Connectivity charges 127605 64 Kbps 39712 128 Kbps 64223 256 Kbps 91195 512 Kbps 163765
1 Mbps 271168 Bandwidth charges (Yr 1 onwards) 2 Mbps 437917
Recurring AMC charges Yr 2 onwards 17952
Tariff for BSNL MPLS lease line:-
Type of connectivity Terrestrial Last Mile
Charges with taxes
One time MPLS Connectivity charges 106696
Charges without taxes
64 Kbps 57000
128 Kbps 93000
256 Kbps 154000 Bandwidth charges (Yr 1 onwards) 512 Kbps 254000 Recurring AMC charges
Yr 2
onwards 17372
Following equipments is included in one time charges
CISCO1841-SEC/K9 1841 Security Bundle,Adv.Security,64FL/256DR CAB IND-10A 10A Power cable for India
HWIC-1T 1 Port Serial WAN Interface Card
CAB-SS-V35MT V.35 Cable, DTE Male to Smart Serial, 10 Feet S184ASK9-12415T Cisco 1841 IOS ADVANCED SECURITY
MEM1800-64CF 64MB Cisco 1800 Compact Flash Memory MEM1841-128U256D
128 to 256MB SODIMM DRAM factory upgrade for the Cisco 1841
ROUTER-SDM-CD CD for SDM software ACS-1841-RM-19 Rack mount kit for 1841
8. What are the charges for Point to Point Leased Line Connectivity?
Currently exchange is offering point to point leased line through TTML in Mumbai. The charges for Point to Point Leased Line connectivity are
1. One time charges – Rs. 27575/- (inclusive of 10.3% Service Tax) 2. Recurring annual charges,
Member location distance (Kms) from ICEX data center in
Vikhroli Annual Bandwidth Charges(Rs) 5 17016+Service Tax 10 25180+Service Tax 15 33344+Service Tax 20 41509+Service Tax 25 49673+Service Tax 30 57837+Service Tax 35 66001+Service Tax 40 74165+Service Tax 45 82329+Service Tax
50 92667+Service Tax
9. Is it possible to Shift/Surrender the Leased Line?
Yes, shifting of Leased Line can be done (Subject to feasibility). Surrender of the Lease Line subjects to the payments, if the member wants to continue using the Leased Line, he can continue the recurring payments, otherwise the Leased Line account stands as surrendered. 10. What is the backup connectivity option available in case of failure of Leased line connectivity?
Internet is the back up in case of failure of Leased Line connectivity. In this case, member connects to the exchange through VPN. Member can also take VSAT connectivity as backup connectivity.
11. How does connectivity through internet works?
In case of Internet, the member will get connected to exchange through VPN, the User ID and Password for which will be provided by exchange. Underlying point in case of internet is that the better the bandwidth taken by member from ISP (internet service provider), more the number of trader terminals can be setup under the member id.
12. What is VSAT?
VSAT is the short form used for Very Small Aperture Terminal. It connects the exchange and the member via satellite link. Connectivity on VSAT can be enabled in a shorter time frame even at remote locations.
13. Who is the service provider for VSAT connectivity to ICEX? HCL COMNET is the VSAT service provider for ICEX. 14. How does a Member apply for a new VSAT Connectivity?
Member needs to submit an application for the same to the ICEX Technology Department, along with the following documents, all of which are available on our website www.icexindia.com,
• Undertaking for TM • Undertaking for TCM • Undertaking for ITCM • Undertaking for PCM • No Objection Certificate • Questionnaire for VSAT
• Application form – Existing VSAT option
• Checklist and commercials details for existing VSAT/New VSAT(3 yr/1 yr) • CST declaration
• NOC from existing exchange (Applicable for activation of existing VSAT) 15. What are the charges for VSAT?
VSAT yearly payment option
Charges with taxes
One time VSAT charges for the 1st year 113400
VSAT charges year 2 onwards 24090
VSAT-3 year payment option
Charges with 10.3% Service Tax One time VSAT charges for 3 years 155200 Recurring Bandwidth +AMC charges 4th year onwards 24090
VSAT yearly payment option (Activation of existing VSAT)
Charges with taxes
One time Activation and other charges 40000
VSAT charges year 2 onwards 24090
16. Can a Member avail an installment facility for making payment towards VSAT Connectivity?
No, we do not offer any installment or finance facilities. 17. What do these (VSAT) charges include?
The charges for VSAT include VSAT connectivity facility for the period of 3 years from the date of installation and connectivity facility for the period of 1 year, for the payment options of 3 years and 1 year, respectively.
18. When is the payment for the annual VSAT recurring charges collected?
Recurring charges are to be deposited in the last month of the initial/previous payment cycle.
19. Can VSAT be shifted to another location?
Yes, the member can apply for shifting of VSAT from one location to another, (Subject to feasibility).
20. Can a Member of the Exchange having an existing VSAT supported by HCL COMNET use it?
21. What are the charges for VSAT in ICEX CUG (Closed User Group) Connectivity? Same as mentioned above.
22. What is the mode of making payment towards VSAT in ICEX CUG?
Same as for a normal VSAT connection (Demand Draft favoring Indian Commodity Exchange Ltd payable at Gurgaon/Delhi)
23. What are the maximum no of user IDs allowed on VSAT connectivity? A Maximum of 4 (which includes 1 Admin terminal and 3 Trader terminals) 24. Can a Member install VSAT at his Client’s office?
Yes, the member can get the VSAT installed on the location of his choice.
25. What is the backup connectivity option available in case of failure of VSAT connectivity? Internet is the back up in case of failure of VSAT connectivity. In this case, member connects to the exchange through VPN.
26. What is Sun Outage? How does it affect Trading?
A Sun Outage is natural phenomenon which has an impact in terms of total interruption in or distortion of geostationary satellite signals caused by interference from solar radiation. The effect is due to sun’s radiation overwhelming the satellite signal. Generally, sun outage occurs in February – March and September - October. At these times, the apparent path of the sun across the sky takes it directly behind the line of sight between an earth station and a satellite.
The interference in the satellite signal disturbs smooth transmission of data of online transactions i.e. VSAT connectivity. Due to which the members trading through VSAT
connectivity, can face trading disturbances during the Sun outage. If disconnected, VSAT users may re login after an interval of 5 - 10 minutes and during such time, these users can log-in to Trader Workstation through the approved alternate mode of connectivity.
