You can access TFX Interest Rate Futures Market either directly as a Trading Member or indirectly through services offered by Trading Members. The following describes direct connectivity options available at TFX. For trading/market access through Trading Members’ order routing services, please enquire with trading members.

Network Connectivity (TFX designated network)

TFX requires its Trading Members to access the TFX Trading System and Clearing System via a 2Mbps Ethernet connection provided by KVH Co., Ltd.

*In order to establish direct connectivity to TFX, designated network hardware including the Member Gateway, a Hub, and a Router is also required. (This does not apply to ASP users)

TFX Proximity

TFX offers Proximity Services in collaboration with major network/data centre vendors in order to cater to market participants’ needs for a high speed, low-latency trading environment
More information is available from Proximity Service Vendors.

Users	Interest Rate Futures Trading Member Quote Vendors ISVs
Products	Three-month Euroyen Futures Options on Three-month Euroyen Futures Over-Night Call Rate Futures Spot Next Repo Rate Futures

Provider	Contact
KVH. Co., Ltd.	Tel：03-4560-7100 Email： sales@kvh.co.jp inquiry：KVH Sales Division Web：www.kvh.co.jp/

Item	Specification
Data Centre	KVH Tokyo Data Centre/Trading Avenue Floor
Network Connectivity	Ether-MAN EX (2Mbps) *Redundant network connectivity is available
Rack	19 inch standard rack（TYPE: 41U） Size: W700mm x D1000mm x H2000mm *Service provided per rack unit
Power	100V - 200V *Redundant configuration is available
Cooling	4KVA per rack
Access	24 x 7 x 365 access
Service Desk	24 x 7 x 365 support

Item	Specification
Internal Connections (from other floors)	Available following technical consultation
External Connections	External connection service is available A user who wishes to select a non-KVH carrier for its external connection should contact the KVH account manger (It may require a feasibility study for a carrier of the user’s choosing and additional cost for internal cabling)
Other services	On-site operational support is available (incl. remote hands service. Please ask KVH for more details.)

Item	Specification
Initial	Initial rack set-up fee Internal cabling fee（for external connection service only）
Monthly	JPY 452,000 (Network×2：JPY 74,000 + Rack x 1：JPY378,000)