ISE Xetra® offers firms a broad range of connectivity options to suit their own specific needs. These include:

• Leased line connections (512 kbit/s, 2 Mbit/s, 10 Mbit/s)
• Internet connection (512 kbit/s, 2 Mbit/s)
• High-performance low latency ETS connections (2 Mbit/s, 10 Mbit/s, 10 Gbit/s)
• Proximity hosting

With the introduction of ISE Xetra® Release 12.0 member firms now have the opportunity to connect via the ISE Xetra® Multi-Interface Channel which comprises of the ETS, ISE Xetra® Market Data and VALUES API interfaces. Firms presently connecting via VALUES API can transfer their connectivity to the Multi-Interface Channel at no extra cost.

Additionally, as of 5 December 2011 firms have had the option of connecting to ISE Xetra® by means of the FIX Gateway (512 kbit/s, 2 or 10 Mbit/s), which is included in both the new network connection options - ISE Xetra® Multi-Interface Channel and ISE Xetra® FIX Channel.

Firms which are already connected to another Xetra platform have the option of consolidating their ISE Xetra® connection on their existing lines, significantly reducing connectivity costs. Details of the connectivity fees are contained in this document.

Member firms may choose to connect directly to the ISE Xetra back-end or via an ISE Xetra® Service Provider. The ISE has a number of registered Service Providers who can provide members with the technical connection to ISE Xetra®, and also other services including front-end software.