SAXESS release 5.0.1 is scheduled to be launched Monday, September 29, 2008.
This upgrade does not contain any changes to the XTP protocol, applications using XTP version 2.57 (currently used in the SAXESS Production system, version 5.0.0) will be able to connect to SAXESS 5.0.1.
There will be no IP address or TCP port changes related to this release.
Please note that members MUST perform the following actions on Friday evening, September 26 and on Saturday, September 27, 2008. In particular, note that you need to fill in a report of your upgrade status.
Required member actions during launch weekend:
1. Delete all orders in SAXESS, in all markets, including GTD (over night) at the latest by 19:00 CET, Friday, September 26. Orders remaining in SAXESS after this time will be deleted by the exchanges
2. Perform any system upgrades, if applicable
3. Connect your system(s) to SAXESS, and download static data (basic/reference data), starting 13:00 CET , Saturday, September 27
4. After connecting your system(s), fill in a connectivity test report before 15:00 CET at http://www.easyresearch.se/s.asp?WID=697933&Pwd=38474655
5. Verify that the upgrade is completed as planned (launch status information will be distributed via email IT notice 16:00 CET , Saturday, September 27)
