Scheduling considerations
Reservations can be made in Data Transfer Terminal console for one to six hours in length, for any day of the week, throughout the year. Individual reservations can be scheduled consecutively, with a minimum of one hour separation between reservations. All reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
The amount of time required to make a data transfer varies depending upon upload performance speeds. Consider the following factors that impact upload performance as you plan for and schedule your Data Transfer Terminal reservation.
- Equipment
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Some equipment may include settings that may impact upload performance. Refer to your equipment specifications for suggested upload performance speeds.
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- Network conditions
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Times of heavy network traffic will impact data upload speeds and should be taken into consideration when selecting a time for your data transfer session. Planning your data transfer session for off-peak hours or during times of less network activity may improve your upload speed.
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- Data transfer size
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The Data Transfer Terminal network connectivity is designed for large data transfers. However, the size of the data being transfered will impact how long the session takes.
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