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Content Delivery Network Download Datasheet

SoftLayer's content delivery network (CDN) is a system of servers running advanced software for organizing, storing, and streaming website content to end-users. Rather than serving content directly from the host server to the end-user, the CDN moves content from the host server to a node that is geographically closer to the end-user. This minimizes the distance the data has to travel, avoiding network traffic jams and decreasing latency. SoftLayer's CDN includes tools for improved management and control, helping with digital rights management and content monetization. In addition, it features the ease-of-use and high level of control for which SoftLayer is known.

CDN Pricing - Origin Pull Solution

Solution Options	Monthly
CDN pay as you go bandwidth ($0.20 per/GB)
CDN 250GB bandwidth	$45.00
CDN 500GB bandwidth	$80.00
CDN 1000GB bandwidth	$140.00
CDN 2000GB bandwidth	$240.00
For larger or custom solutions, contact SoftLayer Sales

Note: Once the monthly bandwidth allotment has been met, there will be a $0.20/GB charge for bandwidth used during the remainder of the current billing cycle.

CDN Pricing - PoP Pull Solution

Customers using the CloudLayer CDN PoP Pull Solution are required to purchase a combination of a Bandwidth Plan and a Storage Plan. Mix and match plans to create a solution that best fits your needs.

Bandwidth Plan Options	Monthly
CDN pay as you go bandwidth ($0.20 per/GB)
CDN 250GB bandwidth	$45.00
CDN 500GB bandwidth	$80.00
CDN 1000GB bandwidth	$140.00
CDN 2000GB bandwidth	$240.00
For larger or custom solutions, contact SoftLayer Sales

Note: Once the monthly bandwidth allotment has been met, there will be a $0.20/GB charge for bandwidth used during the remainder of the current billing cycle.

Bandwidth Plan Options	Monthly
CDN pay as you go bandwidth ($0.20 per/GB)
CDN 25GB storage	$47.50
CDN 50GB bandwidth	$90.00
CDN 100GB bandwidth	$170.00
CDN 250GB bandwidth	$400.00
For larger or custom solutions, contact SoftLayer Sales

Note: Once the monthly bandwidth allotment has been met, there will be a $0.20/GB charge for bandwidth used during the remainder of the current billing cycle.

Key Advantages

High-Quality Content and Media Rich Web Sites
CDN places content as close to the end-user as possible, making downloading, streaming, and website loading faster and more consistent. This allows websites to include richer, more creative content without sacrificing performance.

Secure Content Management
CDN provides secure, streamlined tools for managing content and content monetization.

Broader Geographic Reach
CDN pushes content to server nodes placed around the world, optimizing the speed and reliability of content delivery to end-users regardless of location. This is especially advantageous as Internet subscriber rates continue to increase globally.

Cost-Effective, Performance-Neutral Scalability
CDN spreads its workload over multiple servers in diverse locations, so increases in content demand does not slow down or compromise delivery. CDN is priced based on bandwidth used, eliminating the cost of excess capacity.

Content Formats Supported

Formats for Streaming Media

Windows Media

Flash Media

Formats for Progressive Downloads

Windows^® Media	QuickTime^TM	TXT
Adobe^® Flash^® Media	MP3	GIF
DivX^®	RealSystem G2	JPG
H.264	RealPlayer^®	PDF
Move Media	Real Networks^®
Microsoft^® Silverlight^®	HTML