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CME Direct

CME Direct is the front end for CME futures and OTC markets.

Normal Production Processing

CME Direct and your connection are in a normal production state.

DR Event

As quickly as feasible, the DR event is communicated by the Global Command Center (GCC) via the Send Word Now (SWN) targeted messaging system.

DR Event with CME Network Routing

• All existing CME Direct sessions are severed by CME Group.
• Open orders are replicated and available in the CME Direct DR environment.
• If the scale of the Event is such that open orders are not available, customers, in conjunction with their Clearing firm, may begin reconciliation of open orders for entry into the DR environment.
• GCC will notify customers when net positions and cleared trades for CME Group cleared products are available in Front End Clearing. Customers should consult their Clearing firm for orders not cleared by CME.
• GCC will communicate the DR event status and timeline to initiate market open activities in the CME Direct DR environment 45 minutes in advance of the market opening.
• The last known workspace will be available in the CME Direct DR environment.

WAN Connection

Failover will be seamless to clients.

Connection & Trading in DR Environment

After notification by GCC that the CME Direct DR environment is available, you can access CME Direct through your normal connection method and sign on with your existing User Name and Password.

Return to Production

GCC will notify customers when the DR event is resolved and the timeframe for connecting back to the Production environment. This reconnection to the Production environment will be a scheduled procedure with sufficient notification time.