HFT Smart monkeys only please!

Im putting together a High Frequency desk and need to answer the following questions for ordering some rack servers to process about 2 GB of data per second. If anyone has worked at a HFT desk before can you help me out? Also what kind of software do big HFT shops run? Linux, Unix, Windows?!? HELP!!!!

How many Processors are required, and what clock speed?

How much Memory required?

How much internal storage would you need?

Do you require any external storage?

How many Network Ports are required?

How many Fibre connections are required?

Which level of AIX software is required?

 

I love how no one can answer this question... Frustrating!!

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Might want to try a more technical/CS heavy forum. Just a thought.

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