# Network Slice


## Network Slice

- A Cloud Slice is a unit of network bandwidth
- Is 1 GB of bandwidth transfer in/out per month


## Requirements

- Minimal availability of 10 mbit/s bandwidth at all times for the location
- Minimal 99.8% uptime for the location


## Network Slice Properties

The service provider (hoster) defines the following properties per Network Slice:

- 1 GB of bandwidth to/from public IP address
- Maximum Discount (based on participation in Liquidity Pool and/or longer renting periods)
- Max bandwidth in the location
- Min bandwidth (min 1 mbit/sec) in the location (guaranteed bandwidth for all users)
- Max aggregation size (how many of the NetworkSlices can be combined per node)
- Link to support site if any (find info about hoster and service capabilities)
- If linked to Hosting Pool (company giving support on the machines)
- Location & type of location