DX Performance Benchmarks & Licensing Information

Overview

This article addresses inquiries about Data Exchange (DX) performance benchmarks, file size limits, and licensing. It also clarifies DX’s End of Life (EOL) status and the transition to Jama Connect Interchange (JCI) for ReqIF migrations.

1. Performance Testing for DX

A. Are There Official DX Performance Benchmark Results?

• No official performance benchmarks exist for DX ReqIF processing.

• Performance depends on:
  ✔ Item/relationship count
  ✔ Hierarchy complexity
  ✔ Network speed
  ✔ Attachment sizes (large attachments significantly increase runtime)

B. Are There Any File Size or Item Limits?

✔ DX does not have a hard limit on file size or item count, as long as the machine has sufficient memory.
✔ Processing speed varies based on system resources and dataset complexity.

2. DX End of Life (EOL) & Transition to Jama Connect Interchange (JCI)

✔ DX is moving towards End of Life (EOL) and will be replaced by Jama Connect Interchange (JCI) for ReqIF migrations and synchronizations.
✔ The existing DX User Guide remains the primary resource for performance-related information.
✔ Teams looking for long-term ReqIF solutions should explore JCI functionality.

For EOL timelines and transition details, contact Jama Support or the JCI team.

3. DX Licensing & Access for Testing

✔ DX is a local client that runs on a user’s machine—it is not a server-based tool.
✔ There is no publicly available free license, but:

• Internal teams may have access to DX instances for testing.

• Users can request a sandbox license from the Jama licensing team.

• License requests can be submitted via Jama Service Desk.

4. Best Practices for DX Performance Optimization

✅ Use a high-performance machine with ample memory and processing power.
✅ Avoid large attachment imports when possible to reduce processing time.
✅ Test smaller data sets before running full-scale ReqIF imports.
✅ If using DX for a long-term project, consider transitioning to JCI.

5. Conclusion

• DX does not have official performance benchmarks, and runtime depends on dataset complexity.

• DX is nearing EOL, and users should evaluate JCI as a replacement for ReqIF workflows.

• DX licensing is available via Jama's Service Desk for users needing a test instance.