Free transfer planning tool
File Transfer Calculator
Estimate how long a large file or dataset could take to move using its size, available bandwidth, and selected route. Compare RIPTON CLOUD with traditional TCP/IP and physical drive delivery using one consistent planning scenario.
Planning tool
Model the transfer path
Transfer planning
Plan your large-file transfer.
Enter the workload size, available bandwidth, and route. We’ll compare estimated RIPTON CLOUD, traditional TCP/IP, and physical-drive delivery times in one clear view.
Route-specific platform demo
Turn your estimate into a transfer plan your team can test.
Use the workload and route you modeled as the starting point for a focused RIPTON CLOUD session. We’ll review the current path, the operational constraints, and the workflow your team needs before defining a representative evaluation.
- Review the current transfer baseline and route constraints
- Use representative files, directories, endpoints, and storage
- Walk through transfer controls, security, and operational visibility
- Define the next technical trial or proof-of-concept step
Where the estimate comes from: why transfers slow down over distance and the arithmetic behind it. To replace the estimate with a measurement, run a proof of concept.
Bring the scenario—not a polished requirements document.
Your calculator inputs and a short description of the current workflow are enough for us to prepare the first conversation.
FAQ
What if the route, bandwidth, or transfer changes?
Will purchasing more bandwidth automatically make an FTP, HTTP, or standard TCP transfer faster?
Not automatically. More capacity raises the ceiling, but a latency- and loss-sensitive TCP flow may still use only part of that bandwidth. Congestion control, parallelism, tuning, storage, endpoints, and the real network path determine whether the additional capacity becomes useful throughput.
Should a RIPTON CLOUD transfer improve when more bandwidth is available?
It can when the transfer path, endpoints, storage, CPU, and workload are able to support the higher rate. RIPTON CLOUD is designed for difficult network paths, but the improvement should be demonstrated with representative files and measured conditions rather than assumed from bandwidth alone.
What happens if a RIPTON transfer is interrupted before completion?
RIPTON supports restartable transfer progress when resume is enabled and receiver-side state remains available. The exact behavior depends on the workflow, node configuration, retention window, and transfer mode, so interruption and recovery should be included in a technical evaluation.
How is file-transfer time calculated?
The theoretical minimum is file size in bits divided by available bandwidth in bits per second. The comparison applies consistent planning assumptions so routes can be evaluated on the same basis. Real transfers also depend on latency, packet loss, routing, storage, hardware, software, encryption overhead, and workload structure.
What is the difference between Mbps and MB/s?
Mbps means megabits per second, while MB/s means megabytes per second. There are eight bits in one byte, so 100 Mbps has a theoretical ceiling of 12.5 MB/s before overhead.
Do the selected cities change the calculated time?
Yes. The selected cities provide distance and estimated round-trip context for the TCP and physical-delivery comparisons. They remain planning inputs rather than measurements of the real Internet route, endpoint performance, or storage speed.
Why can an actual transfer take longer than the estimate?
Theoretical bandwidth is only one constraint. Protocol behavior, network congestion, latency, loss, firewalls, CPU, disk performance, file counts, and competing traffic can all reduce observed throughput.
Is the result a RIPTON CLOUD performance guarantee?
No. The calculator models the values entered by the visitor. RIPTON CLOUD performance should be measured using representative files, endpoints, network conditions, software versions, and timestamps on the route being evaluated.