Next to the main question “How much can we save in storage costs?” which is answered by our Savings Calculator, one of the most common questions we get about AttachmentExtractor is:
- “What is the expected bandwidth per month?”
- “How fast can we move content?”
- “How quickly can we reduce storage?”
Unfortunately, there’s no single number we can provide, as the answer depends on several factors—such as the number of attachments per email, average file size, and API call limits….
However, based on our experience with 700+ customers, we do have statistical data to help set expectations. Below, you’ll find an FAQ covering typical performance metrics and scaling options.
FAQ
- What is the expected daily processing capacity of AttachmentExtractor?
- Can AttachmentExtractor process more than 10,000/15,000 emails per day?
- What if I need even higher throughput?
- How does attachment size impact processing volume?
- How do API call limits affect performance scaling?
- What should I do if I’m experiencing performance bottlenecks?
1. What is the expected daily processing capacity of AttachmentExtractor?
The following numbers are derived by reviewing the services of existing customers. Please be aware that the actual numbers can vary:
Emails Processed:
- File Service: One service processes around 10,000 emails per day to move attachments.
- Email Content Service: One service processes approximately 15,000 emails per day.
Transferred Volume:
- Daily file volume: This heavily depends on the file sizes processed by the service, but we often see 10GB per day.
- Daily email content volume: Depends on the size of email bodies in the respective environment. The average service is transferring around 500MB per day.
2. Can AttachmentExtractor process more than 10,000/15,000 emails per day?
Yes, the service can be unthrottled to handle up to 25,000 emails per day, but this requires careful consideration of API call limits.
3. What if I need even higher throughput?
Beyond unthrottling, we can add additional services for load balancing, further increasing the processing capacity. However, this must be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, as customers who are close to their API call limits may not be able to take advantage of this option.
4. How does attachment size impact processing volume?
AttachmentExtractor processes a set number of emails per day, but the actual data volume varies based on attachment sizes. Customers handling large files (e.g., PDFs, images, or videos) may experience significantly higher bandwidth.
5. How do API call limits affect performance scaling?
Since AttachmentExtractor relies on API calls, increasing throughput may lead to API call limits being reached. Before unthrottling or adding load balancing, we assess API usage to avoid disruptions.
6. What should I do if I’m experiencing performance bottlenecks?
If you notice slower processing times, we recommend:
- Reviewing API call limits to ensure there’s enough capacity
- Assessing attachment sizes to understand bandwidth usage
- Discussing unthrottling or load balancing options with our support team
Or contact our support team for assistance.