INEX, Ireland’s Neutral Internet Exchange Point, broke the 50Gbps barrier last night which sets a new record for Ireland’s IP Hub.

This was quietly announced on Twitter:

Quietly at just after 10pm, #INEX traffic went over 50Gig for the first time – 51.178Gig. Taking bets on when we hit 100! #peeringprizes

— INEX (@ComePeerWithMe) January 31, 2013

INEX makes its overall traffic statistics publically accessible but here is the moment it crossed the threshold last night:

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Open Solutions has been a part of INEX’s operations team since April 2008, working with the expanding number of INEX Members and ensuring the smooth running of the exchange. We assist with the administration of the switching frabic, provide member support, and develop INEX’s provisioning and management systems.