# Cross Connect A cross connect is a physical cable that connects two different network devices within a data center or a carrier hotel. It is used to establish a dedicated, high-speed connection between two devices for the purpose of exchanging data with low latency and high reliability. Cross connects are commonly used to connect servers, storage devices, routers, switches, and other networking equipment, either within the same data center or across multiple data centers. Cross connects are typically leased from data center operators or carriers and can be configured in a variety of ways, including copper or fiber optic cabling and different interface types and speeds. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.console.zenlayer.com/glossary/c/cross-connect.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.