Select an IX Connect as Access Point

The following configurations are applicable to IX Connect connection. You can connect the IX Connect to a data center port.

Background Information

An Internet Exchange (IX) is a neutral physical facility where autonomous networks interconnect directly to exchange internet traffic, improving speed, reducing transit costs, and increasing routing efficiency.

Currently, IX Connect supports three IX partners:

• BBIX (BroadBand Internet eXchange)

• SGIX (Singapore Internet Exchange)

• DE-CIX (Deutsche Commercial Internet Exchange)

Note

After provisioning, the customer must coordinate with the chosen IX Partner to obtain an IP address for the peering session.

Concepts

• ISP (Internet Service Provider) An organization that provides users with Internet access.

• IX (Internet Exchange) A physical infrastructure where networks interconnect directly to exchange Internet traffic.

• IX Partner An IX operator that has established, or intends to establish, interconnection with Zenlayer platform.

• IX Port The port through which an IX Partner connects to our platform.

• IX Connect The logical service carried over an IX Port, usually distinguished by VLANs.

Procedures

1

Select the IX partner

Currently, IX Connect supports three IX partners:

2

Select the location

Select the location closest to your infrastructures.

3

Click Save to complete the point configuration

What to Do Next

1. You can add a data center as the other access point to finish the provision of the Layer 2 private connect.

2. Please contact the IX Partner via the contact email promptly to obtain your IP address. Once the IP address is allocated, the connection from your data center to the ISP becomes active.