An MPC Core environment is set up for use by a single customer (single tenant) on dedicated hardware. This includes storage, compute, and networking.
These resources can be configured and managed via a portal as well as through a remotely accessed management network option.
MPC Core suits environments with strict compliance rules or where direct host or vCenter access is required.
MPC Core is delivered in a cluster that comprises at least six dedicated hosts, dedicated networking, and storage. The solution is delivered in a dedicated cabinet for the end customer/partner.
Metering
Equinix Managed Services are billed in the following ways:
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Baseline – The contracted quantity of the service (e.g., Compute Host Quantity).
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Overage – Overages are not currently possible on the core model.
Dedicated Compute, Storage, Network
Each MPC Core environment consists of the following which is dedicated to the end customer/partner.
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Equinix Cabinet and Power | Dedicated secure cabinet and power |
| IP Transit connectivity | Up to 10 Gbps IP Transit |
| Compute Hosts | Minimum of 6 compute hosts/servers/blades |
| Storage | Dedicated SAN – minimum of 50TB capacity |
| Networking | Dedicated networking – 10/40/100GB options |
| Firewalls | Dedicated Virtual or Physical Firewalls |
| Management | Dedicated Management network accessed via VPN |
MPC Core is highly customisable, and the final design is agreed with the customer at the consultation phase.
Service Requests
The following standard changes can be requested through the Equinix Managed Services Customer Portal as a service request. Basic requests are included in the cost of MPC. Additional services may be requested and billed at an agreed rate.
| Request Name | Description | Included/Additional |
|---|---|---|
| Expand storage | Increasing the quota of a storage tier | Included |
| Expand compute capacity | Expanding the CPU capacity (where applicable) | Included |
| Whitelist IP | Add IP to trusted range for Management | Included |
| Add/delete user | Add user to the MPC portal | Included |
| VM and network configuration changes | Creating, adding, modifying VMs and networks within the environment | Additional |
| All other configuration changes | Bespoke service requests can be made, and the cost associated determined and approved by the customer | Additional |
