Equinix requires all Cross Connects to be delivered through an Equinix-approved demarcation point. Equinix provides standard demarcation panels, demarcation racks (2-post, elevated, or in-mesh), and infrastructure build-out to the demarcation point (including in-cab solutions) for delivery of Cross Connects.
2-Post Demarcation Rack
This rack is installed near the entrance of the cage, below the whalebone, 30 centimeters away from the cage mesh to allow the optimal cage space for you. The 3-meter ladder rack section is installed from the demarcation rack to the first cabinet to bridge your cabinet with the demarcation rack.
Elevated Demarcation Rack
This rack attaches to the cable runway in parallel or perpendicular orientation to align with the front or side of a rack, or a cabinet. The rack is attached on top of the cable runway to provide head room for the technicians. You can adjust the elevated rack left or right for better access to cable entry points in cabinets.
In-mesh Demarcation Rack
This rack is installed on the customer cage mesh to allow maximum usage of cage space. It ensures maximum security for the customer equipment within the cage, as well as accessibility for technical staff outside the customer’s cage.
The type of demarcation point offered depends on the type of licensed space. In-cabinet demarcation is the standard solution for shared areas. The post-demarcation, elevated demarcation, and in-mesh demarcation solutions are applicable for private cages and business suites independent of available space, number of cross connects ordered, and customer requirements.
Note: In restricted cases, carrier customers are allowed to supply their own demarcation equipment with prior agreement from Equinix. However, Equinix requires the provision of an Equinix-side demarcation point for the termination of a cross connect. The demarcation point must be presented in line with the Equinix standard for cross connect termination.
In all cases, it is your responsibility to patch from the Equinix demarcation point to its own equipment. If you don’t do this internally, Equinix can implement the patching for a separate NRC for a flat fee.
