Extended Cross Connects

Equinix provides connectivity to the panel in the Building Meet-Me Room (BMMR). The third-party BMMR operator provides the final connection from the Equinix panel to the Z-side party or the provider panel. When you request termination to the Z-side party panel in the BMMR, Equinix completes the final connection with the third party.

Two options are available for Extended Cross Connects:

  • The Extended Cross Connects terminates to the Z-side party panel in the third party or BMMR. For this option, you must provide a Letter of Authorization (LOA).

  • The Extended Cross Connects terminates to the Equinix panel in the third party or BMMR. For this option, Equinix provides a LOA. You are responsible for ordering the final connection with the BMMR provider.

Note: Extended Cross Connects are not available for copper media.

Policies and Procedures

  • Companies interested in purchasing a connection to an IBX through the BMMR must be (or must become) a customer of Equinix by signing a contract.

  • If you want Equinix to provide termination to you or the carrier in the BMMR, you must have a panel in the BMMR. If not, Equinix either provides an LOA to your panel or cancels the order.

Note: Extended Cross Connects are available in North America, APAC, and Warsaw.

For more details, see the Extended Interconnections Policies document.