Order Without an LOA

You can submit orders for new Cross Connects without uploading a Letter of Authorization (LOA) or a Digital LOA token. Use the Equinix Customer Portal (ECP) with its flexible, optimized ordering process.

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Order Without LOA

1. Enter your username and password into the Equinix Customer Portal, and click Sign In.

2. From the Orders and Tickets menu, choose Cross Connects.

   

3. Click the Cross Connect card in the Interconnection Catalog.

   

4. Review the information about Unified Cross Connect Ordering Experience and click Next.

5. In the Select LOA section, click Order Without LOA.

   

   By default, the Connect to a Provider tile is selected.

6. Select a Z-side Provider from the list. You can filter the list by entering a provider or an IBX data center.

7. Click Next.

Note: The choices in the following forms are based on the assets that are assigned to your organization and account. The values that are displayed are the ones that are available for your situation.

Configure Your Cross Connect

1. Below the summary in the Connection Overview diagram, choose an A-side IBX and a Z-side IBX from the drop-down lists.

   

2. In the Connection Details section, click + Add Connection for the A-side connection.

   

   The Asset Connection Details form is displayed on the right side of the page.

3. For Connection 1, provide A-side Details:

   

   1. Choose a Cage, a Cabinet, a Patch Panel, a Connection Service, and a Media Type from the drop-down lists.

   2. Choose a Protocol Type and a Connector Type from the drop-down lists.

   3. Choose Port A and optional Port B from the drop-down lists, or from the Visual Patch Panel display of available ports below. The Next Available port is the default.

   4. To request that Equinix install the new Cross Connect from the panel to your equipment, select Patch my equipment and choose the Device Cabinet, Connector Type, and Port. Additional Smart Hands fees will apply.

   5. Select Add Cross Connect Light Link Verification. An additional charge for each connection will apply.

   6. Click > Z-side Details to expand the right-side form.

4. For Connection 1, provide Z-side Details:

   

   1. Choose a Cage, a Cabinet, a Patch Panel, and a Connector Type from the drop-down lists.

      By default, the Connection Service and Media Type are set from the A-side values.

   2. Choose Port A and optional Port B from the drop-down lists, or from the Visual Patch Panel display of available ports below. The Next Available port is the default.

   3. To request that Equinix install the new Cross Connect from the panel to your equipment, select Patch my equipment and choose the Device Cabinet, Connector Type, and Port. Additional Smart Hands fees will apply.

   4. Select Add Cross Connect Light Link Verification. An additional charge for each connection will apply.

5. To add a diverse connection for more redundancy, select Create Diverse Campus Cross Connect.

   

   Select a connection type:

   • Pair with Existing Primary Asset – Choose an available Asset from the drop-down list.

   • Create Primary and Diverse Pair – Provide A-side Details and Z-side Details for the new connection. Choose a Cage, Cabinet, Patch Panel, Connection Service, Media Type, Protocol Type, and Connector Type from the drop-down lists as described in the steps above.

6. To add more primary connections, click Save and Add Next. Repeat the previous steps for all the additional A-side and Z-side connections.

7. When all the connection details are complete, click Save and Close in the lower right corner. The updated A-side and Z-side Connection Details are displayed. If applicable, the diversified connections are displayed too.

8. Review the updated list in the Connection Details section.

   • To make changes, click the pencil on the right side of a connection row. Edit the information in the Asset Selection Details form and click Confirm Selection.

   • To delete a connection, click the wastebasket on the right side of a connection. Click Delete Connection.

     Note: At least one connection must be present to complete the order.

9. To view all the details and charges, click Show Order Summary in the lower right corner. This information updates as you progress through the ordering process.

   

10. To place your order on hold to match the date that your circuit is enabled, select Circuit Delivery Date and choose a date from the calendar. This is the date when your carrier commits to enabling the circuit. After your carrier delivers the service, Equinix completes the installation.

    Note: If you schedule a Circuit Delivery Date, you cannot Schedule Your Order as described in the next section.

11. Enter or upload additional details and instructions that might help the Equinix technician.

12. When all the order details are correct, click Next in the lower right corner.

Schedule Your Order

If you scheduled a Circuit Delivery Date as described in the preceding section, skip this section.

1. To schedule the date for your completed installation, select a date in the calendar view. You can select from a date range suggested by Equinix. Or, you can request a different date based on your schedule and pricing needs. Select one of these calendar options:

   

   • Flexible (F) – Your order is completed on a date that Equinix recommends, and you receive a discount on your installation charge.

   • Standard (S) – Your order is completed during a typical, guaranteed installation interval.

   • Expedited (E) – Your order is completed more quickly. Click a date in the calendar, and choose a time from the drop-down list. Approval is required, and additional fees might apply.

2. Click Next in the lower right corner.

Provide Contact Information

In the A-side Contacts List, you are automatically assigned as the technical contact and the notification contact.

1. To add additional contacts, complete one of these steps:

   • Click the Search for a contact field, begin typing a name, and select the name from the filtered drop-down list.

     

   • Click Add from Directory to search the Contact Directory list. Select one or more contacts, and click Done in the lower right corner.

   • If the contact you want to add is not included in these lists, click Add New Contact. Complete the Add an Unlisted Contact form and click Add in the lower right corner.

2. The contacts that you add are automatically assigned as a Notification Contact to receive order updates. You can select one of them as a Technical Contact.

3. In the Z-side Contacts List section, select Notify Z-side contact upon completion. Enter the contact email address.

4. Click Next in the lower right corner.

Review Order

After you have reviewed the information for this new Cross Connects connection, you can make final changes and complete the ordering process.

1. In the Review Order form, verify that the Connection Details, Additional Details, and Contact Information sections are correct.

2. Enter additional Customer Reference information.

3. In the Terms and Conditions section, click Review Terms and Conditions.

4. Review the Acceptance section, and click I Accept.

   

5. Click Submit.

6. The Order Submitted confirmation window displays your order number.

   

   1. To find details about the status of your order, click Track in Order History.

   2. To send customer feedback, select a rating and enter any additional feedback. Click Submit.

   3. To display a summary of the connection details, click Order Summary in the lower left of the window.

   4. To download a PDF summary, click Download Summary in the lower right of the window.