Multipoint-to-Multipoint Connections

Multipoint-to-Multipoint Connections Videos

Multipoint-to-multipoint networking enables users to interconnect their data center assets across many locations through a common network instead of requiring direct connections between individual locations. This topic describes how to create a private network and connect to that network from your EVPL or EPL ports.

The first step in using the multipoint-to-multipoint connectivity option is to create your private network. Then, you can add connections to that network.

Note: If you are creating an EP-LAN network, you will need to order new EPL ports. If you are creating an EVP-LAN network you need to order Dot1Q ports if you don’t already have them.

Pricing is the same for both network types.

Create a Network

Log in to Equinix Fabric.
From the Connections menu, select Create Network.
On the Create a Network page, review the information and click Next.
Select network option determined by where your assets are located.
- Local Network – If you want to connect assets deployed in a single metro.
  Note: The metro assignment is based on the location of the first connection associated with this network instance.
- Regional Network – If you want to connect assets that solely reside within a particular region (AMER, EMEA, APAC).
- Global Network – If you want to connect assets deployed across multiple regions.
Select region (applicable to Regional Networks).
Choose what type of assets you want to connect:
- Dot1Q Ports and/or Virtual Devices – Create an EVP-LAN network for connecting Dot1Q ports and/or Network Edge virtual devices.
- EPL Ports – Create an EP-LAN network to connect untagged, EPL ports.
- Fabric Cloud Routers – Create an IP-WAN network
Enter a name for your network and click Next.
Review your order and enter the email addresses of anyone who should receive notifications about this order. Your email address is automatically added by default.
Click Submit Order.
In the order confirmation screen, click View this Network in your Inventory to see the network.

Once you’ve created a network, you can then add connections to it.

Tip: You can use Fabric's API to automate or integrate this procedure. For more information, see Equinix Fabric API - Create Fabric Network.

Connect to your EVP-LAN Network

The Ethernet Virtual Private LAN (EVP-LAN) connectivity option allows you to create a private network and connect to that network from your EVPL ports. You can still have multiple connections from your EVPL ports and separate your data traffic using VLANs.

Log in to Equinix Fabric.
From the Connections menu, select Create Connection.
On the My Own Assets card, click Connect to My Own Assets.
On the Connect to a Network card, click Create Connection.
In the Destination section, click EVP-LAN.
Select your Network.
In the Origin section, click Port.

Note: To connect a Network Edge device, click Virtual Device. For more information about connecting Network Edge devices to your EVP-LAN network, see EVP-LAN Support for Network Edge.
Select a location.
Select a port from the location you selected.
Click Next.
Enter the Connection Name.
Enter the Origin Outer Tag or S-tag.
Enter the Purchase Order Number.
Select the Connection Speed.
Click Next.
Review the order and click Submit Order.
Repeat this process for each port/asset you want to connect to your network.

The order confirmation window contains the connection ID, the connection preview, and a link to the Connections Inventory where you can view your connection details and status. Go to the Network Inventory to view your network.

Tip: You can use Fabric's API to automate or integrate this procedure. For more information, see Equinix Fabric API - Connect to Network.

Connect to your EP-LAN Network

Log in to Equinix Fabric.
From the Connections menu, select Create Connection.
On the My Own Assets card, click Connect to My Own Assets.
On the Connect to a Network card, click Create Connection.
In the Destination section, click EP-LAN.
Select your Network.
In the Origin section, click Port.
Select a location.
Select a port from the location you selected.
Click Next.
Enter the Connection Name.
Enter the Purchase Order Number.
Select the Connection Speed.
Click Next.
Review the order and click Submit Order.
Repeat this process for each port/asset you want to connect to your network.

Tip: You can use Fabric's API to automate or integrate this procedure. For more information, see Equinix Fabric API - Connect to Network.