Multipoint-to-multipoint networks are compatible with all bandwidth tiers currently available on Equinix Fabric. This means a virtual connection to an EVP-LAN or EP-LAN can range from as little as 10 Mbps all the way up to 50 Gbps. The maximum bandwidth for virtual connections varies by metro so you will want to reference our 25 Gbps & 50 Gbps Virtual Connection Availability topic, if you're considering virtual connections with these two highest tiers.
For metros that support up to 50 Gbps, a local multipoint-to-multipoint network will be able to transmit data up to this maximum rate. However, there are limitations on regional and global networks that may result in a lower maximum bandwidth.
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Regional networks – Can include metros with different maximum virtual connection bandwidths. Transmission rates between two metros will be determined by the one with the lower maximum value.
Example: A transfer between virtual connections in Dallas and Boston will only go up to 10 Gbps because that's the maximum for Boston. Some metros are capable of 50 Gbps local virtual connections but only support 25 Gbps inter-metro connectivity due to available network capacity.
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Global networks have a maximum throughput of 25 Gbps for inter-region traffic. A global network with 50 Gbps virtual connections in Chicago and Paris will only be able to exchange data at 25 Gbps even though they are capable of higher rates. This will further decrease if one of the metros taking part in the transfer has a maximum bandwidth lower than 25 Gbps. Virtual connections in this global network with endpoints in the same region as either Chicago or Paris will follow the guidelines above for regional networks.
The provisioning process for 25 & 50 Gbps virtual connections is the same as all other bandwidths. Refer to the page on implementing multipoint-to-multipoint networks for detailed instructions.