Connect to a Network

Connect to a Network to interconnect assets deployed across many locations.

Prerequisites

  • Origin asset instance of your choice: a Fabric port, a Network Edge virtual device or a Fabric Cloud Router.

    Fabric port - An untagged EPL port if you want to create an EP-LAN network, or a Dot1Q port if you want to create an EVP-LAN network and separate the network traffic using VLANs. For information on how to order a Fabric port, see
    Order an Equinix Fabric Port.

    Network Edge Virtual Device - A Network Edge virtual device that can connect to an EVP-LAN or an EP-LAN. For information on how to order a Network Edge virtual device, see Implementing Your Network Edge Devices.

    Fabric Cloud Router - A Fabric Cloud Router is required if you want to create an IP-WAN network. For information on how to order a Fabric Cloud Router, see Create a Fabric Cloud Router.

  • A Network object you can connect to, or a Z-side service token that grants you permission to connect to a Network.

Connect to your Network

To connect to a Network:

  1. Log in to Equinix Fabric.

  2. From the Connections menu, select Create Connection.

  3. On the My Own Assets card, click Connect to My Own Assets.

  4. On the Connect to a Network card, click Create Connection.

  5. In the Origin section, configure your connection depending on the origin asset type:

    1. In the Connect Using section, select Port.

    2. Select location, then choose your port.

    1. In the Connect Using section, select Virtual Device.

    2. Select location.

    3. Select virtual device type, then choose your virtual device instance.

    Note: For more information about connecting Network Edge devices to your EVP-LAN network, see EVP-LAN Support for Network Edge.

    1. In the Connect Using section, select Fabric Cloud Router.

    2. Select location, then choose your Fabric Cloud Router instance.

  6. In the Destination section, select your network type, then choose the Network instance.

    Note: The available network type options depend on the origin asset.

  7. Click Next.

  8. Enter the Connection Name.

  9. Enter the VLAN ID.

  10. Enter the Purchase Order Number.

  11. Select the Connection Speed and click Next.

  12. Review the order and click Submit Order.

  13. 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.

Connect to a Network Using a Z-side Service Token

For instructions on redeeming a Z-side service token, see Create a Connection Using a Z-side Service Token.

Connect to a Network Using API

You can use Fabric's API to automate this procedure and integrate it with your internal systems. For details, see Connect to Network.