IBM Cloud Direct Link Versions

Equinix supports these IBM Cloud Direct Link versions:

• IBM Cloud Direct Link Exchange
• IBM Cloud Direct Link Connect
• IBM Cloud Direct Link Dedicated
• IBM Cloud Direct Link Dedicated Hosting

Exchange/ Connect Direct Link is available through an integrated ordering experience in the Equinix Fabric portal.

IBM Cloud Direct Link (2.0) is available via a semi-automated ordering experience on the Equinix Fabric portal and via a dedicated cross connect. A service key must be first created in the IBM Cloud Portal before creating a connection in the Equinix Fabric portal.

Bandwidth is available from 50 Mbps to 5 Gbps for IBM Cloud™ Direct Link Exchange.

Additional documentation is available in the IBM Cloud Docs.

Dedicated and Dedicated Hosting Direct Link is available through a cross connect order in the ECP. Visit the Equinix Customer Portal to order cross connects. Ordering guidance is available in the Help Resource Center.