Port-to-Port Self Connections Video
An E-Line service enables point-to-point connectivity between Equinix ports or virtual devices. Connections can be VLAN-based between two EVPL (.1q or QinQ) ports or virtual devices, or port-based (highly transparent) between two EPL ports. While EPL is highly transparent, filtering only the pause frames, EVPL is required to either peer or drop most of the Layer 2 control protocols.
This feature can be used by any Fabric customer, including sub-accounts of resellers.
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Log in to Equinix Fabric.
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From the Connections menu, select Create Connection.
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On the My Own Assets card, click Connect to My Own Assets.
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On the Connect My Assets as E-line card, click Create Connection.
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Select the connection's origin access point:
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Port - A Fabric port.
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Service Token - An A-side service token.
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Virtual Device - A Network Edge virtual device.
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Fabric Cloud Router - A Fabric Cloud Router instance.
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Select location and port.
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Select the destination metro and port, then click Next.
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Enter connection details:
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Connection - Connection's name.
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VLAN ID - A-side port's VLAN tag (applicable to DOT1Q ports).
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Outer Tag or S-tag - A-side port's outer (service) VLAN tag (applicable to QINQ ports).
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Inner Tag or C-tag - A-side port's inner (customer) VLAN tag (applicable to QINQ ports).
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Z-side VLAN - Z-side port's VLAN tag (applicable to DOT1Q ports).
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Z-side Outer Tag or S-tag - Z-side port's outer (service) VLAN tag (applicable to QINQ ports).
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Z-side Inner Tag or C-tag - Z-side port's inner (customer) VLAN tag (applicable to QINQ ports).
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Geo Boundary - If enabled, this option ensures that traffic associated with the connection stays within the borders of one or more countries. For more information, see Connection Control – Geo Boundary.
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Purchase Order Number - Purchase order identifier.
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Select a Connection Speed, then click Next.
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Review the Connection Summary and Pricing Overview, add an optional email address for Notifications, then click Submit Order.
Tip: Navigate to Connections Inventory to monitor your connection's status.
