You can transfer data reliably between your Equinix on-premises network and the Google Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) network by using Google Cloud Partner Interconnect, which includes these features:
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Low latency, high availability connections between both networks
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Internal IP address communication to ensure that internal IP addresses are directly accessible from both networks
Google Cloud Interconnect offers the following choices to extend your on-premises network:
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Dedicated Interconnect – Provides a direct physical connection between your on-premises network and Google's network. Available from Equinix as a cross connect that can be ordered from the Equinix Customer Portal (ECP).
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Partner Interconnect – Provides connectivity between your on-premises and VPC networks through a supported service provider, available as a Virtual Connection from the Equinix Fabric portal.
To decide which offering suits your needs, see the Cloud Interconnect section in Choosing a Network Connectivity product.
You can connect to Google Cloud Interconnect using a combination of Equinix Fabric portal and Google Cloud Portal or use the Quick Connect option to establish the connection without having to log in to Google Cloud Portal.
