Network Edge Release Notes

Network Edge 2023.8 is available as of August 2023.

This release of Network Edge includes the ability to migrate your VCs from one NE device to another with a new self-service feature, and updates to NE Identity and Access Management.

Virtual Connection Self-Migration

The Virtual Connection Self-Migration feature provides the ability for Network Edge users to initiate and migrate virtual connections from one Network Edge device to another directly from the Virtual Device Inventory or the Connections Inventory. You are notified by email when the migration is complete. For more information, see Migrate Virtual Connections Between Network Edge Devices.

IAM Updates

All new Network Edge customers are now enabled for Identity and Access Management features, allowing for streamlined user access management with flexible billing account assignment and role-specific permissions. For more information, see Network Edge Identity and Access Management.

Network Edge 2023.6 is available as of June 2023.

This release of Network Edge includes a new Snapshot and Restore tool as well as new Solution Builder functionality.

Snapshot and Restore

Now you can take up to three image snapshots of your self-configured virtual device for backup and recovery purposes. This new feature can be used for version roll-back, disaster recovery, or regular image backup. For more information, see Snapshot & Restore.

Solution Builder

Design your multi-cloud network solution with the Solution Builder. Drag and drop your Network Edge and Equinix Fabric connections, into a solution diagram. You can then generate and download a pricing estimate for your end-to-end solution. In May we improved the Device Link Group connection design experience, and we added the ability to export your design along with the price estimate. In June we added the ability to share designs with collaborators and allow those collaborators to edit the designs. We’ve also added the ability connect a Fabric port to your Network Edge device. For more information, see Solution Builder.

Network Edge 2023.4 is available as of April 2023.

This release of Network Edge includes the ability to your connect to your own EVP-LAN network with your Network Edge devices, a new BYOC Orders Inventory page, and a new Device Connectivity option that helps you manage your PAN VM-Series and Cisco Threat Defense Virtual firewalls.

EVP-LAN for L2 Multipoint-to-Multipoint Service

NE Virtual Devices can now be a part of multipoint-to-multipoint connections, enabling you to interconnect data center assets across many locations through a common network. This eliminates the need to create direct connections between individual locations. See Multipoint-to-Multipoint Connections and EVP-LAN Support for Network Edge for more information.

BYOC Orders Inventory

Use the new BYOC Inventory page to manage order status, view asset configuration details, and get virtual device connection information from one location. See BYOC Orders Inventory for more information.

New Device Connectivity for Management

Manage your Palo Alto Networks VM-Series and Cisco Threat Defense Virtual firewalls from your private network. These devices can now be created without any network interface or public IP address. See Create a Cisco Next Generation Firewall and Create a Palo Alto Networks VM-Series Firewall VNF for more information.

Network Edge 2023.2 is available as of February 2023.

This release of Network Edge includes a new migration tool for end-of-sale Cisco devices, the ability to connect to a private Network Edge service profile using a service token, and the addition of Arista CloudEOS and Cisco Catalyst 8000V Edge (Controller mode) devices to the Equinix Marketplace.

Migrate CSR1000V to Catalyst 8000V

Because Cisco has discontinued the Cisco Cloud Service Router 1000V, Equinix has also ended sales of CSR1000V. Network Edge now offers a self-guided tool that allows you to migrate a CSR1000V self-configured device to a Catalyst 8000V self-configured device. See Migrate Cisco CSR1000V Self-Configured Device (BYOL) to Catalyst 8000V Self-Configured Device (BYOL) for more information on how to use this new migration tool.

Connect to Private Network Edge Service Profile

Network Edge and Fabric customers can now use an A-side service token to connect to a Network Edge device through a private Network Edge service profile. See Create a Network Edge Service Profile to learn how to set up a private Network Edge Service Profile. See Create Service Tokens for instructions on creating the A-side token. See Connect to a Private Network Edge Service Profile for details on using a service token to connect to a private Network Edge service profile.

Arista CloudEOS

Arista CloudEOS Router is now available in the Equinix Marketplace. See Arista Specifications and Create an Arista CloudEOS Router Device for more information.

Cisco Catalyst 8000V Edge (Controller Mode)

Cisco Catalyst 8000V Edge, in controller mode, is now available in the Equinix Marketplace. See Cisco Specifications and Create a Cisco Catalyst 8000V Device (Controller Mode) for more information.

Network Edge 2022.6 is available December 2022.

This release of Network Edge includes more Solution Builder enhancements, sub-interface support, and the addition of Aviatrix Edge.

Solution Builder Enhancements

Design your multi-cloud network solution with the Solution Builder. Drag and drop your Network Edge and Equinix Fabric connections, into a solution diagram. You can then generate and download a pricing estimate for your end-to-end solution. We have added support for Bring Your Own Connection (BYOC), redundant devices, Device Link Group (DLG) and multi-currency.

Sub-Interface Support

Network Edge now supports sub-interface to a physical port in your colocation. Simplify your network design by trunking multiple VLAN tagged traffic over a single virtual connection.

New Certified Virtual Network Functions (VNF) Imager Versions

As part of an ongoing effort to validate and certify images from VNF vendors, this new chart will provide current and new certifications, as well as those planned for retirement.

Aviatrix Edge

Aviatrix Edge is now available in the Equinix Marketplace. Aviatrix Edge creates a high-performance encrypted connection to the cloud using the Equinix Fabric for private cloud networking.

Network Edge 2022.5 is available October 10, 2022.

This release of Network Edge includes changes to Fortinet and Juniper device deployment options, the addition of the new Device Link Inventory, and more enhancements to the Solution Builder.

Fortinet and Juniper Devices

Network Edge no longer offers the Equinix-configured device deployment option for new Fortinet or Juniper devices. All new Fortinet and Juniper devices must be self-configured. Devices deployed prior to 2022.5 are not impacted by this change.

Device Link Inventory

Easily find your Device Link Groups in the new Device Link Inventory. Go to the Network Edge menu and select Device Link Inventory to view existing device link groups and create new ones.

Solution Builder Enhancements

Solution Builder now has an auto-save function to automatically save your components and designs after you have configured all the options. Design solutions also automatically save when you navigate away from the Solution Builder to other functions.