Equinix-deployed VNFs come in two options: Equinix-configured and Self-configured. The main difference between the two deployments is which entity is responsible for certain features and capabilities:
- The Equinix-configured option can be thought of as a PaaS deployment, and gives less control of the VNF to the customer.
Important: The Equinix-configured option for all device types has been deprecated as of December 2022 and is no longer available for sale.
- The Self-configured option is IaaS, and gives more control of the VNF to the customer.
Device Types
Note: All SD-WAN devices follow the Self-configured model because the main purpose of the Network Edge platform is to instantiate the device for the SD-WAN controller to manage.
|
Devices |
Self-Configured |
Equinix-Configured |
|---|---|---|
| Arista CloudEOS | Yes | The Equinix-configured device type is no longer offered as of December 2022. |
| Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN | Yes | |
| Aviatrix Edge | Yes | |
| Check Point CloudGuard | Yes | |
| Cisco CSR 1000V | End of Sales | |
| Cisco C8000v (Autonomous Mode) | Yes | |
| Cisco C8000v (Controller Mode) | Yes | |
| Cisco SD-WAN | Yes | |
| Cisco ASAv | Yes | |
| Cisco FTDv | Yes | |
| F5 NGINX Plus | Yes | |
| Fortinet Fortigate | Yes | |
| Fortinet SD-WAN | Yes | |
| Juniper vSRX | Yes | |
| Juniper vSRX SD-WAN | Yes | |
| Palo Alto VM Series FW | Yes | |
| Palo Alto Prisma | Yes | |
| VMWare | Yes | |
| Versa | Yes |
Capabilities/Services Available from the Equinix Fabric/NE Portal
|
Services |
Self-Configured |
Equinix-Configured |
|---|---|---|
| Version Upgrade/Downgrade | Yes (performed manually by customer) | Yes (through the Equinix Fabric Portal) |
| TACACS | No | Yes |
| Routing Protocols | Yes | Yes |
| Virtual Connections (L2 or L3) | Yes* | Yes (L2 or L3 via portal) * |
| SSH Access | Yes** | Yes |
| Console Access | Yes | Yes |
| Licenses | BYOL | BYOL/Subscription |
| Image Availability | Determined by Customer | Determined by Equinix |
| IPSec VPN Configuration | Yes (through Equinix-Configured portal workflow) | |
| High Availability | Yes | Yes |
| Access Control List via Portal | Yes | Yes |
| Access Control List via CLI | Yes | No |
| Access Control to Gateway | Yes | Yes |
| Interface Selection (Default/Max) | Yes | |
| Interface Selection BYOC | Yes | |
| Interface Selection WAN | Yes | |
| Interface Selection MGT | No | |
| Bring-Your-Own Connection | Yes | |
| Device Link | Yes | |
| Clustering | Yes*** | |
| Allowed in Network Edge Service Profile | Yes |
*Equinix-configured devices must have initial Layer 3 interface and BGP configuration done via the portal. Self-configured devices require configuration via the respective vendor's administrative tools or CLI.
**SSH RSA Key Pair must be configured. For more information, see SSH Key and Console Access.
***Clustering is available with Juniper vSRX, Palo Alto VM Series, and Fortigate VM Series.