# Global IP Transit

NTT DATA's Global IP Transit service offers robust internet connectivity for your business, application, or project. Based on one of the world's largest Tier-1 global IP backbones, Global IP Transit ensures reliability, scalability, and extensive Tier-1 peering. For more information, see [www.gin.ntt.net](https://www.gin.ntt.net/).

## Prerequisites[​](#prerequisites "Direct link to Prerequisites")

* An Equinix Fabric account.
* An existing port or Network Edge virtual device. For information about ordering an Equinix Fabric port, see [Order an Equinix Fabric Port](/fr-CA/fabric/ports/fabric-order-port-new.md). For information about ordering a Network Edge device, see [Create a Single Virtual Device](/fr-CA/network-edge/create-devices/create-ne-virtual-devices.md).
* Permissions to access the A-side port or Network Edge device. For information about permissions, see [Equinix Fabric Permissions](/fr-CA/iam/roles-permissions/iam-roles-permission-reference.md#fabric).

## Procure a Z-side Service Token[​](#procure-a-z-side-service-token "Direct link to Procure a Z-side Service Token")

Access to NTT DATA’s Global IP Transit service requires a [Z-side service token](/fr-CA/fabric/service-tokens/redeem-z-side-service-token.md). To obtain a Z-side service token:

1. Submit a signed order form to your NTT DATA sales representative, specifying the Fabric location you want to connect to.

2. Confirm order details.

Once your order is processed, you will receive a Z-side service token allowing you to establish a Fabric connection to NTT DATA's port.

## Create a Fabric Connection[​](#create-a-fabric-connection "Direct link to Create a Fabric Connection")

To establish a connection to Global IP Transit service:

1. Log in to the [Customer Portal](https://portal.equinix.com/fabric) > *Fabric Dashboard*.

2. From the *Connections* menu, select **Create Connection**.

3. In the *A Service Provider* card, click **Connect to a Service Provider**.

   ![](/fr-CA/assets/images/service-provider-card-51d938de0bcc1df9912ba766114cb979.png)

4. In the *Select a Service Provider* section, on the *Connect using a service token* card, click **Enter Service Token**.

   ![](/fr-CA/assets/images/mainOneConnectUsingServiceToken-ca4f3e20ce857063d65388156a0191c7.png)

5. Enter the service token assigned to your Global IP Transit order and click **Validate**.

6. Review token details and click **Redeem** to proceed with creating the connection.

   ![](/fr-CA/assets/images/mainOneServiceTokenRedeem-1dfd9af112b362d7f9dada92142046e8.png)

7. In the *Origin* section, select **Port**, then choose Metro and select a port.

8. Click **Next**.

9. In the *Connection Information* section, enter:

   * Connection Name - The name for your connection
   * VLAN ID - Your VLAN ID

10. Enter purchase order number.

11. Select connection speed and click **Next**.

12. Review your order and click **Submit Order**.

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Navigate to [connections inventory](#), locate and click your connection to verify its status. Your service should be up and running once the Equinix Status shows `Provisioned` and the Provider Status shows `Accepted`.

## Validate Your Connection[​](#validate-your-connection "Direct link to Validate Your Connection")

Test your connection with your NTT DATA Customer Engineer and enable routing if needed.

## Modify or Deprovision Your Global IP Transit Service[​](#modify-or-deprovision-your-global-iptransit-service "Direct link to Modify or Deprovision Your Global IP Transit Service")

To modify or deprovision your Global IP Transit service instance, contact the NTT Network Operations Center:

* Email: <noc@gin.ntt.net>