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EVP-LAN Support for Network Edge

Network Edge supports EVP-LAN connections to allow multipoint-to-multipoint networking. EVP-LAN enables you to interconnect your data center assets across many locations through a common network instead of requiring direct connections between individual locations. This topic describes how to create a private multipoint-to-multipoint network and connect to that network from your Network Edge devices.

The primary use case for connecting a Virtual Device into an EVP-LAN network is connecting all customer assets that are part of that network (including Virtual Devices) over a single multipoint-to-multipoint network instead of connecting the assets through individual point-to-point connections.

  • Multiple Network Edge virtual devices per a single metro are allowed in a particular EVP-LAN Network.
  • All device types are supported.
  • All deployment types (Single, Redundant and Cluster) are supported.

Sample scenarios for connecting a Virtual Device into an EVP-LAN network include:

  • Connect Network Edge devices to multiple assets in the same or different IBX cages
  • Extend NSP connection (BYOC) in a given metro to another Network Edge device in a different metro.

The high-level workflow for integrating an EVP-LAN network with Network Edge is:

  1. Create an EVP-LAN network.
  2. Connect your device to your EVP-LAN network.
  3. Check your Connectivity.

Creating EVP-LAN Network​

For instructions on creating your EVP-LAN network, see the Create a Network from the Fabric documentation.

Connecting Your Device to the EVP-LAN Network​

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The maximum aggregated bandwidth allowed for each Metro on a network is 10 Gbps

To connect your device to your EVP-LAN network:

  1. Sign in to the Equinix Customer Portal and navigate to Network Edge.
  2. Click Create Connection.
  3. On the My Own Assets card, click Connect to My Own Assets.
  4. On the Connect to a Network card, click Create Connection.
  5. In the Destination section, click EVP-LAN, and select the EVP-LAN network you’re connecting to.
  6. In the Origin section, click Virtual Device.
  7. Select a location.
  8. Select a Virtual Device type: Virtual Devices, Redundant Devices, or Clusters.
  9. Select a connection type.
  10. Select one or more devices in the location you selected.
  11. Click Next.
  12. Enter a name for your connection.
  13. (Optional) Enter the Purchase Order Number.
  14. Select a Connection Speed.
  15. Click Next.
  16. Review your order and click Submit Order.

Check Connectivity​

The order confirmation window contains the connection ID, the connection preview, and a link to the Connections Inventory where you can view your connection details and check the status. Go to the Network Inventory to view your network.