# Create a Virtual Device

Create and configure a Network Edge virtual device, redundant devices, or cluster in the Equinix Customer Portal.

To create a virtual device you need the `Network Edge Device Manager` role.

1. Sign in to the [Equinix Customer Portal](https://portal.equinix.com/) and go to the *Network Edge Dashboard*.

2. From the *Network Edge* dashboard, click **Create a Virtual Device**.

   ![](https://docs.equinix.com/assets/images/create-virtual-device-01049c253d497ba31c44908b6b9b38e3.png)

## Vendor Package Selection[​](#vendor-package-selection "Direct link to Vendor Package Selection")

On the *Vendor Package* page, locate and select the vendor and device type. The cards are organized by vendor in alphabetical order. To filter the cards by vendor, use the *Select Vendor* drop-down menu. To filter the tiles by device type, use the *Select Device Type* drop-down menu.

![](https://docs.equinix.com/assets/images/create-vendor-package-tiles-4feb770ceedb883c3edd017da3c139ac.png)

Click **View Details** for a description and configuration overview for the device.

![](https://docs.equinix.com/assets/images/create-vendor-device-details-20e6d4c15bb0ef9d014357e97a36f357.png)

Once you have found the device you want to create, click **Select and Continue**.

## Deployment Type[​](#deployment-type "Direct link to Deployment Type")

In the *Select Deployment Type* section, choose the level of device redundancy.

![](https://docs.equinix.com/assets/images/create-select-deployment-type-78948d46c437021ec54b9ed0988f6e2d.png)

* **Single Device** - To create a single standalone device, click **Single Device**.

* **Redundant Device** - To create a pair of redundant devices or to create a device to add to an existing device, click **Redundant Device**.

  * A redundant pair of devices is typically deployed in active/active operation. One device is connected to Fabric's Primary Plane and the other device is connected to Fabric's Secondary Plane. The two devices can be provisioned in the same metro for local redundancy or different Metros for Geo-redundancy.

    ![](https://docs.equinix.com/assets/images/create-redundant-pair-798e6ecac41689deec828fca1dcbcb52.png)

  * Select *Add an additional, redundant device to an existing device* if you want to create a redundant pair with an existing device. Select the location and device that you are adding redundancy to.

    ![](https://docs.equinix.com/assets/images/create-add-redundant-device-417ca07851f147e5151fe7ba228356e1.png)

* **Cluster** - To create a cluster, click **Cluster**. Device clusters are only available for select vendors that support active/standby operation with synchronized device configurations. Both devices must be in the same metro. One device is connected to Fabric's Primary Plane and the other device is connected to Fabric's Secondary plane. The cluster is treated as one logical device. Interfaces are associated with the cluster, not the individual devices.

For more information on the primary/secondary planes and cluster redundancy, see [Device Resiliency](https://docs.equinix.com/network-edge/create-devices/device-resiliency.md).

Once you have selected your device's redundancy, click **Begin Creating Edge Devices**.

## Location and Billing Account[​](#location-and-billing-account "Direct link to Location and Billing Account")

In the *Select Edge Device Location* section, select a region and location to create your virtual device in.

![](https://docs.equinix.com/assets/images/create-select-location-18ebfb6717b2e055591437495f0864e7.png)

* If you are creating redundant devices, choose the location for both devices. If you require a separate location for the redundant device, click *Select a separate location for the redundant device* and choose the second location.

* If you are adding a redundant device to an existing device, choose whether to use the same Metro as your primary device, or select a new location.

In order to create a device in a specific metro location, you need either a [global billing account or a local billing account for that location](https://docs.equinix.com/billing/local-global-billing-accounts.md). In the **Select Billing Account** section, select a billing account from the *Your accounts in this metro* drop-down menu.

![](https://docs.equinix.com/assets/images/NE-select-billing-account-ebcc27f7be36c384f7c1492b34abcf61.png)

If you are creating redundant devices in different metros, you can select a billing account for each. You can continue without selecting a billing account, but you won’t be able to create your device.

Click **Next: Device Details**.

## Device Details[​](#device-details "Direct link to Device Details")

Options on the *Device Details* page vary by vendor and device type. Some options may require additional vendor or device configuration during device creation or after deployment.

1. In the *Connectivity* section, choose whether to create the device **With an Equinix Public IP Address** or **Without an Equinix Public IP Address**.

   * Only devices deployed with an Equinix Public IP Address are entitled to the default 15 Mbps internet bandwidth.

   ![](https://docs.equinix.com/assets/images/create-connectivity-options-505fb33085051fc45735690fe1d6f54a.png)

2. In the *Licensing* section, click **Subscription** or **Bring Your Own License**.

   * If you chose Bring Your Own License, enter the Primary License Token and the Secondary License Token.
   * If you are creating redundant devices, enter license tokens for both devices.
   * You can skip this step and enter the license later.

   ![](https://docs.equinix.com/assets/images/create-license-options-40e4e1a84c5e23b482c79614c0ae558a.png)

3. Select the *Device Resources*.

   ![](https://docs.equinix.com/assets/images/NE-BYOL-subscription-f63c9c8e00ffe358dc772b0e5e4037a9.png)

4. Select a *Software Package*, *Throughput Tier* and a *Software Version*, if multiple options are available. Options vary by vendor and device type.

   ![](https://docs.equinix.com/assets/images/create-software-version-options-ab6018fd10e22942d28a007c10eedacc.png)

5. In the *Device Details* box, enter:

   * Device Name – Enter a name for the device.
   * Host Name Prefix – Enter a host name prefix for the device.

6. In the *Interfaces* drop-down menu, select the number of interfaces.

7. In the *Device Status Notifications* box, enter the email address(es) of anyone who should receive email notifications regarding device status.

8. *(Optional)* In the *Optional Details* box, enter the Purchase Order Number and Order Reference/Identifier.

9. In the *Term Length* drop-down menu, select a term.

![](https://docs.equinix.com/assets/images/create-device-details-f94867555a06a1af90164d2f1ed5db9a.png)

If you want to print the pricing overview, click **Print Order Summary**. If you want to save your device configuration and order later, click **Save**.

To proceed, click **Next: Additional Services**.

## Additional Services[​](#additional-services "Direct link to Additional Services")

Configure your access and additional services for the device.

* In *Device Access*, add a username for the user who will access your device through SSH/HTTPS. For console access, we generate a one-time password for you after your device is provisioned.

  To set up SSH with RSA Public Keys (*Optional*), check the box and select an existing RSA Public Key, or click **Add New RSA Public Key** to generate a new one. See [Network Edge Device Access](https://docs.equinix.com/network-edge/access-devices/ne-console-ssh-key.md) for more information about generating an RSA public key.

* In *Diverse Compute from an Existing Single Device*, choose whether to create the new device on a different [redundancy plane](https://docs.equinix.com/network-edge/create-devices/device-resiliency.md) than an existing device. Select the existing device.

* In *Access Control List Templates*, choose which access control list (ACL) template to apply to the gateway interface connected to the WAN interface of your device. Select the ACL from the drop-down.

  ACL templates control communication from the Internet. By default, the communication required for initial bootstrap (DNS, NTP, License Server communication, SD-WAN controller communication, etc.) is allowed to properly configure the initial VNF configuration. Additional protocols such as SSH need to be intentionally permitted using an ACL template (Custom ACL). If you need to create a template to apply to your device, click **Create Access Control List Template**.

  See [Configure Access Controls on Virtual Devices](https://docs.equinix.com/network-edge/access-devices/ne-access-management.md) for more information.

* In *Default and Additional Bandwidth*, choose whether to add between 25 Mbps and 5000 Mbps of additional internet bandwidth (for a fee). The default 15 Mbps of internet bandwidth is available only to virtual devices with an Equinix Public IP Address. Select the additional bandwidth amount from the drop-down.

![](https://docs.equinix.com/assets/images/create-additional-services-f96b6da0b95a1e3ecc66b8fb250e0bc9.png)

Once you have made your selections, click **Next: Review**.

## Review and Submit[​](#review-and-submit "Direct link to Review and Submit")

Review the *Device Details*, *Additional Services*, and *Pricing Overview*. If you need to change or update anything, click **Back**. If you need to save your order for later, click **Save**.

If there are additional terms in the *Shared Support Structure* section, check the box to acknowledge them.

When you are ready, click **Create Virtual Device**.