Internet Exchange Release Notes
Equinix Internet Exchange (IX) allows networks to effectively exchange internet traffic. You can connect with peers through peering sessions while managing your ports directly.
IX takes advanced measures to ensure the security of the platform by using the Internet Routing Registry, and offering BGP-based remotely triggered black hole filtering to drop DDoS attacks before they reach your router. This solution spans over 35 peering exchange points across the globe, with traffic peaks that exceed 10 terabits per second (Tbps).
Release Date:
Internet Exchange 2024.07
Internet Exchange 2024.07 is available in October, 2024.
Enhancements to Port Traffic Data Display
The data display for Port Traffic has been enhanced to show additional detail . See View Port Traffic.
Internet Exchange 2024.06
Internet Exchange 2024.06 is available in July, 2024.
Improved Traffic Visualization
Now, customers can view traffic by region and location from the Internet Exchange public page without logging in. See View Port Traffic.
VLAN IX Resellers' End Customers Can Use the IX Portal
Internet Exchange VLAN resellers can see their reseller ports distinguished from regular IX ports, and see VLANs configured on these ports. End customers can login to the IX portal and see VLANs assigned to them. Both customers and resellers can see traffic for these VLANs.
Internet Exchange 2024.01
Internet Exchange 2024.01 is available in January, 2024.
Link Aggregation Groups
Now, options for link aggregation groups (LAGs) are offered during the ordering process for new Internet Exchange ports. Customers can create a new LAG from an existing port, or they can order a single port for a future LAG, or two active ports for a new LAG. For information about these options and the ordering process, see Order a Port.
Reseller Management
Internet Exchange resellers can now view and manage their own ports and port assignments for their sub-customers (end customers). In addition, resellers can assign a dedicated Internet Exchange port to their sub-customers. For instructions on displaying the status of Internet Exchange ports, viewing details about port ownership, and assigning ports, see Reseller Port Management.
Peering Participants in IBX Data Centers
Lists of peering participants for the metro locations with Internet Exchange services are now available on the Internet Exchange portal at https://ix.equinix.com. By clicking the IBX data centers in the Locations and Traffic map, users can view a list of who is peering within each specific metro. To learn more, see View Peering Participants.
Service Expansions
Internet Exchange services are available in more locations, especially in the AMER region. For the updated list of service locations for each region, see Product Availability.