Network Edge Release Notes
Network Edge (NE) offers the selection, configuration, and activation of virtual network devices and services into production in near real-time.
Release Date:
Network Edge 2026.10
Version: 2026.10
Release Date: October 19, 2026
Summary: This release includes support for 8 Cores on Infoblox NIOS-X, DLG term length options, Cisco Meraki vMX Beta expansion, the ability to resize your device resources manually, and a storage allocation increase for Check Point Cloud Firewall.
8 Cores Support for Infoblox NIOS-X
Network Edge offers 8 Cores support for NIOX-X. For more details about NIOS-X on Network Edge, see Infoblox NIOS-X.
Availability: General
Device Link Group Term Length
You can now set your term length when creating a Device Link Group (DLG). During the DLG creation workflow, set your term to month-to-month, 12 months, 24 months, or 36 months. See the Create a Device Link section of Create a Device Link Group for more information on setting the term length for you DLG.
Availability: General
Cisco Meraki vMX (Beta)
Cisco Meraki vMX is now available in the Network Edge marketplace, visible to any customer wishing to join the beta program. Click the Cisco Meraki vMX tile in the Customer Portal and fill out the request form to get access to Meraki vMX. See Cisco Meraki vMX SD-WAN Specifications for more information.
Availability: Beta
Resize Device Resources
You can now resize the Device Resources of your existing device using the Replace Virtual Device tool. You can increase the core and memory sizes of your device manually, but you cannot decrease the core and memory size. Be aware that changing to a higher resource size changes the price of the virtual device and a new price for the selected resource size will be applied. For more information about how to resize using Replace Virtual Device, see the Re-Instantiate Device section of Manual Device Replacement.
Availability: General
Check Point Cloud Firewall Storage Increase
Storage volume for Check Point Cloud Firewall has been increased from 100 GB to 200 GB. To take advantage of this increase, you must perform a manual device replacement. See Manual Device Replacement for instructions.
Availability: General
Thales CV1000 Virtual High Speed Encryptor
Thales CV1000 Virtual High Speed Encryptor is now available in the Network Edge Marketplace. For more information, see Thales CV1000 Virtual High Speed Encryptor (vHSE).
Availability: General
Network Edge 2026.9.1
Version: 2026.9.1
Release Date: September 25, 2026
Summary: This release includes changes to the Check Point offering in the Network Edge marketplace.
Check Point Firewall VNF
The Check Point CloudGuard VNF is now Check Point Cloud Firewall. This is the same Check Point offering, now with a new name. Additionally, Network Edge now supports Check Point Cloud Firewall R82.10 as a deployable version.
Availability: General
Network Edge 2026.9
Version: 2026.9
Release Date: September 4, 2026
Summary: This release introduces 25 Gbps Virtual Connections.
25 Gbps Virtual Connections
Network Edge now supports both 10 Gbps and 25 Gbps Virtual Connections (VCs), enabling customers to provision higher-bandwidth connectivity between their virtual network functions (VNFs) and Equinix Internet Access.
Previously, Network Edge supported Virtual Connections up to 10 Gbps. With this enhancement, customers can now provision 25 Gbps Virtual Connections to EIA, allowing them to support higher throughput workloads and reduce bandwidth bottlenecks for demanding applications.
Support for 25 Gbps connections is dependent on the virtual device's capabilities and licensing.
Availability: General
Network Edge 2026.8.1
Version: 2026.8.1
Release Date: August 2026
Summary: This release adds F5 BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager to the Network Edge marketplace.
BIG-IP
F5 Networks' BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager is now available in the Network Edge Marketplace. For more information, see F5 VNFs Specifications.
Network Edge 2026.8
Version: 2026.8
Release Date: August 10, 2026
Summary: This release delivers IP Management for Palo Alto VM-Series Firewalls and a new Operational Status feature.
IP Management for Palo Alto VM-Series Firewall
Network Edge now offers IP management for Palo Alto Networks firewalls. This enhancement allows you to use a private virtual connection to manage your Palo Alto VM-Series Firewall through the Panorama application, configuring the Management interface through DHCP or Static IP.
Availability: General
Operational Status
The Operational Status feature lets you check the operational status of your VNF(s) in the Virtual Device Inventory. You can now view your device status and power on your device without needing to open a support ticket. For more information, see Operation Statuses.
Availability: General
Network Edge 2026.7.1
Version: 2026.7.1
Release Date: July 24, 2026
Summary: This release delivers the availability of Network Edge in Kamloops, British Columbia as well as the addition of Palo Alto Networks Prisma AIRS firewall to the Network Edge marketplace.
Kamloops Metro Availability
Network Edge is now live in Kamloops, British Columbia, enabling you to deploy virtual network functions at the edge. This expansion brings the total to 33 metros globally for Network Edge. See Metro Availability for a full list of available metros for Network Edge.
Kamloops replaces Vancouver as the Western Canada Network Edge metro, providing customers with flexibility and access to digital infrastructure in the region.
Availability: General
Prisma AIRS
Prisma AIRS firewall is now available in the Network Edge Marketplace. See Palo Alto Networks Specifications for more information.
Availability: General
Network Edge 2026.7
Version: 2026.7
Release Date: July 15, 2026
Summary: This release offers the Netskope Private Access VNF in the Network Edge Marketplace as well as the extension of Geo Zones to Network Edge devices.
Netskope Private Access
Netskope Private Access VNF is now available in the Network Edge Marketplace. See Netskope Specifications for more information.
Availability: General
Geo Zones
Equinix Fabric has extended Geo Zones to Network Edge devices with CSP connectivity (AWS, GCP, Oracle), supporting secure edge-to-cloud and multi-cloud architectures. For more information, see Fabric Geo Zones.
Availability: General
Network Edge 2026.6
Version: 2026.6
Release Date: June 12, 2026
Summary: This release delivers a new Network Edge landing page, enhancements to deploying Palo Alto VM-Series Firewall without a public IP address, and the ability to launch higher throughput 16-core VNFs for two device types (Beta).
New Landing Page
The new Network Edge landing page showcases your Network Edge assets and provides quick access into common Network Edge features. For more information, see Network Edge Dashboard.
Availability: General
Higher Throughput for VyOS Routers and Palo Alto Networks VM-Series Firewalls (Beta)
Launch higher throughput 16-core VyOS Routers and higher throughput 16-core Palo Alto Networks VM-Series Firewalls (distinct from standard 16-core offerings). Lab testing has yielded 30% to 120% forwarding throughput improvements with different packet sizes.
If you want to participatie in this beta, contact your Equinix Customer Success Manager (CSM).
Availability: Beta
Zero Network Product Deployment for Palo Alto
Enhancements to device management options for Palo Alto VM-Series devices deployed without a public IP address. See Creating a Palo Alto Networks VM-Series Firewall for more information.
Availability: General
Network Edge 2026.5
Version: 2026.5
Release Date: May 12, 2026
Summary: This release delivers availability of Network Edge in Johannesburg, South Africa, and the addition of 6WIND VSR Router and Infoblox NIOS-X.
Johannesburg Metro Availability
Network Edge is now live in Johannesburg, South Africa, enabling you to deploy virtual network functions at the edge. This expansion brings the total to 32 metros globally for Network Edge. See Metro Availability for a full list of available metros for Network Edge.
Availability: General
6WIND VSR Router
6WIND VSR Router is now available in the Network Edge Marketplace. See 6WIND Specifications for more information.
Availability: General
Infoblox NIOS-X
Infoblox NIOS-X is now available in the Network Edge Marketplace. See Infoblox Specifications for more information.
Availability: General
Network Edge 2026.4
Version: 2026.4
Release Date: April 13, 2026
Summary: This release delivers 30 GB of logging storage for Fortinet firewall devices, rebranding for VeloCloud SD-WAN Edge, and the inclusion of Cisco Meraki vMX as a deployable device (beta only).
30 GB Logging Storage for Fortinet Firewall
The Fortinet (FTNT) firewall now includes a dedicated 30 GB logging storage allocation, giving you an expanded on-device buffer for firewall event data. Traffic logs, threat logs, event logs, and policy violation records are all retained locally, eliminating the dependency on external logging infrastructure.
Availability: General
Arista VeloCloud
VMware VeloCloud is now Arista VeloCloud SD-WAN Edge. To deploy a VeloCloud SD-WAN, look for the Arista VeloCloud card in the Network Edge marketplace. Network Edge supports Arista VeloCloud SD-WAN Edge version 6.4.1.0.
Availability: General
Cisco Meraki vMX (Beta)
Cisco Meraki vMX is now available in beta on Network Edge. This beta device supports private connectivity, allowing you to deploy without a public IP address. See Cisco Meraki vMX SD-WAN Specifications for more information.
If you are interested in participating in this beta, contact your Equinix Customer Success Manager (CSM).
Availability: Beta
Network Edge 2026.2
Network Edge 2026.2 is available as of February 2026.
Zero Network Product Deployment for Cisco 8000v
Cisco Catalyst 8000V devices now support deploying without a public IP address. You can choose to connect both the management interface and the WAN interface to either a private Virtual Circuit (VC) connection or the Internet using an Equinix public IP address.
Zero Network Product Deployment for Fortinet FortiGate Firewall
Fortinet FortiGate Firewall devices now support deploying without a public IP address. You can choose to connect both the management interface and the WAN interface to either a private Virtual Circuit (VC) connection or the Internet using an Equinix public IP address.
F5 Distributed Cloud Supports Redundancy
F5 Networks partnered with Equinix to bring High Availability Redundancy to F5 Distributed Cloud Services. When creating a F5 Distributed Cloud - Customer Edge (CE) device, you have the option to create a pair of devices in the same Metro (for local redundancy) or different Metros (for Geo-redundancy).
EVPLAN Connections Improvement
Network Edge now supports the provisioning of multiple connections from Virtual Devices in the same cluster to a shared EVPLAN network.