Where can I find more info on power availability at an IBX?
Where can I find more info on power availability at an IBX?SolvedJantzen2 years agoCommunity Manager8.3KViews0likes1CommentNetwork Edge 2022.3 Release | June 13
Network Edge 2022.3 is available June 13, 2022. This release includes the new Solution Builder feature, the addition of the NGINX Plus Load Balancer, the ability to create a single BYOC untagged connection to an existing port, and the elimination of subscription licensing for resellers. Solution Builder Design your Interconnection solution with the new Solution Builder. Drag and drop your Network Edge and Equinix Fabric connections into a solution diagram, then generate and download a cost estimate for your end-to-end solution. In the current phase of this limited release, you can select a single network virtual device and a single connection to a service provider. See Solution Builder for more information. NGINX Plus Load Balancer F5's NGINX Plus is now available in the Equinix Marketplace. This is the first load balancer offered on Network Edge, expanding the device types available to include SD-WAN, firewall, router, and load balancer. NGINX Plus can be used in conjunction with existing Network Edge routers or firewalls to scale and manage traffic volume. See Create an F5 NGINX Plus Load Balancer for more information. Single BYOC Untagged Connection You can now create a single BYOC untagged connection over an existing port. In release 2022.2, we introduced the ability to request a new untagged connection from a service provider. Now we are enhancing the capability to include untagged connections to existing ports, making BYOC easier and more transparent to telco customers. Subscription Licenses for Resellers As of 2022.3, Resellers will no longer be able to place device orders with subscription licenses on behalf of sub-accounts and sub-customers. Resellers can continue to place device orders for themselves, but they will be unable to place orders on behalf of sub-customers and sub-accounts. Learn more about Network Edge on Docs and Readiness!amychen2 years agoEquinix Employee5.2KViews2likes0CommentsWhere can I get a demo of the Equinix Fabric portal?
Where can I get a demo of the Equinix Fabric portal?SolvedJantzen2 years agoCommunity Manager7KViews0likes1CommentHow do I migrate a Fabric VC from one cage/cabinet to another?
I am planing to decommission a cabinet. How do I move my virtual connections from that cabinet to another?SolvedJantzen2 years agoCommunity Manager7.5KViews0likes1CommentSmart Hands 2022.4
Equinix Smart Hands 2022.4 is available August 8, 2022. This release includes the following changes to the Smart Hands interface. New 'Cable Connectivity Check' Option On the Cable Testing and Diagnostics tile in the Smart Hands catalog, there’s a new option for Cable Connectivity Check. Use this new option to check the connectivity between assets: Visually verify that LED link lights are green. Ensure that fiber connections are properly cleaned. Verify that cable connections are securely seated. Perform light level readings. Verify transmitter (Tx) and receiver (Rx) after a cross connect is completed. Note: The Light-Link Verification option has been removed from the Smart Hands Catalog. The new Cable Connectivity Check option can be used instead. Auto-scroll to Error Fields When submitting a Smart Hands request, it is now easier to locate errors in your order. If you attempt to submit a Smart Hands order without completing all the required fields, the screen now automatically scrolls to the missing required field. If multiple required fields are blank, the screen scrolls to the first required field. If you complete the field and attempt to submit again, the screen scrolls to the next required field (and so on, until all required fields are completed). Equinix-initiated Messaging For orders with the Text (SMS) technical contact option enabled, you can initiate messaging with the Equinix technician when work is in progress on your order. For more efficient communications and order processing, this feature is enhanced in the 2022.4 release. With the enhancement, Equinix can now initiate messaging with you (if needed). If the technician sends you a message when your order is In Progress, you’ll see an orange message icon in the Status column. Hover over it and click View New Message to read the message in the Activity Timeline (and send a reply, if required). Add Quick Notes to Your Order It is now easier to add notes to a Smart Hands order that has already been submitted. On the Orders and Tickets History screen, hover over the blue note icon beside the order number and click Add Note. (If the icon is not visible for your order, the order cannot currently be modified. For example, you cannot add notes to recurring orders, or orders with a status of Pending Approval, Cancelled, Action Required, or Completed.) Modified Screens for Energize/De-Energize Circuit Based on customer feedback, we modified the Power Services order forms: The Energize Circuit form now includes the message: If the circuit/asset is not visible in the table below, it may already be energized. Energized circuits are visible in the De-Energize Circuit form. The De-Energize Circuit form now includes the message: De-energizing a circuit does not cancel or terminate your circuit. To terminate the circuit, please contact the Global Service Desk to order a deinstallation. Invitation to Complete a Survey When your Smart Hands order is completed, you might receive an email invitation to submit feedback about your order. Your feedback helps us continue to improve the Smart Hands user experience. (You can also give us feedback on your completed Smart Hands orders by clicking the thumbs up icon on the Orders and Tickets History screen, or by using the Feedback option from the Activity Timeline of the completed order.) Learn more about Smart Hands on Docs and Readiness!amychen2 years agoEquinix Employee5.6KViews1like0CommentsGreat video to share with anyone new to interconnection and data centers
Hi All - New to the community and looking forward to connecting and learning! If you or any new hires on your team (or your mom!) are new to interconnection, ecosystems and data centers, this short “Where is the Physical Internet?” video from investment company Cowen is an excellent intro from the consumer perspective. It's a 9-minute walk-through of Equinix’s NY5 facility that includes insight into the physical infrastructure responsible for securing, cooling/powering, and connecting a modern data center. During the tour, you’ll also learn about the ecosystems at the NY5 data center that attract companies to interconnect there. The video is meant for anyone interested in learning more about where and how data is stored and exchanged. Hope you like it as much as I do!Patricia_James2 years agoEquinix Employee5.6KViews4likes0CommentsMetered Power Invoice Enhancements - FR2
Hey Community, Just wanted to share this here incase you missed the email and have a presence in FR2 Metered Power Invoice Enhancements We're pleased to announce automation enhancements to our power data collection and billing processes for our metered power service in the following IBX: FR2. These enhancements mitigate errors in data handling, ensure timely billing, and provide a globally consistent format for the Invoice Product Description and Details. Beginning with your next invoice, the Product Description and Details will display: Metered Power Charges - month/year Usage - kWh Min Commit - kWh Billable Usage - kWh If you have questions, contact Billing and include your account number in the subject of the email. Thank you, Equinix Product TeamJantzen2 years agoCommunity Manager5.3KViews0likes0CommentsBlog | What Is a Data Center? What Are Different Types of Data Centers?
A few points that stood out to me in the What Is a Data Center? What Are Different Types of Data Centers? blog Are data centers expanding, modernizing or shrinking? According to a recent Network World article, “Companies might not be physically building brand new, centralized data centers, but they are modernizing their existing data center facilities and expanding their data center footprint to edge locations.” According to a 2022 study, more than half (51%) of IT professionals said they were planning to close all of their on-premises data centers in the next 24 months. The sixth annual Global Interconnection Index (GXI) 2023, a market study published by Equinix, predicts that: “By 2026, 80% of G2000 companies will be digital leaders, interconnecting with 4+ hyperscale providers and 30+ SaaS/business partners, on average.” Most enterprise and government data centers cannot meet the high standards of today’s or future sustainability objectives (i.e., carbon neutrality), especially on a global scale. In 2021 we achieved 95% renewable coverage for our global data center energy consumption, with over 200 sites covered with 100% renewable energy. Companies around the world can drive their business advantage by leveraging Equinix data center sustainability. There are many different types of data centers On-premises data centers Colocation data centers Hyperscale/IaaS data centers Bitcoin and cryptocurrency data centers Core data centers Edge data centers Are you working to move away from your on-premises data centers? Are you taking advantage of Core and Edge data centers? Let me know your thoughts.Jantzen2 years agoCommunity Manager5.5KViews1like0CommentsInterested in hearing about Fabric product updates and new launches?
Wondering how you can learn about new launches and product features without receiving weekly spam in your inbox? We've got you covered. Subscribe to the Equinix Fabric Ecosystem Update newsletter for quarterly updates on new service providers, Fabric metro locations around the globe, product feature highlights, and cloud on-ramps from Google Cloud, AWS, Azure, Alibaba, and Oracle. We also do spotlights for providers! - reach out to me at nshum@equinix.com to reserve a spot. 🙂 P.S. share this with your colleagues and customers - anyone can subscribe!nshummie2 years agoEquinix Employee5.3KViews0likes0CommentsBlog | Precise Time Synchronization in Distributed Cloud Environments
Here are some of my take ways from the latest blog. Transactions that used to take a few seconds now happen in the millisecond and microsecond range—and before too long, applications and systems will need to operate in the realm of nanoseconds. Precise time synchronization for IT systems keeps getting more important. Distribution of servers, storage systems, networking, and private and public clouds creates significant challenges around synchronizing system clocks. Equinix Precision Time provides timing services over Equinix Fabric, so if you already own a port on the Equinix Fabric network, you can connect easily to Equinix Precision Time services. The world of time synchronization is evolving quickly as applications get faster and faster. Technological advancements around smart grids, 5G and 6G networks and IoT devices like autonomous vehicles underscore the importance of more precise, secure time synchronization. You can find the full article here5.4KViews0likes0CommentsCompleted: Upgrade for LD11x Data Center
In case you missed it. Completed: Upgrade for LD11x Data Center We'd like to inform you that the LD11x Building Management System (BMS) upgrade is complete. If you have questions, refer to ourFAQ, or you may contactSupport. Thank you, Equinix Product TeamJantzen2 years agoCommunity Manager5KViews0likes0Comments- UdayK2 years agoEquinix Product Manager7.7KViews1like1Comment
Have you tried the Quick Connect to GCP feature for Equinix Fabric?
Quick Connect to Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is a new Equinix Fabric feature that enhances the creation of L2 connections to GCP. Instead of logging into the GCP portal to create a Google service key, all of the required provisioning steps can be performed from within the Equinix Fabric portal. Prerequisites and detailed instructions can be found in the following on-line resources. Quick Connect for Fabric 2022.3 - YouTube Quick Connect to Google Cloud Platform (equinix.com) This new feature is available today for Fabric customers adding new connections to GCP. Let us know what you think about it!Kevin_Odom2 years agoEquinix Employee5.6KViews5likes0CommentsWhat additional service providers would you like to have available via Equinix Fabric?
There are over 300 service providers available for direct connection via Equinix Fabric including all the major IaaS providers (AWS, Azure, GCP, Oracle, etc.) many network service providers, and other collaboration, SaaS, and security services. What other types of services or service providers would you like to have available on Equinix Fabric?nathanrecord2 years agoEquinix Employee6.7KViews1like0CommentsWhat certifications do you recommend to those just getting started?
Hey Community, I thought it might interesting to see what certifications everyone has or is interested in getting. Also, what is your favorite resource to use for study? There are a bunch out there from the various vendors so I'm curious to see everyone's thoughts. Hopefully those getting started can use the information in this thread as a head start.Jantzen2 years agoCommunity Manager6.6KViews0likes0CommentsEquinix Precision Time 2022.4 Release | August 8
Equinix Precision Time 2022.4 is available August 8, 2022.With this release, Equinix Precision Time provides an additional authentication feature, new PTP profile options, and integration with the context switching support provided by the Equinix Customer Portal (ECP). MD5 Authentication for NTP MD5 authentication is now supported in Network Time Protocol (NTP) Enterprise configurations. To set up this feature in a Precision Time service, an authorization key and password are required. Unicast and Hybrid Profiles Available Users of Precision Time Protocol (PTP) Standard and Enterprise configurations can now set up Unicast profiles with specified grant times. Multicast and Hybrid profile options are also available. Context Switcher Integration This release integrates Equinix Precision Time with the Context Switcher, which provides an easy way to switch between projects on the Equinix Customer Portal (ECP). This Identity and Access Management (IAM) feature is available to Precision Time users of Fabric ports who participate in Equinix Platform+. This feature allows users to change their project selections and update their resource details within the same ECP session. Learn more about Equinix Precision Time onDocsandReadiness!amychen2 years agoEquinix Employee5.2KViews0likes0CommentsTotal Economic Impact Study of Equinix Digital Services: Achieve a 142% ROI over 3 years
Equinix recently conducted a Total Economic Impact (TEI) Study with Forrester(tm) on Equinix Digital Services. The Forrester TEI Study provides a comprehensive framework to evaluate the potential financial impact of Equinix Digital Services and examines the potential return on investment enterprises may realize. Furthermore the Study provides real-world examples of how customers are leveraging Equinix Digital Services to improve infrastructure deployment speeds by up to 10x. Download the full study to learn more.Forrester Total Economic Impact™ of Equinix Digital Services | Equinix Analyst ReportsAnonymous2 years ago4.9KViews1like0CommentsWhat is your favorite feature Equinix has released this year?
What is your favorite feature Equinix has released this year? If you don't have a favorite this year, feel free to post something from previous years. If you can't remember when a particular feature was released, you can always check out our release readiness siteJantzen2 years agoCommunity Manager4.9KViews0likes0CommentsNever Miss an Important Notification in Customer Portal!
Where did that Fabric notification send? Is there an outage I am not aware of? Do I need to take action? Where does Equinix Precision Time show notifications? Look no further, it’s all in one central place. Effective August 23, all ECP, Fabric, Network Edge, Edge Precisions Time customers are able to view operational and transactional notifications in the new notification center located in portal. This will reduce time to look for notifications across products and services and ensure that customers will see all relevant notifications. Customers can conveniently locate all notifications and take action – if required – in a single notification interface.BeckyPeal2 years agoEquinix Employee5.6KViews1like0CommentsI need to change my Azure subnet
I need to change my Azure subnet. What impact is there at Equinix?Solved12KViews2likes3CommentsUpcoming Price Adjustments - Cross Connects
Hi Community - Just wanted to share a copy of this announcement incase you missed it. Deutsch (German)•Español (Spanish - Latin America)•Español (Spanish - Spain)•Français (French - Canada) •Français (French - France)•Italiano (Italian)•Polszcyzna (Polish)•Português (Portuguese - Brazil)•Português (Portuguese - Portugal)•Türkçe (Turkish)•български (Bulgarian)•日本語 (Japanese)•中文 (Chinese Simplified)•한국어 (Korean) Due to global macroeconomic conditions, including rising energy, construction, and labor costs, we are increasing rates for Cross Connects. This adjustment ensures that we can continue to invest in the digital infrastructure and ecosystems that you depend on for your business. Cross Connects Effective 1 August 2022, standard pricing for new Cross Connects will increase. Price adjustments for new Cross Connects vary by media type and country. Existing Cross Connects are not impacted; new rates will apply to new Cross Connects orders placed on or after 1 August 2022. Cross Connects orders placed prior to 1 August 2022 will be charged the current rate, even if the order is fulfilled after 1 August 2022. If you have questions or would like to review your options, please contact your account manager. Thank you, Equinix Product Management The world's digital infrastructure companyJantzen2 years agoCommunity Manager5.2KViews0likes0Comments- BeckyPeal2 years agoEquinix Employee7.7KViews0likes1Comment
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What are the service types available for Metro Connect?
What are the service types available for Metro Connect?Solved7.1KViews0likes1CommentWhat is your offsite disaster recovery strategy?
In this blog, we discussed how Equinix customers simplified and strengthened strategies for bringing workloads back online quickly and avoiding downtime. What are the strategies, solutions, and best practices your organization has in place to achieve optimal recovery time and recovery point objectives?ibotbyl2 years agoEquinix Employee5.3KViews2likes0CommentsPodcast | Traceroute - Episode 3: Networks
Synopsis How did our society’s need to 'Netflix and chill' lead to a revolution in hardware networks? Eliminating the need to drive down to your local Blockbuster Video just to rent a movie took a miracle of hardware and convoluted networking…and a few motivated geniuses to figure it all out. In episode 3 of the Traceroute Podcast, Dave Temkin, Ingrid Burrington, Jack Waters, and Andrew Blum join us to discuss how the physical internet works. Detailing the hidden infrastructure involved in getting computers connected around the world, they shed some light on the fact that, contrary to what digital natives might think, your connection to the World Wide Web isn't 100% wireless. Let us know your thoughts below!Jantzen2 years agoCommunity Manager6.5KViews0likes0Comments