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How does the internet connect from New York City to Paris? It's not just satellites - it's also cables underneath the ocean. And they send data through glass traveling at 671,000,000 miles per hour. That's the speed of light!There are more than 500 of these cables spanning 750,000 miles sending more than 64 terabits of data. That's enough bandwidth to send 2 million mp3 files every single second.Watch this video below to learn more about these fascinating cables that deliver over 97% of the internet’s traffic.   

To help you connect, we have added "connectToCloudVision," "cvpType," "cvpFqdn," "cvpIpAddress," "cvaasPort," "cvpPort," and "cvpToken" fields. Check out the following pages for details: Launch Self-Configured Device Get Virtual Devices Get Virtual Device {uuid}  

Now you can monitor your Network Edge device utilization traffic by accessing your device details. In your Virtual Device Inventory, click on the device you want to monitor. In the Device Details, click the Interfaces tab. Expand the arrow next to the port you want to monitor and a graph will display showing Inbound and Outbound traffic for the last 7 days. Refresh the graph by clicking Refresh.Change the duration using the drop-down. Choose Last 7 days or Last 24 hours.

Discover how sustainability and technology intersects with our 20-minute Tech Talk on October 26th.   In my upcoming Tech Talk, I’ll be joined by Sarwar Khan, Sustainability Lead at BT; Sarwar has 12 years’ experience in developing decarbonization strategies, products and propositions spanning across the telecoms, IT, and energy industries, working for both large corporates and start-ups. Get ready to learn more about: How BT’s Digital Carbon Calculator provides a unique view into which network assets to optimize for sustainability The benefits of combining carbon footprint data and IT services lifecycle management to gain network efficiencies How BT’s global network combined with Equinix’s own tooling, and data center colocation and virtual interconnection services, in a hybrid multicloud environment enables energy efficiency and reduction of carbon emissions at scale. Got a question you want covered? Ask below! Don’t forget to register here.

This spotlight video covers a few new features/functionalities in Network Edge 2023.10 release: General availability of Prosimo Connector in the Network Edge Marketplace Virtual Devices supporting DLG's between primary and secondary Fabric switches Virtual Device Re-Sizing Include/exclude components of a Solution Builder quote

Appreciate your help - How can I convert my CSR1000V Equinix-configured device to a C8000V self-configured device?

In honor of Cyber Security Awareness Month, we're sharing a cyber-security themed puzzle that our own Equinix Security Awareness team created for employees (and approved us to share).Are you able to solve the jumble? If you can, please, no spoilers in the comments - but do let everyone know you solved it! SpoilerPuzzle Answers! METROCUP = COMPUTER – Computers are incredibly helpful (and powerful), as they can accomplish many tasks with just a few clicks. However, use them safely when online. Practice good cyber hygiene and keep antivirus software up to date along with all software patches.DUFAR = FRAUD – Fraud on the internet includes identity theft, phishing, and hacking, all aimed at stealing money. It's a serious issue that requires careful cybersecurity measures.IVYCARP = PRIVACY – While privacy online just gets harder, you must maintain it as best you can – for Equinix, yourself and your family. Identity theft occurs when bad guys get your personal information and can result in fr

Hi All,Which version of PAN OS is a recomended version for Equinix VM in cluster ?

Spoiler (Highlight to read)  I need shipment/receiving guidelines for the Ashburn, VA location. Is there a pallet jack onsite for receiving? Can the receiving deck accommodate Sprinter Vans (variable height loading deck)?

Hi Does equinix provide e-waste service after decommissioning a device in these locations ?SV1, FRA4 and DC2. 

You can create Virtual Devices using Equinix APIs. Many vendors, including Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto Networks, and others, offer firewalls and routers on our platform.  Check out our use cases to understand the required steps and the set of APIs you need to create Clusters, SD-WANs, and other Self-Configured devices: https://developer.equinix.com/dev-docs/ne/getting-started/launch-cluster-device https://developer.equinix.com/dev-docs/ne/getting-started/launch-sdwan-device https://developer.equinix.com/dev-docs/ne/getting-started/launch-self-configured-device You could take advantage of the Postman collection listed on the above pages to get the payload to create any device type.

Are you a Fabric customer looking to simplify your services? If you already have a Fabric port available, then step right up! You can activate your new Internet Access and be connected within a few minutes. Here’s how: Internet Connection with Fabric If you’d prefer connecting to the internet using your own dedicated port, no problem. To set up Internet Access with a port, see these instructions: Order a Dedicated Port and Activate Service How to decide? Determine which version of Internet Access best suits your needs: Specifications With Dedicated Port With Fabric Port Port type The entire port is used to provision the internet service. The port can be used with other virtual connections to provision several services in addition to Internet Access. Provisioning time Average of 2 days after submitting your order online Average of 3-5 days after submitting your order offline 5-10 minutes after submitting your order Available metros Available in over 5

We’re assessing a potential offering with Smart Hands - Responsible Electronic Disposal, and we need your help with understanding your needs and preferences for electronic disposal to help inform our assessment.  Interested in taking part in this quick activity?  Sign up today for the Equinix Customer Insights Panel.    What’s Insights Panel? Equinix has launched the Customer Insights Panel, a platform to share your knowledge, perspectives, and ideas to influence our business and product direction.  Be the first to know: Get an advance look at new ideas, processes, product releases, possible features and more Influence what happens next: Be part of the feedback loop to drive new products, solutions and experiences that meet customer needs  Learn first: You’ll hear how we’ll act on feedback Sign up today! Once your account is activated, you can explore and participate in research activities including this Smart Hand activity.  &

Hi,i have used the API to create a work visit order and the http response is success. 201 with order number in header.However, we are receiving calls from the service desk that the ticket information is not accurate. Like the IBX , cage & cabinet information is missing in the order.I am not sure why this is happening.Anyone faced this ?

It has been some time since I built an ExpressRoute within the Equinix Fabric.  Our topology is using Fabric Ports (not Virtual Devices). We have a primary and secondary port.  We have built the ExpressRoute in Azure as well as the ExpressRoute VC in Equinix but are having trouble getting end-to-end connectivity.  In the overview page of the ExpressRoute connection in the Equinix Fabric, there is an Origin VLAN and Destination VLAN.  The Origin VLAN tags are different (Primary is 4025 and Secondary is 4026) but the Destination VLAN tag is the same (37 in this case).  Where do we configure those?  In the ExpressRoute Private Peering in Azure, we can only enter a single VLAN tag.  Do we configure 4025/4026 on our routers and 37 in Azure, visa versa, or do we configure the same on both?  The KB articles and videos do not cover this.

Apologies if this is a n00b question but I haven't been able to find an answer in the docs so far.Just starting out on the API journey, so for now at least we only need read-only access for our tooling.What is the recommended way to create a read-only user? So far I can only see how to create accounts for humans.Cheers!

Navigating cloud connectivity and SD-WAN is a constant challenge for IT teams. In my upcoming 20-minute Tech Talk on September 21st, you’ll be immersed in the seamless integration of Cisco SD-WAN Cloud Interconnect with Equinix Network Edge, and see how enterprises like yours can enhance your network efficiency and provide better user experiences. The nuances of deploying SD-WAN: From models to crucial considerations  Strategies for simplifying cloud connectivity with Cisco SD-WAN and Equinix Network Edge Best practices for optimizing and securing cloud connectivity The steps in deploying Cisco SD-WAN Cloud Interconnect in minutes Got a question you want covered? Ask below! Don’t forget to register here.

Are there guidelines, best practices, or documentation provided to help customers understand their security responsibilities?

Does Network Edge have technical how-to videos I can watch, like “how do connect a device”, “how to create a Layer 3 connection”, “how to create a device link”?

I would like to use the 【Create Connection】 API of EquinixFabric. We have confirmed the following two API details, but the contents are different. Does both parameters work? Or are there any conditions for proper use?The following are examples of the different parameters.① API catalog（https://developer.equinix.com/catalog/fabricv4） Connections >> [POST] Create Connection type："VG_VC" "EVPL_VC" "EPL_VC" "EC_VC" "IP_VC" "ACCESS_EPL_VC" "EIA_VC" "EVPLAN_VC" "EPLAN_VC" ② API Reference（https://developer.equinix.com/docs?page=/dev-docs/fabric/overview） API Reference >> Fabric v4 APIs - Recommended >> Create Connection >> Body parameters type：EVPL_VC、ACCESS_EPL_VC、IP_VC、EVPLAN_VC

Is anyone out there using the ECP APIs?I am specifically interested in whether anyone has built spokes to workflows in applications such as Salesforce or Servicenow and any advice you can share on pitfalls to avoid.

Amplifying this post:  https://developer.equinix.com/forum/issue-creating-work-visit-request We've sent the customer to api-experience@equinix.com as colo related APIs are involved. Hello, We are trying to automate creating work visit requests in Equinix portal using rest API's. Following the documentation , i was able to generate client creds etc and use to generate bearer token. when i used the same to submit a work visit request, i get invalid token used error. Anyone faced this ??? Any recommendations ?? Thanks in Advance

What are some examples of applications that are commonly deployed across multiple cloud providers?  Is this generally done to improve resiliency for the application or are there other reasons (e.g., performance improvements) to use this design? 

  Does Equinix offer Equinix-Configured Devices?