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Aviatrix Edge is a new Cloud Networking device on Network Edge which will be generally available in December. Aviatrix demoed the new capability at Gartner IOCS show this week in Las Vegas! Check out the blog and if you are interested in learning more, there is an interest form you can fill out for an Edge Specialist to get in touch. Simplify Multicloud Networking with Aviatrix Edge on Network Edge - Interconnections - The Equinix BlogGET AVIATRIX EDGE ON EQUINIX NETWORK EDGE | equinix.comThis new multicloud device offers customers the highest performance encrypted connection to the cloud and extends Aviatrix cloud networking to Network Edge. This is the only multicloud native platform with enterprise-grade visibility and control.Customers can expect to gain:Simplified edge onboarding and edge managementHybrid Connectivity with option for End-to-End EncryptionGlobal Cloud networking expansion 

Smart Hands 2022.6 Equinix Smart Hands 2022.6 is available December 12, 2022. This release includes the following changes to the Smart Hands interface. Order a Support Plan Online For direct users, Smart Hands Support Plans can now be ordered online. When ordering, you can choose Prepaid Smart Hands Hours or a Monthly Smart Hands Support Plan With Rollover. For more details and instructions, see Support Plans. Note: Online ordering of support plans is not yet available for reseller accounts, or for users in Bulgaria, Italy, Poland, Turkey, India, Korea, China, Belgium, Indonesia, South Africa, Chile, or Peru. Enhanced ‘Activity Timeline’ Details The Activity Timeline now provides additional updates about your Smart Hands orders: For scheduled requests – Once the scheduling of the work is accepted by Equinix, the scheduled start date and time are now shown in the timeline. For orders with the video conference option enabled – Once the scheduling of the Zoom meeting has been accepted by

Equinix Precision Time 2022.6With this release, Equinix Precision Time adds support for resellers and their sub-users in the Precision Time portal flow within the Equinix Customer Portal (ECP).Reseller SupportEquinix resellers can now sign into the Precision Time portal in ECP to place orders and provision new Precision Time services for their sub-account end users. In addition, resellers can now use the portal make changes to the time services used by their sub-accounts. With this new support available in the Precision Time workflow, resellers can efficiently manage the time service needs of their customers.   

Learn about the recent updates from Equinix Fabric 2022.6 This release of Equinix Fabric includes the new EP-LAN service offering, 10 Mbps bandwidth option for port to port connections, the ability to increase or decrease bandwidth of connections to IBM Direct Link, and changes to the default expiration date for Service Tokens. EP-LAN for Layer 2 Multipoint to Multipoint Service In October we released the ability to create EVP-LAN multipoint L2 networks with support for any-to-any, full mesh connectivity between multiple Equinix metros or locations. We have added EP-LAN, a port based service, to the MP2MP offering. 10 Mbps Billing Tier Create lower 10 Mbps bandwidth connections for port-to-port connections and connections to a network. This includes connections to service profiles for CSPs and other service providers. IBM Bandwidth Resizing You can now increase or decrease the bandwidth of a connection to IBM Direct Link on demand without deleting and recreating the connection. Service

Network Edge 2022.6 This release of Network Edge includes more Solution Builder enhancements, sub-interface support, and the addition of Aviatrix Edge. Solution Builder Enhancements Design your multi-cloud network solution with the Solution Builder. Drag and drop your Network Edge and Equinix Fabric connections, into a solution diagram. You can then generate and download a pricing estimate for your end-to-end solution. We have added support for Bring Your Own Connection (BYOC), redundant devices, Device Link Group (DLG) and multi-currency. Sub-Interface Support Network Edge now supports sub-interface to a physical port in your colocation. Simplify your network design by trunking multiple VLAN tagged traffic over a single virtual connection. New Certified Virtual Network Functions (VNF) Imager Versions As part of an ongoing effort to validate and certify images from VNF vendors, this new chart will provide current and new certifications, as well as those planned for retirement. Aviatri

Did you know? You can now order Smart Hands online in the Equinix Customer Portal (ECP). Therefore, you no longer need to contact your Customer Success Manager or the Global Service Desk Ordering Smart Hands Online Log in to ECP Select Orders & Tickets and then Smart Hands Choose the type of request from the Smart Hands Catalog, complete the required fields, and submit your order You can bundle multiple requests into a single order, select your scheduling options, and place Large Smart Hands Orders for 24-200 cables or equipment builds of 100-500 RUs. In addition, you can now request the technician message you while they are working on your Smart Hands ticket.   Resources Smart Hands Ordering  Check out the new ECP Video Library for tips and tricks on getting the most out of ECP. Thank you,Equinix Digital Experience Team

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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 here

A bonus video in the common processes within the Fabric Portal series. Today we will look at creating a Virtual Connection with AWS Direct Connect . Enjoy!

IBX SmartView 2022.5 is available as of October 10, 2022. This release includes enhancements to the Cabinet-Level Power Draw Report. New Columns on the Cabinet-Level Power Draw ReportWhen you run the Power Draw report for a cabinet, two additional columns are included:Usable kVA Installed (column F)This new column shows the maximum kVA (kilo-volt-amperes) provisioned for the cabinet. It is an aggregated total of the usable kVA for all the primary circuits installed in the cabinet. Total Draw-to-Usable kVA Installed % (column K)This column indicates how much of your Usable kVA is being used. It is calculated as:Total Draw kVA (column I) ÷ Usable kVA Installed (column F) * 100Example: If your Usable kVA Installed is 40 kVA, and your Total Draw is 10 kVA, you are using 25% of your usable kVA. 

Equinix Precision Time 2022.5 is available October 10, 2022. This release of Equinix Precision Time provides enhanced authentication support. Multiple MD5 Keys Available in NTP EnterpriseIn Network Time Protocol (NTP) Enterprise configurations, authentication for multiple MD5 keys is now supported. With this release of Equinix Precision Time, up to 25 MD5 authorization keys and passwords can be added to an NTP Enterprise service.  

Smart Hands 2022.5 is available October 10, 2022. This release offers a new report and various enhancements related to the ordering process, flexible orders, recurring orders, and inbound shipments/RMAs.Discounted Hourly Rate for Flexible OrdersWhen you create a Smart Hands request, you can choose from several scheduling options (Flexible, Standard, Expedited, etc.). With this release, the Flexible option is now offered to you at a discounted hourly rate – making this your most economical option.Flexible scheduling allows the work to be completed any time before a specified date. For example, if you submit the Flexible order on the 1st of the month, and you specify a completion date of the 10th, the work may be completed anytime between the 1st and the 10th.Flexible scheduling is recommended for low- or medium-priority requests. Inbound Shipments: Shipping Manifest/Bill of MaterialsWhen you create an Inbound Shipment request, a new option is available for Equinix to Scan and Send Shipm

Network Edge 2022.5 is available October 10, 2022. This release of Network Edge includes changes to Fortinet and Juniper device deployment options, the addition of the new Device Link Inventory, and more enhancements to the Solution Builder. Fortinet and Juniper DevicesNetwork Edge no longer offers the Equinix-configured device deployment option for new Fortinet or Juniper devices. All new Fortinet and Juniper devices must be self-configured. Devices deployed prior to 2022.5 are not impacted by this change. Device Link InventoryEasily find your Device Link Groups in the new Device Link Inventory. Go to the Network Edge menu and select Device Link Inventory to view existing device link groups and create new ones. Solution Builder EnhancementsSolution Builder now has an auto-save function to automatically save your components and designs after you have configured all the options. Design solutions also automatically save when you navigate away from the Solution Builder to other functions.

Equinix Fabric 2022.5 is available October 10, 2022. This release of Equinix Fabric includes the new EVP-LAN connectivity option and greater flexibility when associating Fabric ports to locations.Layer 2 EVP-LAN ServiceYou can now create multipoint L2 networks with support for any-to-any, full mesh connectivity between multiple Equinix metros or locations. You can also view these networks in the Fabric Network Inventory.  Service Profile Location MappingAs a Fabric Service Provider, you have greater flexibility when associating Fabric ports to locations. You can create and map multiple location regions to ports associated with your Service Profile.  Learn more about Equinix Fabric on Docs and Readiness!

Video 3 in the common processes within the Fabric Portal series. Today we will create an Express Route in Azure. Enjoy!  

Where can I find a list of available locations for Equinix Fabric?

Can I change the burst cap of my Equinix Connect connection?

As a provider, I have a fabric port that needs to be upgraded from 10G to 100G. How can I upgrade this port?   

Where can I find a list of Service Providers for Equinix Fabric?

How do I order a cross connect?

Can I have multiple VLANs across a single AWS DirectConnect service?

I need to change my Azure subnet. What impact is there at Equinix?

I need to upgrade my primary and secondary Azure ExpressRoute connections. How long will it take to upgrade them?

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' OptionOn 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 FieldsWhen 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

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 NTPMD5 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 AvailableUsers 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 IntegrationThis 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 us