Do I need to order a new Fabric port in order to upgrade my existing Standard Connection Package to the Unlimited Connection Package or can my existing port be upgraded?
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There is no need to order a new port if you are simply upgrading from standard to unlimited. Your existing port can be upgraded to the Unlimited Connection Package by submitting a move, add, change, delete (MACD) request.
Here is some additional information:
When should you order a new Fabric port vs. submitting a MACD?
New Fabric port(s) are required in three cases:
MACDs: Customers wishing to upgrade or downgrade between the Standard Connection Package and the Unlimited Connection Package do not need to install new ports and can request the change without impact on their existing service via a MACD.
For more information on the MACD process, refer to Upgrade an Equinix Fabric Port on the Equinix Fabric Documentation site.
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