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KS's avatar
KS
Level 2
11 months ago

How are ECX ports physically presented?

If I order an ECX port how will it be delivered/presented in my cage/cabinet? Will Equinix need to install a patch panel in my cabinet? If yes how much space will this take up?
ECX Port
Fabric
  • KS's avatar
    KS
    Level 2
    11 months ago

    Thanks Marek, just to clarify can you confirm if the below are correct.

    • Available port on customer patch panel (LoA to be provided):

    Customer Last Mile <> Equinix IBX Data Center (Customer Cage) - Customer Patch Panel <> Equinix Physical Cross Connect <> Equinix Fabric Port

    • No free patch panel:

    Customer Last Mile <> Equinix IBX Data Center (Customer Cage) - Equinix Delivered Patch Panel <> Equinix Physical Cross Connect <> Equinix Fabric Port.

    • marek's avatar
      marek
      Equinix Employee
      11 months ago

      Hi KS,

      There is no distinction between a "Customer PP" or an "Equinix delivered PP".

      All PPs are delivered by Equinix, into a rack where a Customer is deployed.

      If there are free ports on an existing PP, then it is possible to use it to deliver a Fabric port.

      If there are no free ports, then a new PP should be installed (by Equinix, at customer's request) before the Fabric port order can be placed.