How to set up a Webhook in Grafana
This guide will provide step-by-step instructions on how to set up a Webhook in Grafana, enabling you to easily view Fabric Metrics and Events. You can start streaming events and metrics to your Grafana endpoints by using the template JSON below to make a POST request to fabric/v4/streams/subscriptions. You will have your own Grafana host URI, but this example shows the expected API key and endpoints for events and metrics uri. curl -X POST 'https://api.equinix.com/fabric/v4/streams/<streamid>/subscriptions' \ -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \ -H 'Authorization: Bearer <bearer token="">' \ -d '{ "type": "STREAM_SUBSCRIPTION", "name": "<webhook_subscription_name>", "description": "<webhook_subscription_desc>", "enabled": true, "sink": { "type": "WEBHOOK", "settings": { "eventUri": "https://<otel_exporter_otlp_endpoint>/v1/logs", "metricUri": "https://<otel_exporter_otlp_endpoint>/v1/metrics", "format": "OPENTELEMETRY" }, "credential": { "type": "API_KEY", "apiKey": "<granfana_instance_id>:<grafana_token>" } } }'</grafana_token></granfana_instance_id></otel_exporter_otlp_endpoint></otel_exporter_otlp_endpoint></webhook_subscription_desc></webhook_subscription_name></bearer></streamid> Step-by-Step Instructions 1. Create a New Connection using OpenTelemetry Refer to Grafana Doc Recommended OpenTelemetry setup via Grafana Cloud integrations Sign In to the Grafana Cloud Portal. From your organization “Overview”, select or click Launch to open a Grafana Cloud stack. With a stack selected, click “ Launch” from the Grafana tile to launch Grafana Cloud. With Grafana Cloud launched, click “Connections”, or expand, then click “Add new connection”. Search for “OpenTelemetry” and press enter to filter the connection options. Select the desired OpenTelemetry connection tile and follow the instructions. 1.1 Provide a token name under “Access Policy Token Name” Access Policy Token Name: Provide a token name to identify the connection 1.2 Enter “Equinix” for the Service Name and Namespace under “Set up service information” Service Name: Provide “Equinix” as the value Service Namespace: Provide “Equinix” as the value 1.3 Save the token and OTLP Endpoint for Subscription Request Ensure that the token and OTEL_EXPORTER_OTLP_ENDPOINT values during this process are saved securely. The token and OTEL_EXPORTER_OTLP_ENDPOINT are required for further integration or data ingestion processes. 2. Save the Grafana Instance ID From your organization Overview, select or click Launch to open a Grafana Cloud stack. With Grafana Cloud launched, click connections, or expand, then click Collector. With Collector expanded, click Fleet Management. 3. Copy the Token, Grafana Endpoint, and Instance Id to create Grafana Subscription Once the setup is complete, the values will be generated. Copy the URL to your clipboard, as it will be needed for the POST subscription API in Stream Observability. 4. Start receiving Fabric Events (logs) in Grafana Go to "Logs" on left navigation In the Labels Search Bar, search by "service_name = Equinix". You can filter your events by resource ID by adding a filter under "Fields": Click on a suggested "resource_uuid" Paste the UUID to search the log/event 5. Start receiving Fabric Metrics in Grafana Go to metrics on the left navigation In the Labels Search Bar Search by "service_name = Equinix" Select a Metric Type 5.1 Search Metrics for specific assets under Explore Page Click "Related Logs" and expand the Metric Message Click "Open in Logs Drilldown" On the Explore Page, expand "Metrics browser" then click equinix_event_subject You can filter your metrics by selecting the "equinix_event_subject" filter then under "select (multiple) values for your labels": Select the connection or Port UUID prefixed with the subject “/fabric/v4/<connections |="" ports="">/<uuid>”</uuid></connections> Paste the UUID to search the metrics 5.2 View OpenTelemetry Metric Messages for specific assets under Explore Page Expand "Options" Change the format to "Table" Click "Expand Results" Toggle Disclaimer: These guides are unofficial and for general reference only. For specific details, please consult the respective provider’s documentation.Why Unified Observability Is the Future of Infrastructure Management
Today’s organizations juggle a mix of physical equipment and digital services, spanning on-premises, cloud, SaaS, and remote locations. But as IT and OT environments grow more intertwined, so do the challenges of managing them. Siloed teams, fragmented data, and reactive monitoring are holding businesses back from true operational efficiency. What if you could gain a single, unified view of all your technology assets—no matter where they reside? Imagine proactively preventing outages, streamlining operations, and boosting cost efficiency with insights from across your IT and OT environments. In one of our latest blogs, we explore: • Why the convergence of IT and OT is reshaping infrastructure management • The business benefits of a unified observability approach across OT and IT • How leading organizations are breaking down silos for better decision making 👉 Read the full blog now!Fabric Cloud Connect for June 2025
Amazon Web Services (AWS) Customers can now order virtual connections with bandwidths up to 25 Gbps in the following metros: Istanbul, Turkey (IL) Lisbon, Portugal (LS) Equinix and AWS have enabled 25 Gbps (the highest hosted connection tier available) in 27 of the 41 Equinix Fabric metros with local AWS Direct Connect on-ramps. Get Started with Equinix Fabric If you'd like more information on connecting your business to the cloud, visit our service provider search tool or product documentation site for service availability, feature descriptions, and deployment considerations.
New Term-Based Discounts for Equinix Fabric Are Here
We're excited to introduce Equinix Fabric Term-Based Discounts for inter-metro i.e. remote virtual connections (VCs) between your own assets and to your service providers including hyperscalers such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud and Oracle. This new pricing option is designed to help you save more while enjoying the high-performance connectivity you rely on. What's New? You now have the option to select 12, 24, or 36-month contracts for inter-metro VCs from your Fabric ports, Network Edge virtual devices and Fabric Cloud Router instances. Here's how you'll benefit: Lower Monthly Rates: Save between 15% and 50% compared to on-demand pricing. For example, a 1 Gbps inter-metro virtual connection between London to New York drops from $1005/month to just $503/month with a 36-month term-based plan. See how much you can save using the Fabric pricing calculator, accessible via the Fabric portal. Simple Provisioning: No approvals required. Just select your term in the self-service portal or Fabric API and enjoy the savings. Broad Capability Support: Applicable across Point-to-Point (EPL & EVPL), Multipoint-to-Multipoint (EP-LAN & EVP-LAN) and IP-WAN services supported by Fabric Cloud Router. Also supported for Z-side service tokens. Predictable Cost Structure: Term based contracts provided set monthly rates, making it easier for you to manage your annual budget. Things to Note Discounts are available only for inter-metro VCs (intra-metro i.e. local VCs are not eligible. Discounts are currently not supported on Network Edge virtual devices to AWS, but are coming soon. Term-based discounts cannot be added to existing VCs, so you’ll need to create a new VC with your chosen term. Why This Matters By locking in discounted rates, you can optimize costs and achieve predictable spending without sacrificing performance, reliability, or flexibility. This is the perfect opportunity to create cost-efficient connectivity solutions tailored to the demands of your business. We'd Love to Hear From You Tap into these savings today by selecting a term-based discount during your next VC provisioning. We’d love to hear how this pricing option benefits your operations. Share your feedback with the team!Creating an Azure ExpressRoute and Virtual Connections in the Fabric Portal
In this video, we'll cover how to create an Azure ExpressRoute and Virtual Connections in the Fabric Portal. We start by locating our resource group in the Azure Portal and creating a new ExpressRoute in Azure. Then we head back to the Fabric Portal and create a connection to the new ExpressRoute. Once that's established, we'll head back over to the Azure Portal to configure Private Peering and we wrap it up by confirming the device interfaces of our new connection in the Virtual Device Inventory. Connect to Azure ExpressRoute through the Fabric Portal today: https://fabric.equinix.com/
Creating Redundant Connections Using Oracle Quick Connect
In this video, we'll show you how to create a redundant connection using Oracle Quick Connect for Equinix Fabric. We'll guide you through each step of the process, providing helpful tips on recommended connection types, how to configure your connection, and how to make changes before submitting. Create a connection with Fabric today: https://fabric.equinix.com/
How to Add a Purchase Order to a Fabric Virtual Connection
In this video, we'll show you how to add a purchase order while creating a new Fabric Virtual Connection. This new feature enhances our purchase order option, allowing the user to add an existing purchase order to a new virtual connection. This purchase order option is currently available for AWS, GCP, Oracle, and Azure Quick Connect. We'll guide you through the normal quick connect workflow and then highlight the new purchase order feature in the "Additional Information" section. Create a new virtual connection in the Fabric Portal: https://fabric.equinix.com/
