Creating a Private VXC
This topic describes how to connect a private VXC (Virtual Cross Connect) to a Port in the Megaport network.
With a Port configured, you can deploy a private VXC to connect to another Port local to the current company account. A private VXC is essentially a point-to-point Ethernet connection between an A-End (your Port) and a B-End (the Private VXC destination type). For example, you could create an interconnect within a data center to extend your private network backbone capability, or connect a production data center to a redundant data center for disaster recovery.
For details on creating a private VXC for Megaport Cloud Router (MCR), see Creating an MCR VXC.
To deploy a private VXC
- In the Megaport ONE Portal, choose Networking > Services.
- Select the Port you want to use.
If you haven’t already created a Port, see Creating a Port. -
Click Actions and select Add Connection.
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From the Connection Type drop-down list, select Private VXC.
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Select the destination B-End service and location.
Search for your preferred data center using the Country drop-down list, or enter a search term to filter results as you type. Click Clear Filters to reset the filters.
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Specify the VXC Configuration details:
- Connection Name – Specify a name for the VXC that is easily identifiable. You can change the name later, if you like.
- Rate Limit (Mbps) – Specify a rate limit, in Mbps. The maximum speed set by the lowest speed at each end.
- A-End VLAN (optional) – Specify the 802.1q VLAN tag for this connection for the A-End. Each VXC is delivered as a separate VLAN on your Port. This must be a unique VLAN ID on this Port and can range from 2 to 4093. If you specify a VLAN ID that is already in use, the system displays the next available VLAN number. The VLAN ID must be unique to proceed with the order. If you don’t specify a value, Megaport will assign one.
- Select Untag VLAN to deliver an untagged VLAN. However, this consumes the entire Port and prevents any other VXCs from being deployed on this Port.
- B-End VLAN (optional) – Specify the 802.1q VLAN tag for this connection that you will receive through the B-End VLAN.
Note
Partner-managed accounts can apply a Partner Deal to a service.
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Specify the Billing Details:
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Service Level Reference (optional) – Specify a unique identifying number for the VXC to be used for billing purposes, such as a cost center number or a unique customer ID. The service level reference number appears for each service under the Product section of the invoice. You can also edit this field for an existing service.
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Promo Code – If you have a promotional code, enter it and click Add Code.
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Click Create Connection.
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Click Confirm to order the private VXC.
Repeat these steps to configure further VXCs.
When the VXCs are deployed, you can view them in the Networking > Services page. Note that the service identifier number is the same for the VXCs at both ends of the connection.