Network Edge

Create and Launch a Virtual Device on Equinix Network Edge

Create an Azure ExpressRoute and Virtual Connections in Equinix Fabric

Create a Virtual Connection with AWS Direct Connect

Deploy a Prosimo Connector in NE

Network Edge 2023.10 is available as of October 2023.

This release of Network Edge includes a new Configuration process, an interface stats feature, VNF resizing functionality, as well as enhancements to EVP-LAN support, Solution Builder, and Cisco licensing support. Additionally, we’ve added Prosimo Connector to the Equinix Marketplace.

Configuration Migration for Cisco CSR1000v

This new capability allows you to compare and convert your existing CSR1000v Equinix-Configured device configuration to the new Catalyst 8000V configuration. The newly generated configuration can be imported to the new Catalyst 8000V Self-configured device, making the migration from CSR1000V to Catalyst 8000V easier.

EVP-LAN for L2 Multipoint-to-Multipoint Service

Multipoint-to-multipoint networking enables you to interconnect your data center assets across many locations through a common network instead of requiring direct connections between individual locations. Multiple Network Edge Virtual Devices within the same metro can now be part of this multipoint-to-multipoint connection. See EVP-LAN Support for Network Edge for more information.

Fortinet BYOL

Fortinet customers can now use the new BYOL Fortiflex option when they create a new Fortinet virtual device. Network Edge allows both perpetual and FortiFlex BYOL licenses for device creation.

Interface Stats

This feature brings enhancements to virtual device interface statistics. Network Edge customers can now view interface level traffic statistics from the Interface tab in Device Details. You’ll have visibility into traffic on interfaces connected to other devices (through Device Link Group) or to other end-points on Fabric such as VCs connected to a CSP. See the Interface Traffic section of Virtual Device Details.

Prosimo Connector Available on Network Edge

Prosimo Connector is now available in the Equinix Marketplace. See Prosimo Specifications and Create a Prosimo Connector for more information.

Redundant Device Link Groups (DLG)

Virtual devices (single, redundant, and cluster) can now support redundant DLG links, with one DLG connected to the primary Fabric switch, and another DLG connected to the secondary Fabric switch, so that you won’t see service interruption with DLG if either primary or secondary Fabric switches go down due to expected or unexpected downtime.

Solution Builder Enhancements

New functionality allows you to separate existing assets and new assets, making it easy create a quote only for new or additional components. Use the Exclude from Pricing icon to designate objects for exclusion, and those objects will not be processed for price calculation. See Solution Builder for more information.

VNF Resizing

VNF Resizing allows you to upgrade your virtual device resources without re-provisioning a new VNF. This functionality lets you start with a smaller resource size, then increase the resource size as needed. You will need to take a maintenance window because your virtual device must be shut down while it is resized. See Change Virtual Device Resource Size for more information.

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Spotlight NE 2023.10

Exclude Items from a Solution Builder Quote

Create a Redundant Device Link Group

Resize Your Virtual Device

Create and Launch a Virtual Device on Equinix Network Edge

Create an Azure ExpressRoute and Virtual Connections in Equinix Fabric

Create a Virtual Connection with AWS Direct Connect

Migrate Virtual Connections (Self-Service)

Network Edge 2023.8 is available as of August 2023.

This release of Network Edge includes the ability to migrate your VCs from one NE device to another with a new self-service feature, and updates to NE Identity and Access Management.

Virtual Connection Self-Migration

The Virtual Connection Self-Migration feature provides the ability for Network Edge users to initiate and migrate virtual connections from one Network Edge device to another directly from the Virtual Device Inventory or the Connections Inventory. You are notified by email when the migration is complete. For more information, see Migrate Virtual Connections Between Network Edge Devices.

IAM Updates

All new Network Edge customers are now enabled for Identity and Access Management features, allowing for streamlined user access management with flexible billing account assignment and role-specific permissions. For more information, see Network Edge Identity and Access Management.

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Create and Launch a Virtual Device on Equinix Network Edge

Create an Azure ExpressRoute and Virtual Connections in Equinix Fabric

Create a Virtual Connection with AWS Direct Connect

Network Edge 2023.6 is available as of June 2023.

This release of Network Edge includes a new Snapshot and Restore tool as well as new Solution Builder functionality.

Snapshot and Restore

Now you can take up to three image snapshots of your self-configured virtual device for backup and recovery purposes. This new feature can be used for version roll-back, disaster recovery, or regular image backup. For more information, see Snapshot & Restore.

Solution Builder

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. In May we improved the Device Link Group connection design experience, and we added the ability to export your design along with the price estimate. In June we added the ability to share designs with collaborators and allow those collaborators to edit the designs. We’ve also added the ability connect a Fabric port to your Network Edge device. For more information, see Solution Builder.

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Getting to Know Network Edge 2023.6

Create and Launch a Virtual Device on Equinix Network Edge

Create an Azure ExpressRoute and Virtual Connections in Equinix Fabric

Create a Virtual Connection with AWS Direct Connect

Network Edge 2023.4 is available as of April 2023.

This release of Network Edge includes the ability to your connect to your own EVP-LAN network with your Network Edge devices, a new BYOC Orders Inventory page, and a new Device Connectivity option that helps you manage your PAN VM-Series and Cisco Threat Defense Virtual firewalls.

EVP-LAN for L2 Multipoint-to-Multipoint Service

NE Virtual Devices can now be a part of multipoint-to-multipoint connections, enabling you to interconnect data center assets across many locations through a common network. This eliminates the need to create direct connections between individual locations. See Multipoint-to-Multipoint Connections and EVP-LAN Support for Network Edge for more information.

BYOC Orders Inventory

Use the new BYOC Inventory page to manage order status, view asset configuration details, and get virtual device connection information from one location. See BYOC Orders Inventory for more information.

New Device Connectivity for Management

Manage your Palo Alto Networks VM-Series and Cisco Threat Defense Virtual firewalls from your private network. These devices can now be created without any network interface or public IP address. See Create a Cisco Next Generation Firewall and Create a Palo Alto Networks VM-Series Firewall VNF for more information.

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Spotlight on Network Edge 2023.4

Create Multipoint-to-Multipoint EVPLAN Connections

New Device Connectivity for Management

Create and Launch a Virtual Device on Equinix Network Edge

Create an Azure ExpressRoute and Virtual Connections in Equinix Fabric

Create a Virtual Connection with AWS Direct Connect

Network Edge 2023.2 is available as of February 2023.

This release of Network Edge includes a new migration tool for end-of-sale Cisco devices, the ability to connect to a private Network Edge service profile using a service token, and the addition of Arista CloudEOS and Cisco Catalyst 8000V Edge (Controller mode) devices to the Equinix Marketplace.

Migrate CSR1000V to Catalyst 8000V

Because Cisco has discontinued the Cisco Cloud Service Router 1000V, Equinix has also ended sales of CSR1000V. Network Edge now offers a self-guided tool that allows you to migrate a CSR1000V self-configured device to a Catalyst 8000V self-configured device. See Migrate Cisco CSR1000V Self-Configured Device (BYOL) to Catalyst 8000V Self-Configured Device (BYOL) for more information on how to use this new migration tool.

Connect to Private Network Edge Service Profile

Network Edge and Fabric customers can now use an A-side service token to connect to a Network Edge device through a private Network Edge service profile. See Create a Network Edge Service Profile to learn how to set up a private Network Edge Service Profile. See Create Service Tokens for instructions on creating the A-side token. See Connect to a Private Network Edge Service Profile for details on using a service token to connect to a private Network Edge service profile.

Arista CloudEOS

Arista CloudEOS Router is now available in the Equinix Marketplace. See Arista Specifications and Create an Arista CloudEOS Router Device for more information.

Cisco Catalyst 8000V Edge (Controller Mode)

Cisco Catalyst 8000V Edge, in controller mode, is now available in the Equinix Marketplace. See Cisco Specifications and Create a Cisco Catalyst 8000V Device (Controller Mode) for more information.

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Create Cisco 8000V (Controller Mode)

Create Arista CloudEOS Router

Create and Launch a Virtual Device on Equinix Network Edge

Create an Azure ExpressRoute and Virtual Connections in Equinix Fabric

Create a Virtual Connection with AWS Direct Connect

Network Edge 2022.6 is available December 2022.

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.

Aviatrix Edge

Aviatrix Edge is now available in the Equinix Marketplace. Aviatrix Edge creates a high-performance encrypted connection to the cloud using the Equinix Fabric for private cloud networking.

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Network Edge 2022.6 Spotlight

Create an Aviatrix Edge Device

Solution Builder

Configure Ports to Enable Sub-Interface

Create and Launch a Virtual Device on Equinix Network Edge

Create an Azure ExpressRoute and Virtual Connections in Equinix Fabric

Create a Virtual Connection with AWS Direct Connect

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 Devices

Network 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 Inventory

Easily 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 Enhancements

Solution 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.

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Create and Launch a Virtual Device on Equinix Network Edge

Create an Azure ExpressRoute and Virtual Connections in Equinix Fabric

Create a Virtual Connection with AWS Direct Connect

Network Edge 2022.4 is available as of August 8, 2022.

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Network Edge 2022.4 Spotlight

IAM Experience in Network Edge

Create and Launch a Virtual Device on Equinix Network Edge

Create an Azure ExpressRoute and Virtual Connections in Equinix Fabric

Create a Virtual Connection with AWS Direct Connect

Network Edge 2022.3 is available as of June 13, 2022.

This release includes the new Solution Builder feature, the addition of the NGINX Plus Load Balancer, the ability to create a single BYOC untagged connection to an existing port, and the elimination of subscription licensing for resellers.

Solution Builder

Design your Interconnection solution with the new Solution Builder. Drag and drop your Network Edge and Equinix Fabric connections into a solution diagram, then generate and download a cost estimate for your end-to-end solution. In the current phase of this limited release, you can select a single network virtual device and a single connection to a service provider. See Solution Builder for more information.

NGINX Plus Load Balancer

F5's NGINX Plus is now available in the Equinix Marketplace. This is the first load balancer offered on Network Edge, expanding the device types available to include SD-WAN, firewall, router, and load balancer. NGINX Plus can be used in conjunction with existing Network Edge routers or firewalls to scale and manage traffic volume. See Create an F5 NGINX Plus Load Balancer for more information.

Single BYOC Untagged Connection

You can now create a single BYOC untagged connection over an existing port. In release 2022.2, we introduced the ability to request a new untagged connection from a service provider. Now we are enhancing the capability to include untagged connections to existing ports, making BYOC easier and more transparent to telco customers.

Subscription Licenses for Resellers

As of 2022.3, Resellers will no longer be able to place device orders with subscription licenses on behalf of sub-accounts and sub-customers. Resellers can continue to place device orders for themselves, but they will be unable to place orders on behalf of sub-customers and sub-accounts.

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Network Edge 2022.3 Spotlight

Install F5 NGINX Plus Load Balancer

Create an Untagged BYOC Connection with an Existing Port

BYOC Untagged Connections

Improved Customer Trials

Create and Launch a Virtual Device on Equinix Network Edge

Create an Azure ExpressRoute and Virtual Connections in Equinix Fabric

Create a Virtual Connection with AWS Direct Connect

Network Edge 2022.2 is available as of April 11, 2022.

This release includes a new customer trial experience, a memory upgrade option for Palo Alto Network virtual devices, the introduction of single BYOC untagged connections, and Access Control List (ACL) workflow optimization.

New Customer Trial Experience

Test drive Network Edge capabilities across all metros, for any vendor in the marketplace, with a free trial. At the end of the trial, convert to a production account without losing any trial devices.

Memory Upgrade for Palo Alto Networks Devices

Upgrade your existing PANW devices to stay on top of the latest security releases. The workflow supports upgrading the devices to the required memory and version update, providing the necessary fix to the latest critical patch from PANW.

Single BYOC Untagged Connection

Connect to a Network Service Provider (NSP) that is not on Equinix Fabric with new functionality allowing you to create an untagged connection between the NSP and a Network Edge device.

ACL Workflow Optimization

You are now required to select an Access Control List (ACL) template during the virtual device creation workflow, streamlining day one operations.

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Network Edge 2022.2 Spotlight

Solution Builder

BYOC Untagged Connections

Improved Customer Trials

Create and Launch a Virtual Device on Equinix Network Edge

Create an Azure ExpressRoute and Virtual Connections in Equinix Fabric

Create a Virtual Connection with AWS Direct Connect