Network Edge
Network Edge (NE) offers the selection, configuration, and activation of virtual network devices and services into production in near real-time.
NE is an infrastructure platform optimized for virtualization and interconnection of network functions. It enables faster time to market, proximity to sources of major content and enterprise services, and minimizes touch points.
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.
Videos
Spotlight on Network Edge 2023.4
Create Multipoint-to-Multipoint EVPLAN Connections
New Device Connectivity for Management
Network Edge Overview
Create and Launch a Virtual Device on Equinix Network Edge
Establish an SSH Session
Configure BGP
Create an Azure ExpressRoute and Virtual Connections in Equinix Fabric
Upgrade Bandwidth and Rebuild Azure ExpressRoute
Create a Virtual Connection with AWS Direct Connect
Connect to Hurricane Electric IP Transit Service
Interconnect Google and Oracle Clouds
Tech Talk – BYOC (Part 1 of 2)
Tech Talk – BYOC (Part 2 of 2)
Tech Talk – Connect to Self
Tech Talk – Device Linking
Tech Talk – Equinix Fabric (Part 1 of 2)
Tech Talk – Equinix Fabric (Part 2 of 2)
Tech Talk – Packet Flow (Part 1 of 2)
Tech Talk – Packet Flow (Part 2 of 2)
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.
Videos
Create Cisco 8000V (Controller Mode)
Create Arista CloudEOS Router
Network Edge Overview
Create and Launch a Virtual Device on Equinix Network Edge
Establish an SSH Session
Configure BGP
Create an Azure ExpressRoute and Virtual Connections in Equinix Fabric
Upgrade Bandwidth and Rebuild Azure ExpressRoute
Create a Virtual Connection with AWS Direct Connect
Connect to Hurricane Electric IP Transit Service
Interconnect Google and Oracle Clouds
Tech Talk – BYOC (Part 1 of 2)
Tech Talk – BYOC (Part 2 of 2)
Tech Talk – Connect to Self
Tech Talk – Device Linking
Tech Talk – Equinix Fabric (Part 1 of 2)
Tech Talk – Equinix Fabric (Part 2 of 2)
Tech Talk – Packet Flow (Part 1 of 2)
Tech Talk – Packet Flow (Part 2 of 2)
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.
Videos
Create an Aviatrix Edge Device
Solution Builder
Configure Ports to Enable Sub-Interface
Network Edge Overview
Create and Launch a Virtual Device on Equinix Network Edge
Establish an SSH Session
Configure BGP
Create an Azure ExpressRoute and Virtual Connections in Equinix Fabric
Upgrade Bandwidth and Rebuild Azure ExpressRoute
Create a Virtual Connection with AWS Direct Connect
Connect to Hurricane Electric IP Transit Service
Interconnect Google and Oracle Clouds
Tech Talk – BYOC (Part 1 of 2)
Tech Talk – BYOC (Part 2 of 2)
Tech Talk – Connect to Self
Tech Talk – Device Linking
Tech Talk – Equinix Fabric (Part 1 of 2)
Tech Talk – Equinix Fabric (Part 2 of 2)
Tech Talk – Packet Flow (Part 1 of 2)
Tech Talk – Packet Flow (Part 2 of 2)
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.
Videos
Network Edge Overview
Create and Launch a Virtual Device on Equinix Network Edge
Establish an SSH Session
Configure BGP
Create an Azure ExpressRoute and Virtual Connections in Equinix Fabric
Upgrade Bandwidth and Rebuild Azure ExpressRoute
Create a Virtual Connection with AWS Direct Connect
Connect to Hurricane Electric IP Transit Service
Interconnect Google and Oracle Clouds
Tech Talk – BYOC (Part 1 of 2)
Tech Talk – BYOC (Part 2 of 2)
Tech Talk – Connect to Self
Tech Talk – Device Linking
Tech Talk – Equinix Fabric (Part 1 of 2)
Tech Talk – Equinix Fabric (Part 2 of 2)
Tech Talk – Packet Flow (Part 1 of 2)
Tech Talk – Packet Flow (Part 2 of 2)
Network Edge 2022.4 is available as of August 8, 2022.
Videos
IAM Experience in Network Edge
Network Edge Overview
Create and Launch a Virtual Device on Equinix Network Edge
Establish an SSH Session
Configure BGP
Create an Azure ExpressRoute and Virtual Connections in Equinix Fabric
Upgrade Bandwidth and Rebuild Azure ExpressRoute
Create a Virtual Connection with AWS Direct Connect
Connect to Hurricane Electric IP Transit Service
Interconnect Google and Oracle Clouds
Tech Talk – BYOC (Part 1 of 2)
Tech Talk – BYOC (Part 2 of 2)
Tech Talk – Connect to Self
Tech Talk – Device Linking
Tech Talk – Equinix Fabric (Part 1 of 2)
Tech Talk – Equinix Fabric (Part 2 of 2)
Tech Talk – Packet Flow (Part 1 of 2)
Tech Talk – Packet Flow (Part 2 of 2)
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.
Videos
Install F5 NGINX Plus Load Balancer
Create an Untagged BYOC Connection with an Existing Port
BYOC Untagged Connections
Improved Customer Trials
Network Edge Overview
Create and Launch a Virtual Device on Equinix Network Edge
Establish an SSH Session
Configure BGP
Create an Azure ExpressRoute and Virtual Connections in Equinix Fabric
Upgrade Bandwidth and Rebuild Azure ExpressRoute
Create a Virtual Connection with AWS Direct Connect
Connect to Hurricane Electric IP Transit Service
Interconnect Google and Oracle Clouds
Tech Talk – BYOC (Part 1 of 2)
Tech Talk – BYOC (Part 2 of 2)
Tech Talk – Connect to Self
Tech Talk – Device Linking
Tech Talk – Equinix Fabric (Part 1 of 2)
Tech Talk – Equinix Fabric (Part 2 of 2)
Tech Talk – Packet Flow (Part 1 of 2)
Tech Talk – Packet Flow (Part 2 of 2)
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.
Videos
Solution Builder
BYOC Untagged Connections
Improved Customer Trials
Network Edge Overview
Create and Launch a Virtual Device on Equinix Network Edge
Establish an SSH Session
Configure BGP
Create an Azure ExpressRoute and Virtual Connections in Equinix Fabric
Upgrade Bandwidth and Rebuild Azure ExpressRoute
Create a Virtual Connection with AWS Direct Connect
Connect to Hurricane Electric IP Transit Service
Interconnect Google and Oracle Clouds
Tech Talk – BYOC (Part 1 of 2)
Tech Talk – BYOC (Part 2 of 2)
Tech Talk – Connect to Self
Tech Talk – Device Linking
Tech Talk – Equinix Fabric (Part 1 of 2)
Tech Talk – Equinix Fabric (Part 2 of 2)
Tech Talk – Packet Flow (Part 1 of 2)
Tech Talk – Packet Flow (Part 2 of 2)
Network Edge 2022.1 is available February 14, 2022.
This release includes integration of Cisco’s SDCI with Azure and Google Cloud Platform, and a new virtual connection migration support option.
Cisco SDCI Integration with Azure and GCP
We've integrated Azure and Google Cloud Platform with Cisco's Software Defined Cloud Interconnect (SDCI). Now you can create connections to Azure and GCP with your SD-WAN orchestrator.
Virtual Connection Migration
The new Connection Migration option available when you submit a support ticket allows you to have your connections migrated from one device to another. This new option allows you to upgrade your device or create a new device without needing to create new connections.
Videos
Network Edge Overview
Create and Launch a Virtual Device on Equinix Network Edge
Establish an SSH Session
Configure BGP
Create an Azure ExpressRoute and Virtual Connections in Equinix Fabric
Upgrade Bandwidth and Rebuild Azure ExpressRoute
Create a Virtual Connection with AWS Direct Connect
Connect to Hurricane Electric IP Transit Service
Interconnect Google and Oracle Clouds
Tech Talk – BYOC (Part 1 of 2)
Tech Talk – BYOC (Part 2 of 2)
Tech Talk – Connect to Self
Tech Talk – Device Linking
Tech Talk – Equinix Fabric (Part 1 of 2)
Tech Talk – Equinix Fabric (Part 2 of 2)
Tech Talk – Packet Flow (Part 1 of 2)
Tech Talk – Packet Flow (Part 2 of 2)