AWS Direct Connect

Experience a controlled, scalable, and flexible connection to AWS Direct Connect.

Cloud Connect for AWS Direct Connect

Cloud Connect provides customers with controlled, flexible and scalable private network connectivity to AWS Direct Connect locations.

Through our Cloud Connect offering, customers can select from 1, 2, 5, or 10Gb/s link alternatives to access an AWS Direct Connect location using Arelion's award-winning backbone infrastructure.

Architect for control

Configure your service to match your redundancy requirements. Using Arelion’s multiple points-of-presence and extensive network, you can choose the right service to suit your needs. Cloud Connect allows you to connect to multiple Direct Connect on-ramps within an AWS region for maximum redundancy and gain control over a well-architected framework.
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What customers say

Arelion was able to guide Ankama through the AWS Direct Connect set-up process and co-ordinate the delivery of dedicated connectivity using Arelion’s network - an effortless experience.

Julien Drouard

    AWS network locations

    Connect to the following AWS Direct Connect locations with Arelion’s Cloud Connect at connectivity capacity options of 50Mb/s to 10Gb/s.

    General info about Cloud Connect

    Europe locations
    AWS region Interconnect city Interconnect TC PoP
    EU Central (Frankfurt) Frankfurt
    Amsterdam
    E-Shelter
    Equinix AM3
    EU West (Dublin) Slough
    London

    Equinix LD5

    Digital Realty Docklands

    EU West (London) Slough
    London

    Equinix LD5

    Digital Realty Docklands

    EU North (Stockholm) Stockholm

    Equinix SK1

    Equinix SK1

    North America locations
    AWS region Interconnect city Interconnect TC PoP
    US East (N. Virginia)

    Ashburn

    Dallas

    Equinix DC2

    Cologix

    US East (Ohio)

    Houston

    Chicago

    CyrusOne

    QTS

    US West (Oregon) Portland EdgeConnex
    US West (N. California) San Jose Equinix
    Asia locations
    AWS region Interconnect city Interconnect TC PoP
    Asia Singapore

    Equinix

    Global Switch

    Technique and security

    Technical highlights
    Features
    1GE, 10GE and 100GE ports available to connect you to Arelion. For the connections with Cloud Service Providers, we can offer all bandwidths supported by the CSP which range between 50Mbps and 10Gbps
    Use the same port for additional Arelion products
    Multiple redundancy options
    Geographically diverse
    Order through My Arelion, our customer portal
    Security highlights

    With network infrastructure extended into the cloud, your security perimeter becomes more complex. Cloud Connect adds a secure layer between your network and the cloud provider, eliminating exposure to the public internet.

    Secure by design features
    NOC situated in a well secured and connected building with multiple power sources
    Physical and logical security from design to deployment
    A network-wide User Acceptance Policy
    Customer Service authentication procedures
    Clear customer data handling policies
    Secure web portal (TLS version 1.2)

    How to order Cloud Connect

    Connect to AWS Direct Connect using Arelion’s global high-capacity backbone.

    Arelion Ethernet Port ordering

    Video instruction for customers who do not have Arelion network connection ports.
    For any support related to MyArelion Portal and Cloud Connect configuration please contact the Arelion support team. 
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    Arelion Cloud Connect ordering

    Video instruction for customers on how to order Cloud Connect from the CSP side.
    • Locate your AWS Account ID on the AWS portal.
    • Log in to the MyArelion portal to configure your Cloud Connect service using the AWS Account ID.
    • Return to the AWS portal to accept and configure AWS DirectConnect.
    For any support related to the MyArelion portal and Cloud Connect configuration, please contact the Arelion support team. For support related to the AWS DirectConnect service, kindly reach out to AWS or refer to the AWS documentation.
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    Read or guide to understand the defenition of What Cloud Connect is and how to access the cloud.

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