An overview of AWS Direct Connect components

Connection and virtual interfaces are the key components of AWS Direct Connect. We need to create a connection in an AWS Direct Connect location. Why do we need to create a connection? Because it is used to establish a network connection between on-premise and AWS.

Note

As of now, AWS Direct Connect does not provide a Service Level Agreement (SLA).

There are three ways to establish an AWS Direct Connect connection:

• AWS Direct Connect location
• A member of the AWS Partner Network or a network carrier
• A hosted connection is provided by a member of APN

Note

AWS Direct Connect is available in different geographic regions. For details, visit https://aws.amazon.com/directconnect/details/.

There are two options available in AWS Direct Connect for port speeds:

• 1 Gbps: 1000BASE-LX (1310nm) over single-mode fiber
• 10 Gbps: 10GBASE-LR (1310nm) over single-mode fiber

Note

APN partners support speeds of 50Mbps, 100Mbps, 200Mbps, 300Mbps, 400Mbps, and 500Mbps.

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