Cloud Connectivity Overview
A PacketFabric cloud on-ramp connects a data center to one or more cloud service provider (CSP) networks. The benefits of using a cloud on-ramp include enhanced security and reliability, reduced latency, and cost savings.
You must first provision an access port and connect your network to PacketFabric. For more information, see Create a Port.
Hosted
- Connect to a shared cloud provider port owned by PacketFabric. This means that multiple clients share physical interconnects between PacketFabric and the CSP.
- Best for variable bandwidth usage patterns, and rapid or unpredictable bandwidth growth. You are responsible for any port fees, and PacketFabric is responsible for the cross connect fee.
- Support for the following CSPs:
- Amazon Web Services
- Google Cloud Interconnect (Partner Interconnect)
- Microsoft Azure
- IBM Cloud
- SalesForce
- Markley
- Webair
Dedicated
- Connect to a cloud provider port that you own. This means that no other clients can share that physical interconnect between PacketFabric and the CSP.
- Best for high bandwidth use cases, and for maximum control and security.
- You are responsible for any port fees charged by the cloud provider, as well as the cross connect fee in the provider facility.
- Support for the following CSPs:
- Amazon Web Services
- Google Cloud Interconnect (Dedicated Interconnect)
- Microsoft Azure
- Oracle
Hosted vs. Dedicated Feature Comparison
| Feature | Hosted | Dedicated |
|---|---|---|
| Customer directly pays the hourly port fee to the CSP | YES | YES |
| Multiple clients share the physical interconnect between PacketFabric and the CSP | YES | NO |
| Additional cross-connect service and cost required | NO | YES |
| Can create and use more than one connection per service | NO | YES |
| Can access a deployed service from multiple customer-facing locations/ports | NO | YES |