Cross Connect is a feature designed to connect multiple VDCs in the same region and contract using a private LAN. With Cross Connect, you can ensure safe data passage between the VDCs, reduce latency, and improve performance compared to public connectivity.
Cross Connects are reliable and resistant to network congestion as the data transfers quickly between the connected VDCs. In addition, it facilitates resource sharing between the connected VDCs, reducing the cost of redundant virtual infrastructure setups. For additional benefits offered by Cross Connect, see Overview.
No, currently Cross Connect enables you to connect VDCs within a region. For example, you can connect multiple VDCs in Berlin, but you cannot connect a VDC that is in Frankfurt. Note that the NICs of the VDCs must belong to the same IP address range.
Yes, you can upgrade your existing Cross Connect to the latest version. For more information, see Upgrade Cross Connect to the latest version.
The upgraded version of the feature allows you to connect all VDCs within the same region. Also, previous version of the product will be deprecated in the future. Hence, we recommend that you upgrade the existing version of your Cross Connect to its latest version. For more information about upgrading the feature, see Upgrade Cross Connect to the latest version.
No, both the versions are free-to-use and do not incur any additional costs.
Yes, Cross Connect supports all the SDKs listed in the Compute Engine SDKs section of Developer Reference.
Cross Connect supports the following cloud tools:
Cross Connect provides a network bandwidth comparable to a normal private Network Interface Cards (NICs).
Cross Connect has its own set of limitations. For more information, see Limitations of Cross Connect.