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Connecting to 11:11 Systems Cloud

Megaport makes it easy to provision fast, secure, and private connections to 11:11 Systems Megaport-enabled Connected Hubs through our global software defined network (SDN). Connect from any Megaport location to 11:11 Systems cloud services platforms and 3rd-party cloud providers. 11:11 Systems Cloud services let you build the interconnectivity you need for high performance Hybrid IT multicloud architectures.

The benefits of direct connectivity to the services you need:

• Secure, private connectivity throughout Megaport’s redundant network infrastructure. Your traffic will not transit the public internet.
• High performance and predictability of your network.
• Improved data and operational security.
• Flexible and scalable cloud networking options.
• Consistent connectivity while scaling bandwidth to and from 11:11 Systems. This means no downtime when you need to change your Virtual Cross Connect (VXC) speed.
• Connect to multiple regions from a single interconnection point, which leverages multi-region redundancy at a fraction of the cost.

How it works

11:11 Systems Cloud services consist of physical network connections at 11:11 Systems Megaport-enabled Connected Hubs in the US, Canada, and Europe that are connected to the Megaport Global Network.

Physical optical connections (NNIsAn interface between two networks. Technically used as distinct from UNI to define an interface between provider networks but sometimes used interchangeably between provider and customer network handoffs (Definition: MEF).
) at each location between Megaport and 11:11 Systems are established to 11:11 Systems infrastructure. These physical connections are maintained between 11:11 Systems and Megaport.

Ports and Virtual Cross Connects (VXCs) connect to the Megaport-enabled locations and establish interconnectivity to cloud services. You can choose from 1 or 10 Gbps dedicated ports and VXCs with a scalable rate limit, configurable up to the maximum port size. Shared ports are also available for customers with bandwidth requirements up to 500 Mbps. (100 Gbps ports are not currently available at 11:11 Systems Connected Hubs.)

11:11 Systems Cloud services offers these connectivity options:

• Use a Megaport account and the Megaport Marketplace to establish connectivity through Ports from Megaport-enabled data centers with VXCs to 11:11 Systems Cloud services at 11:11 Systems Connected Hubs.

• 11:11 Systems establishes Ports from 11:11 Systems Connected Hubs with VXCs to consume resources from 3rd-party cloud providers.

Once a Layer 2Layer 2 of the OSI model is the data link layer. This provides node-to-node data transfer (a link between two directly connected nodes). Most Megaport Virtual Cross Connects (VXCs) operate at this layer. Layer 2 is divided into Media Access Control (MAC) layer (controls how devices in a network gain access to medium and permission to transmit), and Logical Link Control (LLC) layer (responsible for identifying network layer protocols and then encapsulating them and controls error checking and frame synchronization).
VXC connection deploys to a cloud service, a single connection is assigned with Layer 3Layer 3 of the OSI model is the network layer. It translates logical network address into physical machine address (IP addressing). Layer 3 routers analyze traffic based on address details and forward appropriately, requiring knowledge of the details generally exchanged in BGP sessions for routing table exchanges.
routing established between your physical network device and the endpoint. You can connect to multiple regions from a single interconnection point, allowing you to leverage multi-region redundancy at a fraction of the cost.

Services and ordering

Existing 11:11 Systems customers can contact their 11:11 Systems Account Manager and establish an agreement for 11:11 Systems Cloud services. New customers can contact 11:11 Systems through their website to discuss options.

For customers who want a managed service, 11:11 Systems offers a Managed Cloud service. You contract directly with 11:11 Systems for Managed Cloud services. With a contract in place, 11:11 Systems creates the required Ports and VXCs and fulfills change requests for the Ports and VXCs throughout the lifetime of the contract. Once 11:11 Systems has established the connections you need, 11:11 Systems will send you a monthly bill for the active Ports and the bandwidth usage for the VXCs.

11:11 Systems offers the following Managed Cloud services:

• 11:11 Systems establishes dedicated private 1 or 10 Gbps Ports from your Megaport-enabled location of choice and one or more VXCs into your destination of choice with your required rate limit.

• From shared Ports in a 11:11 Systems Megaport-enabled Connected Hub, 11:11 Systems AS establishes one or more VXCs, with a 500 Mbps maximum rate limit per VXC, to your destination of choice.

For existing Megaport customers who want to buy 11:11 Systems Cloud services directly from Megaport, 11:11 Systems offers the following:

• Buy or leverage existing Ports and set up VXCs for connectivity to 3rd-party cloud providers from one or more 11:11 Systems Megaport-enabled Connected Hub locations through the Megaport Portal.

• Buy or leverage existing Ports from Megaport-enabled locations and set up VXCs to establish connectivity into one or more 11:11 Systems Cloud services. 11:11 Systems provides you with a service key and instructions to set up the VXCs. You can find current 11:11 Systems Cloud service locations in the Megaport Marketplace.

Setting up connectivity to a 11:11 Systems Cloud Service with Cloud

To create a connection from a Megaport Port to a 11:11 Systems Cloud service, you need a service key. A service key includes the essential configuration details for your business and automates much of the configuration process. 11:11 Systems generates the service key.

For Managed Cloud Service customers, 11:11 Systems uses the service key to set up the VXCs and create the connections.

If you prefer, you can create the connection to 11:11 Systems Cloud Service with the following procedure.

To create a connection to 11:11 Systems Cloud Service in the Megaport Portal

1. Contact 11:11 Systems to obtain a service key.

   Note

   When you use the service key created by 11:11 Systems, you are responsible for any VXC charges.

2. In the Megaport Portal, go to the Services page.
   If you don’t have a Megaport account, see Setting Up a Megaport Account.

3. Select the Port for the connection and click +Connection.
4. Click Enter Service Key and click Next.
   

5. Enter the service key provided by 11:11 Systems in the Megaport Service Key ID field.
   Megaport validates the key.
   Data including VLAN ID, speed, and 11:11 Systems location are included in the key and populate automatically. For more information on using a service key, see Creating a VXC with a service key.

   

6. Click Next.

7. Specify the connection details:

   • Connection Name – The name of your VXC to be shown in the Megaport Portal.

   • Service Level Reference (optional) – Specify a unique identifying number for your Megaport service to be used for billing purposes, such as a cost center number, unique customer ID, or purchase order number. The service level reference number appears for each service under the Product section of the invoice. You can also edit this field for an existing service.
     Use this field for the SNT code.

   • Rate Limit – The speed of your connection in Mbps. Specify a speed for your connection in Mbps, up to the maximum allowable based on the maximum limit defined by the service key.

   • VXC State – Select Enabled or Shut Down to define the initial state of the connection. For more information, see Shutting Down a VXC for Failover Testing.

     Note

     If you select Shut Down, traffic will not flow through this service and it will behave as if it was down on the Megaport network. Billing for this service will remain active and you will still be charged for this connection.

   • Preferred B-End VLAN (optional) – Specify an unused VLAN ID for this connection. This must be a unique VLAN ID on this port and can range from 2 to 4093. If you specify a VLAN ID that is already in use, the system displays the next available VLAN number. The VLAN ID must be unique to proceed with the order. If you do not specify a value, Megaport will assign one.

     Note

     The B-End VLAN (11:11 Systems VLAN ID) for the provider-side termination will be automatically populated based on the service key. Alternatively, you can click Untag to remove the VLAN tagging for this connection. The untagged option limits you to having only one VXC deployed on this port. You must use untagged VLANs if you are creating a MACsec connection.

   • Minimum Term – Select No Minimum Term, 12 Months, 24 Months, or 36 Months. Longer terms result in a lower monthly rate. 12 Months is selected by default.
     Take note of the information on the screen to avoid early termination fees (ETF). For more information, see VXC Pricing and Contract Terms and VXC, Megaport Internet, and IX Billing.

   • Resource Tags – You can use resource tags to add your own reference metadata to a Megaport service.
     To add a tag:

     1. Click Add Tags.
     2. Click Add New Tag.
     3. Enter details into the fields:
        • Key – string maximum length 128. Valid values are a-z 0-9 _ : . / \ -
        • Value – string maximum length 256. Valid values are a-z A-Z 0-9 _ : . @ / + \ - (space)
     4. Click Save.

     If you already have resource tags for that service, you can manage them by clicking Manage Tags.

     Warning

     Never include sensitive information in a resource tag. Sensitive information includes commands that return existing tag definitions and information that will identify a person or company.

   

8. Click Next.
   A summary page appears that displays the monthly cost.

9. Click Add VXC to move this configuration to your cart.
10. Repeat these steps to provision any additional VXCs.
11. Click Order to continue through the checkout process.
12. Review the Order Services agreement and click Order Now.

Redundancy

To establish full redundancy between Megaport locations and 11:11 Systems, we recommend deploying redundant VXCs between two different 11:11 Systems locations with corresponding Ports at each Megaport-enabled data center.

Redundant solution

Fully redundant solution

11:11 Systems Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What fees will apply?
Customers pay a flat, auto-renewable monthly rate for the Port. The pricing for VXCs varies depending on the location and the bandwidth limit. You can change the bandwidth limit throughout the month, which will change the price.

Note

Customers only pay for the Port, VXC, and bandwidth usage; 11:11 Systems doesn’t charge for data transfer.

What services are available using 11:11 Systems Cloud?
11:11 Systems has a number of Megaport-enabled data centers known as Connected Hubs. You can connect to and from these hubs from other Megaport Locations through the Megaport SDN to create the interconnectivity you need to build high performance Hybrid IT, multicloud or hybrid cloud architectures. Go to the Megaport Marketplace for current 11:11 Systems Megaport-enabled locations and services.

What if I’m not located within an 11:11 Systems Megaport-enabled Hub?
You don’t have to be located within the same facility as 11:11 Systems; you can establish a VXC from one Megaport-enabled location to the closest 11:11 Systems enabled Connected Hub of your choice. Each VXC is carried across Megaport’s redundant network to 11:11 Systems.

Does 11:11 Systems support public or private ASNs?
This is a private connection, but customers can peer with their private or public ASN and a 11:11 Systems private ASN that they can choose.