- Higher network performance, consistency, and predictability
- Streamlined and accelerated workloads and data migration
- Improved data and operational security
How SAP Cloud Peering Service works
SAP consists of a physical network connection at several SAP Points-of-Presence (PoPs) around the world. These PoPs reside within facilities operated by co-located data centers where Megaport is enabled. Physical fiber connections (NNIs) at each location between Megaport and SAP are established on SAP HEC WAN routers (a minimum of two). These physical connections are maintained between SAP and Megaport. You can purchase 10 Gbps Ports onto the Megaport network. Higher-capacity Ports, for example, 100 Gbps or higher, are available depending on location and service availability. Megaport recommends two Ports for resilience. Through the Megaport Portal, you can order Virtual Cross Connects (VXCs) to SAP in increments of 100 Mbps up to 2 Gbps (and speeds greater than 2 Gbps are available on request). VXCs to SAP Cloud Peering are established as a Layer 2 VLAN through Megaport, with Layer 3 between the customer device and SAP.Availability
SAP Cloud Peering is available in these locations:-
Asia Pacific
- Sydney, Australia Equinix SY3
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Europe
- Frankfurt, Germany Equinix FR5
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North America
- Ashburn, US Digital Realty ASH1
- Sterling, US Cyxtera DC 1/2/3
- Santa Clara, US vXchnge
Setting up SAP Cloud Peering Service
Setting up SAP Cloud Peering requires two stages: first, open a ticket with SAP to set up your SAP cloud peering service and configuration, and second, create a connection from Megaport to SAP. To set up SAP Cloud Peering with SAP- Contact your SAP Account Manager or cloud advisory architect and establish a HEC agreement that covers SAP Cloud Peering services.
- Open a SPC ticket and provide the following configuration details.
When configured, SAP provides a unique Megaport service key for each
cloud peering location interface: one for the primary and one for the
secondary cloud peering location interface. When you use the service key created by SAP, you pay for the VXC charges.
To set up SAP Cloud Peering with Megaport
- Log in to the .
- If you are not already on the Megaport network, create a 1 Gbps or 10 Gbps Port, or create an MCR.
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Add a VXC connection for the Port or MCR.
If this is the first connection for the Port or MCR, click the SAP tile. The tile is a shortcut to the configuration page. Alternatively, click +Connection, click Cloud, then click SAP. - Enter the service key provided by SAP and click Next.
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Specify the connection details:
- Connection Name — The name of your VXC to be shown in the . Name the VXC with the label provided by SAP (for example CID-1234567890).
- 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.
- Rate Limit — The speed of your connection in Mbps. This populates automatically based on the rate defined with the service key.
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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.
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 A-End VLAN — This populates automatically based on the service key.
- Minimum Term — Select No Minimum Term, 12 Months, 24 Months, 36 Months, 48 Months, or 60 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). Enable the Minimum Term Renewal option for services with a 12, 24, 36, 48 or 60-month term to automatically renew the contract at the same discounted price and term length at the end of the contract. If you don’t renew the contract, at the end of the term, the contract will automatically roll over to month-to-month contract for the following billing period, at the same price, without term discounts. For more information, see VXC Pricing and Contract Terms and VXC, Megaport Internet, and IX Billing.
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Resource Tags — You can use resource tags to add your own reference metadata to a Megaport service.
To add a tag:- Click Add Tags.
- Click Add New Tag.
- 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)
- Click Save. If you already have resource tags for that service, you can manage them by clicking Manage Tags.
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Click Next.
A summary page appears that includes the monthly cost. Click Add VXC to move this configuration to your cart. - Repeat these steps to provision your secondary SAP Cloud Peering interface.
- Click Review Order to proceed through the checkout process, or click Save to save the configured services before placing the order.
- Review the Important Information section and confirm agreement with the Service Agreements. If you do not have a promotion code, skip to the Order Now step. If you do have a promotion code, enter it into the Enter discount code field then click Apply. Alternatively, if a code already appears in the Discounts field, verify it is correct and click Apply. The promotional discount appears below the Standard Term discount. This discount is not reflected in the Monthly Rate shown here, it is applied at the time of billing. If an invalid or expired code causes an error with your order, contact your Megaport Account Manager for a replacement code. If you entered an incorrect promotion code, you can remove it by clicking Remove.
- Click Order Now.