Amazon Web Services (AWS) Direct Connect

Uses your regional’s infrastructure, in conjunction with the Internet2 Network, to reach Amazon AWS Direct Connect’s cloud resources.

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Reach AWS Direct Connect Using Internet2 and Regional Networks

Reach AWS Direct Connect using Cloud Connect, leveraging Internet2 and your regional’s infrastructure to allow shared, dedicated Layer 2 and Layer 3 access with up to 5Gbps of connectivity. 10G connections to Amazon Direct Connect are available via RPI.

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AWS Direct Connect Offers:

Connection to Amazon AWS Direct Connect

Internet2 offers both a layer 2 and a layer 3 connectivity option.

Layer 2 Amazon AWS Direct Connect Connection

The layer 2 option consists of layer 2 VLANs connecting the campus routers to routers inside the Amazon AWS cloud. The campus and Amazon exchange routes via BGP.

Layer 3 Amazon AWS Direct Connect Connection

With the layer 3 option, Internet2 creates an L3VPN unique for each campus. The L3VPN BGP peers with Amazon AWS and the campus, in turn, BGP peers with the L3VPN. The regional network, if any, passes the VLANs between the campus and Internet2. One advantage of this option will be discussed further below.

Additional Layer 3 Connectivity

An advantage of the Layer 3 option is the possibility of connecting to other Amazon AWS regions and other cloud service providers. In this case, the Internet2 L3VPN peers with the additional sites/providers and the campus simply continues to peer with the L3VPN over the existing VLANs. 

Build a Connection to AWS Direct Connect

Visit the Insight Console to build a connection.

Program Information

Eligible Subscribers: Available to higher education institutions connected to the Internet2 Network, affiliate members of Internet2, and regional and state networks.
Sponsors:
Email: cloudconnect_request@internet2.edu
Contact: Linda Roos

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