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.