Ethernet Virtual Private LAN (or EVP-LAN) is a multipoint-to-multipoint networking capability that enables users to connect assets — including Network Edge virtual devices — across locations without requiring direct connections between each location. It can be configured in either a regional network setup (e.g. all assets are within a single region) or a global network setup.
If you're looking to connect assets like virtual devices or ports together over a Global WAN without point-to-point connections, this feature is for you!
You can read all about it in the Network Edge docs.
Mitigating Impact for Scheduled Maintenance Events
During currently scheduled Network Edge maintenance events, the EVP LAN feature can help customers minimize traffic disruptions by moving to a geo-redundant setup for Bring Your Own Connection traffic (docs).
We sure do love our network diagrams!
For folks that prefer a visual reference here is an example topology using EVP-LAN to connect global assets across colocation, Equinix Fabric, and Network Edge:
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