From hardware to software
Network functions — routing, firewalling, SD-WAN, load balancing — have traditionally meant buying an appliance for each site. Network Functions Virtualisation (NFV) runs the same functions as software on shared infrastructure.
Where Virtual Edge fits
Peer1ix Virtual Edge provides the compute to run those virtual network functions inside Peer1IX edge locations. Each instance is directly attached to the fabric, so it can reach the exchange, clouds and your private circuits without extra hops.
Typical deployments
- SD-WAN hubs where branch tunnels terminate regionally.
- Virtual firewalls in front of cloud or partner connections.
- Virtual routers for custom routing needs.
Benefits
- Deploy in minutes rather than shipping hardware.
- Place functions in many cities without your own staff.
- Scale up or down as traffic changes.
Bring your vendor
Run supported images from leading networking vendors using your own licences, so you keep familiar tools and policies.
