Virtual Leased Line
Low-latency virtual MPLS-based point-to-(multi)point
MPLS VLL (Virtual Leased Line) is a great technology to connect multiple LANs over a WAN network. Organizations often use the MPLS Transport technology to create a Transport network in order to connect multiple offices and/or datacenters.
One of the great use cases for MPLS Transport however is that is allows not to only connect your own networks together, but also allows to connect you with external parties, for instance a supplier, in order to exchange traffic over a shared VLAN. As NL-ix is datacenter neutral, the VLAN can be shared in between datacenters operated by different operators.
The NL-ix service provides cost-effective managed capacity with a dedicated Ethernet connection between two datacentres with NL-ix PoPs with the resilience of MPLS technology (automatic rerouting). As well as low latency, this highly flexible service offers extremely high availability due to the multiple backbone paths and fast re-routes built into the NL-ix interconnection fabric.
Virtual Leased Lines can be delivered over tagged as well as untagged ports. In case of a point-to-point topology using untagged ports, the services offers max transparency with unlimited MAC addresses, dot.1 Q-in-Q, mac-in-mac, MPLS and jumbo frames.
Transport Topologies
Point-to-Point (VLL - tagged or untagged) is a direct connection between two ports in the network
Point-to-Multipoint (multiple VLL - tagged) connects a single location to multiple end-points. Every end-point is connected with it's own VLAN. A single port can be used for the central connection
Any-to-Any (VPLS - Virtual network) topology connects multiple ports on a single VLAN. This allows easy communication between all ports on the VLAN
Frequently asked Questions
How many VLANs can I add to my Virtual Leased Line?
The NL-ix MPLS Transport bundles allow for as many VLANs as desired. This means that you simply pay for the bandwidth capacity without an incremental charge per VLAN.
How do I add a new VLAN?
Simply write an email to provisioning@nl-ix.net with your VLAN-ID and VLAN-ID
What are the technical features of a Virtual Leased Line?
Virtual Leased Lines can be delivered over tagged as well as untagged ports. In case of a point-to-point topology using untagged ports, the services offers max transparency with unlimited MAC addresses, dot.1 Q-in-Q, mac-in-mac, MPLS and jumbo frames.
Technical features
- Transparant: allows unlimited MAC addresses, dot.1q, Q-in-Q, mac-in-mac, MPLS and jumbo frames;
- Secure: delivers a completely private circuit where traffic cannot be seen by other customers or even NL-ix;
- Any distance: NL-ix hides the distance between endpoints and repeats the signal along the way if needed.
Flexible capacity
You can burst up to your maximum port speed without overbooking on pre-reserved capacity
Is it possible to add Transit and/or Peering to my Transport port?
Yes, it is possible to combine multiple services on one port. Combining Peering, (metered) Transit and layer 2 Transport services over a single port enables you to save on the monthly cost of patch cables and ports. Running multiple services over one port also means a single invoice and easier manageability.
At what datacenter locations can I get Transport?
NL-ix operates a purpose-built, resilient, pan-European Layer 2 Ethernet fabric, which interconnects around 100 datacenters in the most important European metropolitan markets. VLLs can be connected to ports at any point on the NL-ix fabric. As NL-ix operates a full-meshed network topology, your traffic will not be hair-pinned to other datacenters, therefore reducing latency and the amount of SPOFs.
NL-ix builds, manages and monitors the end-to-end connection for you, offering availability guarantees, and 24/7/365 NOC monitoring and support
What is the benefit of NL-ix being datacenter neutral?
NL-ix is datacenter neutral, and works with a wide variety of datacenter operators: Customers have the ability to choose, alter or consolidate their datacenter locations. NL-ix supports the relocation of all interconnection services from one datacenter location to another, simplifying the process and providing flexibility and execution power.
What happens after I have placed my order?
If you have placed an order at the NL-ix you will receive an 'order confirmation' mail. This mail contains the following important items:
- Order number;
- Product;
- Demarcation for the patch (if applicable);
- Interface and cable specifications;
- Port configuration;
- Contact details.
After the order confirmation has been send, the NL-ix provisioning team gets to work to deliver your order. When the order has been delivered, for normal products usually within 10 working days after the order confirmation, the provisioning team will send an ‘order delivery’ email. This email contains all details you need to setup your connection. The delivery date is aso the start date of invoicing.
You can find more information in Support
Use Case:
One Port – Multiple services
NL-ix combines peering, transit and layer 2 transport services over 1 port... enabling you to save money on patch cables and ports and simplifying manageability.
By combining peering, transit and layer 2 transport services over 1 port we enable you to save on the monthly cost of patch cables and ports in use. Multiple services over 1 port also means a single invoice and easer manageability. We also give you more and easier insight into the usage of your port(s) through our improved myNL-ix portal. Through this customer portal you can easily view the usage per service on your ports.
Using NL-ix means lowering your costs, simplified administration and improved insight.