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Equinix Fabric

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What it is

Equinix Fabric is a software-defined interconnection service for linking distributed infrastructure with cloud and network providers, Equinix customers and partners, and a customer’s own deployments. Connections are managed through the Equinix Customer Portal, REST APIs, or Terraform. Local connection speeds range from 10 Mbps to 50 Gbps, while regional and global connections reach 25 Gbps. Physical ports come in 1 Gbps, 10 Gbps, and 100 Gbps configurations, subject to data-center availability. Monthly charges can include ports, virtual connections, Fabric Cloud Routers, and IP blocks; a private network can be created without charge before connections are added. Cloud examples include Azure ExpressRoute, Google Cloud Router, and Oracle FastConnect. Java, Go, and Python SDKs, Terraform tools, and a Pulumi provider support development. Equinix states 99.9% availability for a single point-to-point connection and 99.999% for redundant connections. Pricing is on request, with a 7-day trial listed.

Spec sheet

What it does
Equinix Fabric provides software-defined interconnection for direct connections among distributed infrastructure, service providers, business partners, and customers.Read 3 Oct 2026 · docs.equinix.com
Support
Customers can submit Fabric technical support cases through the Equinix Customer Portal, and Equinix offers 24/7 live chat in English.Read 3 Oct 2026 · docs.equinix.com
Headquarters
Redwood City, California, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · equinix.com
Founded
1998Read 28 Sep 2026 · equinix.com
Cloud integrations
The documentation describes cloud connections including Azure ExpressRoute and examples for Google Cloud Router and Oracle FastConnect.Read 3 Oct 2026 · docs.equinix.com
Connection speeds
Fabric supports individual connection speeds from 10 Mbps up to 50 Gbps for local networks and up to 25 Gbps for regional and global networks.Read 3 Oct 2026 · docs.equinix.com
Connectivity
Fabric supports connections to cloud and network service providers, other Equinix customers and partners, and a customer's own deployments.Read 3 Oct 2026 · docs.equinix.com
Developer tools
Fabric provides Java, Go, and Python SDKs, a Terraform provider and modules, and a Pulumi provider.Read 3 Oct 2026 · docs.equinix.com
How to manage
Customers can use Equinix Fabric through the Customer Portal, REST APIs, and Terraform.Read 3 Oct 2026 · docs.equinix.com
Incident response
For Priority 1 Fabric incidents, Equinix lists a 30-minute response target and a four-hour service restoration target.Read 3 Oct 2026 · docs.equinix.com
Ports
Physical ports are available in 1 Gbps, 10 Gbps, and 100 Gbps configurations, with availability varying by data center location.Read 3 Oct 2026 · docs.equinix.com
Pricing
Monthly charges can include ports, virtual connections, Fabric Cloud Routers, and IP blocks; a private network can be created at no charge before adding connections.Read 3 Oct 2026 · docs.equinix.com
Resilience
The documentation states an availability SLA of 99.9% for a single point-to-point connection and 99.999% for redundant connections.Read 3 Oct 2026 · docs.equinix.com
Security reports
Customers can access digital services security certifications and reports through the Trust and Transparency dashboard in the Customer Portal.Read 3 Oct 2026 · docs.equinix.com
Traffic encryption
Fabric supports MACsec on EPL untagged ports and transports customer-encrypted frames, but Equinix says it does not provide encryption services.Read 3 Oct 2026 · docs.equinix.com

Plans and prices

Equinix Fabric Priced on request Monthly charges vary by port size, port type, network type, bandwidth, and term; use the Customer Portal pricing calculator for an estimate Read 3 Oct 2026 · docs.equinix.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Connections reach cloud and network providers
  • Speeds extend up to 50 Gbps locally
  • REST APIs and Terraform management
  • SDKs available for Java, Go, and Python
  • 99.999% SLA for redundant connections

Limits

  • No free plan is listed
  • Monthly charges vary by connection components
  • Physical port availability varies by data center
  • Equinix does not provide encryption services

Who it suits

Equinix Fabric suits infrastructure teams connecting private deployments with cloud providers, networks, partners, and other Equinix customers. It fits teams using APIs, Terraform, or infrastructure-as-code workflows.

Verdict

Equinix Fabric offers programmable interconnection with broad cloud coverage and stated availability targets. Pricing depends on ports and connection components, so buyers need an estimate from the Customer Portal.

Where Specifiction places it

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