Megaport Cloud Router
by Virtualise your network
Virtual hybrid cloud and multi-cloud connectivity
Megaport Cloud Router (MCR) equips anyone with virtual routing capabilities for on-demand private connectivity at Layer 3 from key routing zones around the world. Without physical infrastructure, customers can leverage the cloud to cloud networking, private peering between leading public Cloud, IaaS, and SaaS providers, and direct connectivity to any provider on the Megaport Software-Defined Network. There is no need to own and maintain equipment and no public IP addresses or Autonomous System Numbers to procure. This is a standalone product but can be used in conjunction with physical Megaports.
Top Features
Make networking easier
Connect at Layer 3 in an instant. There’s no need to learn the ins and outs of network engineering. Simply log in to your Megaport account and start building your virtual network in a few clicks. Hassle-free and ready to go, MCR takes the complexity out of networking.
Support your multicloud
Multicloud is the architecture of choice for so many enterprises. With MCR, you can privately peer between leading public Cloud, IaaS, and SaaS providers. Having a virtual router located close to cloud onramps means lower latency and improved performance for your critical multi-cloud workloads.
No hardware needed
There’s no need to install, manage, or maintain any hardware with MCR. Having a virtualized network means you don’t need to rely on infrastructure on-premises or in a data center – it’s all virtual. This equates to saved time, resources, effort, and costs when creating your connections.
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MCR 2.0
They are evolving virtual networking with the new MCR 2.0 features:
- Four-speed tiers are capable of 1Gbps, 2.5Gbps, 5Gbps, or 10Gbps routing throughput.
- Bidirectional Forwarding Detection (BFD) for BGP that allows for fast link failure detection supporting fast failover of routed traffic.
- BGP peer and BGP prefix route filters for greater control over route advertisements.
- Google API optimization to make it faster and easier to add MCR connections to the Google Cloud Platform and thus remove the need to click between Google and Megaport screens to establish a service.
- BGP shutdown toggle, so users can quickly turn BGP on or off.
- Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) Multi Exit Discriminator (MED) to support Virtual Cross Connect (VXC)® prioritization that tells autonomous systems (AS) the preferred route to take for performance tuning.
Virtual Routing for Powerful Cloud Networking
Megaport Cloud Router (MCR) is a virtual routing service that gives your business private connectivity at Layer 3. From any of the Routing Zones, you can connect to the critical cloud and managed services you need – without hardware. MCR allows you to route data to and between various providers and platforms without hair pinning your traffic back to a data center or your on-premises environment. It’s networking made easy!
- Cloud to Cloud
- Back-Up and Redundancy
- Hybrid Cloud Connectivity
- Managed Layer 3 Connectivity
- Born-in-the-Cloud
- User-defined routing
Private Connectivity Between Service Providers
MCR enables private multi-cloud access with no physical infrastructure required
Scenario
You require private multi-cloud connectivity between two chosen Cloud Service Providers, for example, AWS (Service Provider 1) and Microsoft Azure (Service Provider 2), but do not own any physical infrastructure.
Solution
You can provision an MCR to connect directly between multiple leading Cloud Service Providers on Ecosystem. By leveraging a global network, there is no need to bring multiple connections back to a data center you manage.
Global Expansion Strategy
MCR enables connectivity between global routing zones to expand and scale your business.
Scenario
You are a VoIP provider operating from New Zealand. You want to scale your business globally. You require cost-effective, fast, and secure connectivity to expand your business to three new markets outside of this region.
Solution
You can provision an MCR for on-demand, private connectivity from your data center into locations such as London, Ashburn, and Sydney. This rapidly extends your global reach into these new markets, without the need for physical infrastructure, and at a fraction of the cost.
Multicloud and Multi-Region Connectivity
MCR enables private multi-cloud access, in multiple global regions, with no physical infrastructure required.
Scenario
You are consuming Microsoft Azure (Service Provider 1) and AWS (Service Provider 2) services in the US West region as well as Microsoft Azure (Service Provider 3) services in UK South (London).
Solution
With an MCR, you can leverage a global network to connect directly between multiple leading Cloud Service Providers on Ecosystem. You can build an any-to-any secure environment for your public and private resources with routing decisions made from a single zone.
Private Hybrid Cloud Connectivity
An MCR with a Megaport enables hybrid connectivity between a private data center environment and a cloud environment.
Scenario
You are connected to a Megaport via a physical cross-connect in your closest location: Miami. You require private connectivity between your Megaport and AWS (Service Provider 1) and Microsoft Azure (Service Provider 2) environments.
Solution
You can provision an MCR in Ashburn to establish an inter-cloud gateway to make routing decisions remote from your physical Megaport. You can then pass traffic only destined for your Megaport back via your VXC to your data center for private hybrid cloud use.
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Megaport Cloud Router - Connect Over Coffee | Cross-Cloud
Misha Cetrone, VP of Strategic Partnerships at Megaport, shows us that connecting to and moving between multiple public clouds using Megaport Cloud Router (MCR) is as quick and easy as having a cup of coffee.
