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MCR 2.0
They are evolving virtual networking with the new MCR 2.0 features:
- Bidirectional Forwarding Detection (BFD) for BGP that allows for fast link failure detection supporting fast failover of routed traffic.
- 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.
- BGP shutdown toggle, so users can quickly turn BGP on or off.
- 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 peer and BGP prefix route filters for greater control over route advertisements.
- Four-speed tiers are capable of 1Gbps, 2.5Gbps, 5Gbps, or 10Gbps routing throughput.
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.