Creating Cloud Connection (AWS)

This page explains how to connect to AWS (Amazon Web Services) using the Create Cloud Connection function on the OCX Portal.

• As of April 2023, AWS Direct Connect Hosted Connections are supported. Consequently, new creations using Hosted Virtual Interfaces (VIF) have been discontinued. Existing resources can continue to be used.
• For differences in connection methods, please refer to the following (External link):
  • What are the differences between hosted virtual interfaces (VIFs) and hosted connections?

Preparation

Please confirm the following before creating a Cloud Connection:

1. Your User Role is either admin or user.
2. Ensure you have applied for AWS in advance and have the following information ready:
   • AWS Account ID (My Account)

Procedure for Creating a Cloud Connection (AWS)

For AWS, the creation process starts on the OCX Portal, and the connection acceptance is performed on the AWS Management Console.

1. Log in to the OCX Portal.

2. Click [Cloud Connections] from the left navigation bar.

3. On the Cloud Connections list page, click [Create] and select Amazon Web Services.

4. The screen will switch to the information input screen. Fill in the following items and click [Create]. Items marked with an asterisk (*) are required.

   • Select either Cloud Connection without Redundancy or Cloud Connection with Redundancy.
   • If Cloud Connection with Redundancy is selected, enter the following settings for both the Primary and Secondary Cloud Connections.
   • Note: You do not need to enter a VLAN-ID; it will be "Automatically Assigned".
   • Name
     • Set an arbitrary name. Especially when creating multiple Cloud Connections, entering a name that is easily identifiable will make management easier.
     • Maximum length is 40 characters.
     • Any leading or trailing whitespace in the resource name will be automatically removed.
   • Speed (Bandwidth)
     • Select a value from 50, 100, 200, 300, 400, 500Mbps, 1, 2, or 5Gbps. (Bandwidths below 1Gbps have been supported since November 2023).
   • Cloud Name
     • AWS Hosted Connection will be displayed.
   • Cloud NNI PoP Name
     • Select the desired location from the drop-down menu.
   • Account ID
     • Enter your AWS Account ID.

5. The [Confirm Creation] pop-up will appear. Review the costs associated with creation and click [Create].

6. The Cloud Connections list page will be displayed. Confirm that the status of the created Cloud Connection becomes available. Also, ensure that the status billing pending is displayed, indicating the grace period before billing starts.

This completes the creation of the Cloud Connection (AWS).

Accepting the Connection

1. After completing the creation in the Cloud Connection, follow the documentation below to "Accept the connection" (External link): https://docs.aws.amazon.com/directconnect/latest/UserGuide/hosted_connection.html
2. After "Accepting the connection," please proceed to create a VIF according to your environment (External link): https://docs.aws.amazon.com/directconnect/latest/UserGuide/create-vif.html

Remarks

• Decommissioning (deleting) the Cloud Connection within 72 hours of creation will cancel the billing. For deletion procedures, please refer to here.
• For information regarding billing, please refer to About the Pricing Structure for Cloud Connection.