Cross connects

Direct, secure cross connects for seamless integration and data exchange

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Supercharge your business in a carrier neutral data centre

Experience the full potential of colocating your workloads and applications in a NEXTDC data centres with our Cross Connects. Seamlessly connect your infrastructure and applications with other network providers, clouds, content, application providers and other customers in the same ecosystem. Enjoy the most secure, reliable, and efficient point-to-point connections to conduct high-performance systems integration and data exchange. Our carrier-neutral data centres give you the freedom to choose the providers that best meet your needs. Unlock endless possibilities with our Cross Connects and start optimising your business today.

Reliable connections

High-performance, dedicated connections that are secure and dependable.

Low latency

Direct connections for reduced latency, faster data exchange and superior secure application performance.

Cost savings

Reduced network costs and increased bandwidth throughput for more cost-effective data exchange.

Flexible connectivity

A scalable customizable solution with choice and performance to suit your needs.

A cross connect is a dedicated, point-to-point connection that links two parties within a data centre. It allows customers to connect their infrastructure and applications with other providers in the same ecosystem. Cross connects typically use fiber-optic cabling and can be ordered in various bandwidth capacities.

Cross connects offers the most secure, reliable, and efficient way to connect with other providers in the data centre. They allow for high performance systems integration and data exchange, making it easier for customers to transfer large amounts of data quickly and securely. Cross connects also offer lower latency and higher throughput than traditional internet connections.

You can establish connections with various types of providers such as network service providers, cloud service providers, content delivery networks, Intra-government Communications Networks (ICON) and applications providers. Opting for a neutral data centre give you the freedom to connect to any available provider in the data centre, thus enabling you to have greater flexibility and control over your network connectivity.

Provisioning a Cross Connect is simple, enabling fast access to the clouds, carrier networks and ICT services providers needed. Cross Connects can be ordered at any time via your ONEDC portal, which our technicians will process and turn around quickly.

Built with single mode optical fibre (SMOF) and Cat 6 Ethernet, all Cross Connects are established by NEXTDC facility staff in our dedicated interconnect rooms. Our optical Cross Connects are either rack-to-carrier or rack-to-rack, and can be single or dual core.

Once the cross connect is provisioned, it becomes the customer's responsibility to manage and maintain it. This includes monitoring the connection for any issues, troubleshooting connectivity problems, and coordinating with the NEXTDC for any required maintenance or upgrades. Customers can also order additional cross connects or adjust the bandwidth capacity as needed to accommodate changing business needs.