Network services
Ethernet network services for high‑performance site‑to‑site connectivity.
Use Ethernet‑based private connections to link data centers, offices, and critical locations with predictable bandwidth and low latency.
Dedicated Ethernet for critical traffic
Ethernet network services provide predictable capacity and private paths between sites, ideal for latency‑sensitive and high‑volume workloads.
What Ethernet network services provide
Ethernet services extend familiar LAN technology across distances, creating private links between locations at Layer 2 or Layer 3.
They are well‑suited for data center interconnect, storage replication, and enterprise networks that need guaranteed bandwidth and low jitter.
Typical Ethernet network service options
- Point‑to‑point: Dedicated connectivity between two sites, often called Ethernet Private Line.
- Point‑to‑multipoint or hub‑and‑spoke: Connect a main site to several branches using Ethernet virtual circuits.
- Any‑to‑any: Mesh multiple locations over an Ethernet VPN or similar service.
- Flexible bandwidth: Scale from lower speeds to very high capacities as your needs grow.
Ethernet network services use cases
- Data center interconnect: Link facilities with dedicated bandwidth for replication and backup.
- Core enterprise backbone: Provide reliable connectivity between headquarters and major sites.
- Latency‑sensitive apps: Support trading systems, real‑time analytics, and voice/video.
- Underlay for SD‑WAN and VPN: Use Ethernet as a high‑quality foundation for overlays.
Benefits of Ethernet network services
- Predictable performance: Reserved capacity and low jitter for critical applications.
- Security and privacy: Traffic stays on private paths rather than traversing the public internet.
- Scalability: Increase speeds without changing the basic design.
- Simplified integration: Ethernet interfaces fit easily into existing switch and router designs.
Example Ethernet backbone design
Use Ethernet private lines or Ethernet VPNs to link major sites, with local access loops connecting into your core switches and routers.
SD‑WAN, MPLS, or IP routing can then sit on top, using Ethernet as a stable, high‑quality underlay for all other services.
Typical layers
Sites → Ethernet access → Provider Ethernet backbone → Remote sites / data centers → LAN, SD‑WAN, and routing.
How Ethernet network services fit your overall design
Ethernet can back your data center links, serve as a core for branch aggregation, or provide a premium underlay beneath SD‑WAN and VPN overlays.
This gives you flexibility to mix private Ethernet, internet access, and cloud connectivity in one unified architecture.
Ethernet network services FAQs
How are Ethernet services different from Internet VPNs?
Ethernet services provide private, reserved connectivity between sites, while VPNs typically ride over shared internet paths with variable conditions.
Can we mix Ethernet and other access types in one design?
Yes. Many designs use Ethernet for core connections and business internet access for branch or backup links, combined through routing or SD‑WAN.
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