Peering is a process by which two Internet networks connect and exchange traffic. It allows a direct hand off of traffic between each other’s customers.
In order for the Internet to work in the manner we are all used to, individual carriers, ISPs, content delivery, production networks and network operators need to exchange data by granting others access to their networks. That access is either agreed to on a payment basis – for transit/upstream – or on a cost neutral basis, otherwise known as peering.
At DarIX, our peers consist of a broad range of enterprise organizations, government and educational institutions. Most organizations with an Autonomous System Number (ASN) can connect to the exchange through our interconnect locations. Learn more about the requirements of “Getting Connected”.
Benefits of connecting to DarIX
Better User Experience
Whether your core business involves cloud access, real time streaming like VoIP, video or gaming, financial transactions or other latency sensitive applications, lower latency and shorter network distances offered by an exchange assure better user experiences and keep your customers happy.
Localized Traffic
As the global landscape changes, businesses are becoming increasingly aware of the need to keep internet traffic local. With recent events that effect consumer privacy, keeping your data local has become a hot topic. When joining the exchange your traffic is more likely to avoid border crossing and stay “local”.
Cost Savings
Connecting to the exchange can significantly reduce the cost per-megabit of transit on your network. Given the wide variety of content distribution networks at DarIX, peers see their traffic route through the exchange rather than their transit links. Due to low per-port costs at DarIX, peers can select a higher port-speed to handle bursts of traffic, without incurring unexpected financial or performance costs which do occur with paid transit.
Connection Pricing (2024)
10 GE Port
25 GE Port
40 GE Port
100 GE Port
There are many variations of port
set-ups. Costs vary depending on the
complexity, number of ports and data
transfer rates.
Cross connect fees may apply. See
detailed pricing.