Updated on 2025-01-22 GMT+08:00

Step 1: Create a Connection

Figure 1 shows how Direct Connect connects your on-premises data center to a VPC.

Figure 1 Connecting your on-premises data center to a VPC

Self-Service Installation

  • Scenario

    You need to create a connection to connect your on-premises data center to the Direct Connect location you have selected to build a hybrid cloud.

    After you create a connection on the console, Huawei Cloud will provide a dedicated port for exclusive use. To establish connectivity, you need to contact the carrier to connect the leased line to the Direct Connect location you have selected.

    Figure 2 shows the process of connecting your on-premises data center to Huawei Cloud using Direct Connect.

    Figure 2 Self-service installation process
  • Procedure
    1. Go to the Connections page.
    2. In the upper left corner of the page, click and select a region and project.
    3. In the upper right corner, click Create Connection.
    4. On the Create Connection page, enter the equipment room details and select the Direct Connect location and port based on Table 1.
      Figure 3 Creating a self-service connection
      Table 1 Parameters for creating a connection

      Parameter

      Example Value

      Description

      Billing Mode

      Yearly/Monthly

      Specifies how you will be billed for the connection. Currently, only Yearly/Monthly is supported.

      Region

      CN-Hong Kong

      Specifies the region where the connection resides. You can also change the region in the upper left corner of the console.

      Connection Name

      dc-123

      Specifies the name of the connection.

      Location

      HK-Sai Kung-Mobile

      Specifies the Direct Connect location where your leased line can be connected to.

      Carrier

      Other

      Specifies the carrier that provides the leased line.

      Port Type

      1GE single-mode optical port

      Specifies the type of the port: 1GE single-mode optical port, 10GE single-mode optical port, 40GE single-mode optical port, or 100GE single-mode optical port.

      Leased Line Bandwidth (Mbit/s)

      100

      Specifies the bandwidth of the line you need to lease from the carrier.

      Equipment Room Address

      Room xx, xx building, xx road, xx district, xx city

      Specifies the address of your equipment room. The address must be specific to the floor your equipment room is on.

      Tag

      example_key1

      example_value1

      Adds tags to help you identify your connection. You can change them after the connection is created.

      Description

      -

      Provides supplementary information about the connection.

      Required Duration

      3 months

      Specifies how long the connection will be used for.

      Auto-renew

      3 months

      Specifies whether to automatically renew the subscription to ensure service continuity.

      For example, if you select this option and the required duration is three months, the system automatically renews the subscription for another three months.

      Enterprise Project

      default

      Specifies the enterprise project by which connections are centrally managed. Select an existing enterprise project.

    5. Click Confirm Configuration.
    6. Confirm the configuration and click Request Connection.

      Then confirm the requirements with the Direct Connect manager.

      If the request is not approved, repeat 3 to 6 based on the review comments and submit the request again.

    7. After the request is approved, contact the carrier for cabling.
      After the cabling is complete, locate the connection in the connection list and click Confirm Cabling in the Operation column.
      Figure 4 Confirm Cabling
    8. In the displayed dialog box, click OK.
    9. In the connection list, locate the connection and click Confirm Configuration in the Operation column.
    10. Confirm the configuration and click Pay Now.
    11. Confirm the order, select a payment method, and click Confirm.
    12. Wait for Huawei Cloud to complete the construction.

      Huawei onsite engineers will connect the leased line to the port on the Huawei Cloud gateway based on the customer's information within two working days.

    13. Verify that the connection is in the Normal state, which means that the connection is ready, and the billing starts.

    After the connection is ready, you need to create a virtual gateway and associate it with the VPC you want to access on the Virtual Gateways page.

    Create a virtual interface to associate the connection with the created virtual gateway, so that you can connect your on-premises data center to the VPC through the connection.

Full-Service Installation

  • Scenario

    Huawei Cloud completes all operations required for connecting your on-premises data center to the cloud, including integrating the network resources and ports.

    Figure 5 shows the entire process.

    Full-service connections are now available in the following regions: CN-Hong Kong and CN South-Guangzhou.

    Figure 5 Full-service installation process
  • Procedure
    1. Submit your request.
      1. Go to the Connections page.
      2. In the upper left corner of the page, click and select a region and project.
      3. In the upper right corner, click Create Connection.
      4. Click Full Service Installation.
      5. Provide information about your equipment room and select a Huawei Cloud location. For details about the parameters, see Table 2.
        Figure 6 Creating a full-service connection
        Table 2 Parameters for creating a connection

        Parameter

        Example Value

        Description

        Equipment Room Address

        Room xx, xx building, xx road, xx district, xx city

        Specifies the address of your equipment room. The address must be specific to the floor your equipment room is on.

        Available Carriers

        Other

        Specifies the carriers that are allowed to enter your equipment room.

        Port Type

        GE single-mode optical port

        Specifies the type of port on the device in your equipment room for connecting to the leased line.

        Region

        CN-Hong Kong

        Specifies the region where the connection resides. You can also change the region in the upper left corner of the console.

        Location

        HK-Sai Kung-Mobile

        Specifies the Direct Connect location where your leased line can be connected to.

        Port Type

        GE single-mode optical port

        Specifies the type of the port: GE single-mode optical port, GE electrical port, 10GE single-mode optical port, 10GE electrical port, 40GE single-mode optical port, or 100GE single-mode optical port.

        Connection Name

        dc-123

        Specifies the name of your connection.

        Leased Line Bandwidth (Mbit/s)

        1,000

        Specifies the bandwidth of the leased line.

        Billing Mode

        Yearly/Monthly

        Specifies how you will be billed for the connection. Currently, only Yearly/Monthly is supported.

        Required Duration

        1 year

        Specifies how long the connection will be used for.

        Enterprise Project

        default

        Specifies the enterprise project by which connections are centrally managed. Select an existing enterprise project.

        Contact Person/Phone Number/Email

        Tom

        +86 139xxxxxxxx

        Tom@mail.com

        Specifies who is responsible for your connection.

        CAUTION:

        If no contact information is provided, we will contact the person in your account information. This will prolong the review period.

      6. Click Submit.
    2. Wait for Huawei Cloud's site survey.

      Huawei Cloud evaluates your requirements and the carrier's resources and confirms whether your requirements can be met. If your requirements can be met, Huawei Cloud will place an order for you.

      Generally, the site survey takes three working days.

    3. Confirm and pay for the order.
      1. In the connection list, locate the connection and click Confirm Configuration in the Operation column.
      2. Confirm the connection configuration and expenses, and then click Next.

        You need to read and agree to the Full-Service Installation Statement before paying for the order.

      3. On the purchase page, select a payment mode and click Pay.

        If you select Download Contract, download a contract on the contract page and complete the payment. Discounts, if any, will automatically apply.

    4. Wait for Huawei Cloud to complete the following work:
      1. Contacts the carrier to deploy the leased line.
      2. Connects your on-premises data center to the cloud using the leased line.
      3. Contacts the carrier to complete in-building cabling.

        This step is required when you choose a full-service connection with a dedicated port and need cabling for your site.

      4. Enables the port.
    5. Confirm that you want to enable Direct Connect.
      1. In the connection list, locate the connection and click Confirm Completion in the Operation column.
      2. Click OK. Confirm that your connection is available for use, and the billing starts.