Overview

What Is a Global DC Gateway?

A global DC gateway enables your on-premises data center to access VPCs in multiple regions so you can use a single connection to provide high-speed access to cloud compute and storage resources in any region.

A global DC gateway can only be associated with connections terminated at the same Direct Connect location. If there are multiple connections terminated at different Direct Connect location, you need to create multiple global DC gateways.

Global DC gateways have been launched in some regions. You can view the regions where this feature is available on the console.

Application Scenarios

Connecting an On-Premises Data Center to VPCs in Different Regions

A global DC gateway can be attached to enterprise routers in different regions.

Figure 1 Communication with VPCs in different regions using global DC gateways

If you need to use a central network for cross-region VPC communication, submit a service ticket.

Connecting an On-Premises Data Center to VPCs in the Same Region

A global DC gateway can be attached to enterprise routers in the same region.

Figure 2 Communication with VPCs in the same region using global DC gateways

Configuration Process

Figure 3 shows the flowchart for configuring a global DC gateway.

Figure 3 Process of configuring a global DC gateway