Transport
The Transport services allow for the implementation of point-to-point or multipoint connections for private needs (e.g., backhauling) for Members and entities connected to the Consortium's infrastructure.
Transport services
The Transport services are dedicated exclusively to a single Member/Partner of the consortium and allow for the implementation of dedicated Layer 2 connectivity between ports assigned to them, active on the consortium’s infrastructure.
The Transport services are exclusively available in direct access mode to the TOP-IX infrastructure and can only be provided on ports of the “Transport” type.
For more information, see our full Service Description.
SERVICE TRANSPORT SPECIFICATIONS
Access to the services must be made in full compliance with the following constraints and requirements.
Physical Layer
The physical interfaces of the devices connected to the TOP-IX infrastructure must comply with the interconnection requirements defined in the Service Description document.
Any exceptions must be agreed upon with TOP-IX and explicitly authorized by it.
MAC and VLAN Layer
The service is intended to allow connectivity between Layer 3 devices of the Consortium’s Members/Partners, therefore a limit is imposed on the MAC addresses that can be routed through the TOP-IX infrastructure (a necessary limit to preserve the proper functioning of the backbone itself).
The maximum limit of MAC addresses that will be accepted on the single interconnection port is set to 2 for each requested VLAN.
The service also includes:
- one or more IP addresses belonging to the Autonomous System of TOP-IX (according to the services
requested) to be used to implement any BGP sessions; - one or more VLANs to other Members/Partners of the Consortium (each VLAN can be
propagated exclusively between two Members/Partners); - access to statistics, managed by TOP-IX, related to the volume of traffic developed
through their own active port on the Consortium’s backbone; - participation in TOP-IX mailing lists;
- system support for configuration updates on the ports;
- system support for failures within the TOP-IX platform that impair its operation.
The services provided by the Consortium DO NOT include:
- housing costs;
- costs for cross-connects within the Data Center;
- connection fees between the Consortium’s headquarters and the TOP-IX headquarters;
- configuration of the Consortium’s devices.
TRANSPORT PRICING
Transport Service Price List (exclusively reserved for Consortium members)
| Service | Activation (€) | Annual Fee (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 100 Mbps* | ND | 2.500 |
| 1 Gbps | 0 | 6.000 |
| 10 Gbps | 0 | 11.600 |
| 100 Gbps | To be agreed | To be agreed |
Pricing list according to the type of service
| Service | Activation (€) | Annual Fee (€) |
|---|---|---|
| VLAN Geo | 0 | 900 |
| VLAN Metro | 0 | 300 |
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Point-to-Point Transport Service Price List (exclusively reserved for Consortium members)
The point-to-point transport service is available only for new connections. The service is subject to technical feasibility, so for more information, please contact us at sales@top-ix.org.
The point-to-point transport service consists of the access port (with a capacity of 10 Gbps or 100 Gbps) and the maximum bandwidth with which traffic is intended to be exchanged.
| Access Port (Capacity) | Activation (€) | Annual Fee (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Gbps | 0 | 1.000 |
| 100 Gbps | 0 | 3.000 |
GEO Turin-Milan (Unprotected)
| Service | Activation (€) | Annual Fee (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Gbps | 0 | 5.000 |
| 100 Gbps | 0 | 15.000 |
METRO (Only Turin and Milan – Protected)
| Service | Activation (€) | Annual Fee (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Gbps | 0 | 4.000 |
WI-PIE (Only Protected)*
| Service | Activation (€) | Annual Fee (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Gbps | 0 | 9.000 |
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Discounts expected for 2024
- 10% discount on ports starting from the second one of the same type on the same node
- 50% discount on port fees for academic and research institutions.
DETAILS AND PRICING FOR TRANSPORT SERVICE
Transport modes and requirements
Modes and requirements
Access to the services must be made in full compliance with the following constraints and requirements.
Physical Layer
The physical interfaces of the devices connected to the TOP-IX infrastructure must comply with the interconnection requirements defined in the Service Description document.
Any exceptions must be agreed upon with TOP-IX and explicitly authorized by it.
MAC and VLAN Layer
The service is intended to allow connectivity between Layer 3 devices of the Consortium’s Members/Partners, therefore a limit is imposed on the MAC addresses that can be routed through the TOP-IX infrastructure (a necessary limit to preserve the proper functioning of the backbone itself).
The maximum limit of MAC addresses that will be accepted on the single interconnection port is set to 2 for each requested VLAN.
Transport Service Price List (for Consortium members)
Transport Service Price List (exclusively reserved for Consortium members)
| Service | Activation (€) | Annual Fee (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 100 Mbps* | ND | 2.500 |
| 1 Gbps | 0 | 6.000 |
| 10 Gbps | 0 | 11.600 |
| 100 Gbps | To be agreed | To be agreed |
Pricing list according to the type of service
| Service | Activation (€) | Annual Fee (€) |
|---|---|---|
| VLAN Geo | 0 | 900 |
| VLAN Metro | 0 | 300 |
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Point-to-Point Transport Service Price List
Point-to-Point Transport Service Price List (exclusively reserved for Consortium members)
The point-to-point transport service is available only for new connections. The service is subject to technical feasibility, so for more information, please contact us at sales@top-ix.org.
The point-to-point transport service consists of the access port (with a capacity of 10 Gbps or 100 Gbps) and the maximum bandwidth with which traffic is intended to be exchanged.
| Access Port (Capacity) | Activation (€) | Annual Fee (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Gbps | 0 | 1.000 |
| 100 Gbps | 0 | 3.000 |
GEO Turin-Milan (Unprotected)
| Service | Activation (€) | Annual Fee (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Gbps | 0 | 5.000 |
| 100 Gbps | 0 | 15.000 |
METRO (Only Turin and Milan – Protected)
| Service | Activation (€) | Annual Fee (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Gbps | 0 | 4.000 |
WI-PIE (Only Protected)*
| Service | Activation (€) | Annual Fee (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Gbps | 0 | 9.000 |
Are you not yet our consortium member?
Discover the benefits of joining TOP-IX and become part of our network.
Discounts planned for 2024
Discounts planned for 2024
- 10% discount on ports starting from the second one of the same type on the same node
- 50% discount on port fees for academic and research institutions.
Other services
Additional services
The service also includes:
- one or more IP addresses belonging to the Autonomous System of TOP-IX (according to the services
requested) to be used to implement any BGP sessions; - one or more VLANs to other Members/Partners of the Consortium (each VLAN can be
propagated exclusively between two Members/Partners); - access to statistics, managed by TOP-IX, related to the volume of traffic developed
through their own active port on the Consortium’s backbone; - participation in TOP-IX mailing lists;
- system support for configuration updates on the ports;
- system support for failures within the TOP-IX platform that impair its operation.
The services provided by the Consortium DO NOT include:
- housing costs;
- costs for cross-connects within the Data Center;
- connection fees between the Consortium’s headquarters and the TOP-IX headquarters;
- configuration of the Consortium’s devices.
