6WIND + Equinix Network Edge
Carrier-Grade Cloud Networking at the Digital Edge
Deploy ultra-high-performance routing, security, and encrypted connectivity globally in minutes — with no physical hardware required.
Built on Equinix Network Edge and powered by 6WIND Virtual Service Router technology, enterprises can simplify multi-cloud networking, reduce latency, improve security, and scale dynamically with demand.
The Challenge
The Networking Gaps Holding Enterprises Back at the Digital Edge
Modern enterprises are under pressure to support AI workloads, real-time analytics, hybrid cloud architectures, SaaS connectivity, remote users, and distributed applications — all while maintaining security, governance, and performance.
01
Multi-Cloud Complexity
Multiple clouds, SaaS environments, and edge locations require seamless interconnection and consistent routing policies across distributed infrastructure.
02
Performance & Latency
Long-distance backhauling increases latency and negatively impacts AI workloads, user experience, IoT applications, and real-time services.
03
Security at Scale
Distributed environments expand the attack surface, while legacy hardware appliances can make it difficult to scale VPN, firewalling, segmentation, and encrypted connectivity consistently.
04
Cost & Agility
Hardware refresh cycles, complex deployments, and fragmented infrastructure increase operational costs and reduce flexibility.
The Solution
6WIND VSR on Equinix Network Edge
6WIND and Equinix deliver carrier-grade cloud networking services directly at the digital edge.
The combined solution enables enterprises, service providers, and cloud operators to deploy routing, firewalling, VPN, and CGNAT services globally as software-defined network functions — without requiring physical hardware.
Deploy cloud networking services globally in minutes
- Rapid deployment in global metros
- Cloud-native and containerized architecture
- API-first automation
- Integrated telemetry and policy control
- Neutral and cloud-agnostic infrastructure
Carrier-grade throughput for AI and data-intensive workloads
- Routing performance scaling up to 800Gbps per instance
- High-performance IPsec validated at 400Gbps
- Low-latency connectivity optimized for AI and data-intensive workloads
Solution Components
Built for Multi-Cloud, Hybrid Cloud, and Edge Networking
vBR
Virtual Border Router
High-performance routing for:
- Multi-cloud routing hubs
- Internet peering
- Cloud interconnect gateways
- AI workload connectivity
- High-bandwidth replication and cloud bursting
Benefits
- Unified routing across clouds
- Reduced dependency on hardware routers
- Faster deployment in global metros
vFW
Virtual Firewall
Cloud-native firewall services providing:
- Distributed security enforcement
- Secure cloud on-ramp protection
- Low-latency inspection and filtering
- Centralized policy management
Benefits
- Consistent security across cloud environments
- Flexible scaling without appliance constraints
- Security deployed close to workloads
vSecGW
Virtual Security Gateway
Carrier-grade encrypted connectivity for:
- Multi-cloud VPN hubs
- Secure hybrid cloud access
- Secure partner ecosystems
- SD-WAN edge connectivity
Benefits
- High-scale VPN tunnel capacity
- Simplified encrypted networking services
- End-to-end secure connectivity
vCGNAT
Virtual CGNAT
Scalable NAT services designed to:
- Optimize cloud egress costs
- Consolidate internet breakout
- Centralize policy enforcement
- Reduce hyperscaler NAT overhead
Benefits
- Lower infrastructure costs
- Unified internet policy control
- Simplified multi-cloud operations
How It Works
Built for the Digital Edge
The solution combines the global reach of Equinix with the networking intelligence of 6WIND.
Equinix Network Edge
Deploy virtual network services in minutes across global metros without physical infrastructure.
Equinix Fabric
Private, high-performance interconnection to public clouds, SaaS providers, partners, and service providers.
6WIND Cloud Networking Stack
Carrier-grade routing, firewalling, IPsec, CGNAT, and DDoS protection in a unified cloud-native platform.
API-First Automation
Automate deployment and lifecycle management through YANG/NETCONF, Kubernetes-native orchestration, and zero-touch provisioning.
Customer Benefits
What You Gain
01
Performance
- Ultra-high throughput with low latency
- Optimized for AI, analytics, and edge applications
- Reduced backhaul bottlenecks
02
Security & Governance
- Integrated firewall and IPsec capabilities
- Multi-tenant segmentation
- Centralized policy control
- Cloud-agnostic architecture suitable for regulated industries
03
Agility & Scale
- Deploy globally in minutes
- Dynamically scale with demand
- Fully automated lifecycle management
04
Cost Efficiency
- Lower TCO versus traditional hardware appliances
- Reduced cloud egress costs
- Shift from CAPEX to OPEX consumption models
Built for Performance From the Ground Up
Unlike general-purpose networking solutions, 6WIND is purpose-built for high-performance cloud networking.
Why Enterprises Choose 6WIND
- Carrier-grade networking heritage
- Cloud-native multi-service stack
- High throughput with low CPU footprint
- Energy-efficient software architecture
- Proven deployments across CSPs, cloud providers, enterprises, and data centers
Why Equinix
The World’s Digital Infrastructure Platform
Equinix provides the global interconnection platform enterprises need to connect clouds, users, services, and applications securely and efficiently.
Better Together
High Performance Meets Global Scale at the Digital Edge
Together, 6WIND and Equinix deliver carrier-grade routing and security, low-latency cloud interconnection, scalable encrypted connectivity, global deployment in minutes, and software-defined networking without hardware constraints.
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Global Network Edge Metros
800Gbps
Routing Performance
400Gbps
IPsec Validated Throughput
3,000+
Service Providers via Equinix Fabric
Minutes
Deployment Time
Ready to Deploy?
Ready to Deploy Carrier-Grade Cloud Networking at the Digital Edge?
Transform multi-cloud connectivity, security, and performance with 6WIND VSR on Equinix Network Edge.
