YYCIX
What is an Internet Exchange?
An IX (Internet Exchange) allows networks to interconnect on an open-access ethernet fabric -- providing low-latency, high-bandwidth, cost-effectively, in a locale.
What is the benefit?
Networks can exchange traffic faster and better. ISPs, transit providers, DNS services, and content networks will congregate -- it is sensible to interconnect locally with high-bandwidth at low-latency.
How is traffic exchanged?
Traffic exchange is facilitated by BGP (Border Gateway Protocol). Networks must have an AS (Autonomous System) number to announce their routes to each other. A looking glass shows the routes carried.
Where is YYCIX?
YYCIX peering switches are in the Downtown region at Arrow DC1, City Hall, Equinix CL1, Cologix CGY1, Rogers DC2, in the South-East at eStruxture and Equinix CL3, and in the North-East at Arrow DC2. Visit Locations for more info.
How much does it cost?
There are no mandatory recurring membership or port fees, but we require a SFP optic or a one-time install fee. YYCIX was built by volunteers upon donations. Please consider contributing.
How do we join?
Please read the FAQ and if this is suitable extend your network into a YYCIX location and we will connect you. Please direct questions to peering@yycix.ca. Inquiries will be held confidential.