What is Cloud Interconnect?
Cloud Interconnect provides dedicated, private connections between your data center and Google Cloud. Traffic bypasses the public internet for lower latency, higher bandwidth, and improved security. There are two variants: Dedicated and Partner Interconnect.
Core Features
- Dedicated Interconnect: Direct 10/100 Gbps connection to Google
- Partner Interconnect: Connection via service provider
- MACsec Encryption: Layer 2 encryption for Dedicated Interconnect
- HA Topologies: 99.99% SLA with redundant connections
- Global Routing: Access to all GCP regions via one connection
Common Use Cases
Hybrid Cloud Workloads
Applications running both on-premises and in GCP. Low latency for database replication or backup traffic.
Data Migration
Migrate large amounts of data to the cloud. Interconnect provides consistent, high bandwidth without internet bottlenecks.
Disaster Recovery
GCP as a DR site with fast replication. In emergencies, failover times are minimal due to dedicated connections.
Benefits
- Private connection without public internet
- Lower egress costs than via internet
- Consistent latency and bandwidth
- SLA up to 99.99% with redundant configuration
Integration with innFactory
As a Google Cloud Partner, innFactory supports you with Cloud Interconnect: architecture design, partner selection, implementation, and hybrid networking strategy.
Available Tiers & Options
Dedicated Interconnect
- 10/100 Gbps bandwidth
- Lowest latency
- 99.99% SLA possible
- Colocation required
- Longer setup time
Partner Interconnect
- More flexible bandwidth
- No colocation needed
- Faster setup
- Dependency on partner
- Slightly higher latency
Typical Use Cases
Technical Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cloud Interconnect?
Cloud Interconnect connects your data center directly to Google Cloud. Traffic does not go over the public internet.
What's the difference between Dedicated and Partner Interconnect?
Dedicated requires physical connection in Google colocation. Partner uses a service provider as intermediary.
What bandwidths are available?
Dedicated offers 10 or 100 Gbps per link. Partner offers 50 Mbps to 50 Gbps, depending on partner.
Does Cloud Interconnect support encryption?
Yes, MACsec encryption is available for Dedicated Interconnect. Alternatively, HA VPN can be tunneled over Interconnect.
How long does setup take?
Dedicated Interconnect typically requires several weeks for physical installation. Partner Interconnect can be active in days.
