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title: "Dedicated Server Networks"
sidebar_label: "Dedicated Server Networks"
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description: "Networks a dedicated server can be connected to, how connections to private and public networks are organized, and how to configure a network interface on a server"
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# Dedicated server networks

Dedicated servers are connected to Selectel's network infrastructure by default and can be connected to:

* to [a public network](/dedicated/networks/public-networks-and-subnets.mdx) (internet);
* [a private network](/dedicated/networks/private-networks-and-subnets.mdx) (local area network).

Some [Chipcore Line](/dedicated/order/dedicated-configurations.mdx#prebuilt-servers) servers are connected only to a public network; you cannot connect them to a local area network.

To connect a server to both a public and a private network, use separate network interfaces ([aggregated network interface group](/dedicated/networks/mc-lag.mdx)):

* internet port;
* port for local network.

You can view information about server ports in the [Control Panel](https://my.selectel.ru/servers/): in the top menu, click **Products** → **Dedicated Servers** → **Servers** → server page → tab **Ports**.

The server is automatically included in the shared VLAN for the public network, and is allocated one IPv4 [public address from a shared subnet](/dedicated/networks/public-networks-and-subnets.mdx#public-shared-ips).

If only one dedicated server is ordered for an account, a VLAN for the private network is not assigned. A VLAN for the private network is automatically assigned when ordering the second and subsequent dedicated servers for an account. One VLAN for a private network is assigned per account per one pool. If you need a VLAN for a private network, for example, to set up connectivity with a firewall or a cloud server, [create a ticket](https://my.selectel.ru/tickets/create).

You can view a list of all VLANs in the [Control Panel](https://my.selectel.ru/servers/network/networks): in the top menu, click **Products** → **Dedicated Servers** → **Network** → tab **VLAN**.

To connect to a network, you may need to [configure network interfaces on the server](/dedicated/networks/configure-network-interface-on-server.mdx).

![](https://423.selcdn.ru/kb/dedicated-about-networks-LANG-THEME.png)

If a dedicated server is not available over the network, you can connect to it via the [KVM console](/dedicated/manage/kvm-console.mdx). For Chipcore Line servers, you can order an additional service  [IP-KVM access for 3 hours](/dedicated/about/additional-services.mdx#additional-services-with-one-time-payment) or [boot into recovery and diagnostics mode](/dedicated/troubleshooting/boot-to-recovery.mdx).

## Connection to a third-party operator \{#network-to-outside-operator}

Many operators have a point of presence in Selectel data centers. You can set up a direct connection to them using the Direct Connect service:

* [Direct Connect — physical port](/direct-connect/physical/connect.mdx) — leasing a port on a Selectel access switch. In this case, you organize the connection from the operator's side yourself (verifying the ability to connect to Selectel, checking cross-connects, paying for communication channels, etc.);
* [Direct Connect — logical port](/direct-connect/logical/connect.mdx) — lease of a pre-established, reserved connection between Selectel and a partner backbone operator.

## Blocked ports \{#blocked-ports}

To protect the Selectel infrastructure from malicious network activity, [certain TCP/UDP ports are blocked](/infrastructure/blocked-ports.mdx), including port 25 (e-mail mailings).

If a port is not subject to these restrictions, check its availability from the OS using the `Nmap` utility.

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