General information about the Global Connect service
Global Connect — connects any global cloud platform to the infrastructure within Selectel. The connection is established through the international provider Megaport. The list of global cloud platforms that can be connected is available on Megaport's website.
If you need to organize connection to another type of external infrastructure, for example, on-premise servers — use Direct Connect service.
Infrastructure on Selectel's side may include dedicated and cloud servers, cloud databases, Managed Kubernetes cluster nodes, file storage, hosted hardware, VMware-based cloud.
Principle of operation
A pre-raised, reserved connection between Selectel and its backbone carrier partners is used to establish the connection.
In Europe, connectivity is organized through the international provider Megaport, which provides a reserved private connection to global clouds. The connection is high bandwidth and is only used to enable Global Connect services.
Network connectivity in the interconnection between partner infrastructures and Selectel is provided through a dedicated VLAN, and within the Selectel infrastructure through a global router (private routed network).
Cost
The cost of the service is calculated individually depending on the selected cloud platform and connection location.
If a Selectel cloud platform is involved in the connection, external traffic will be charged additionally. Global cloud platforms may also charge for external traffic according to their pricing.