AWS Direct Connect
Use this page as a service-specific case-study starter for architecture, simulation, and optimization scenarios in pinpole.cloud.
Why this service matters
Direct Connect provides dedicated network connections from on-premises to AWS.
Power:
- Dedicated 1Gbps, 10Gbps, 100Gbps connections
- Hosted connections from 50Mbps to 10Gbps
- Lower latency vs internet
- Consistent network performance
- Private connectivity to VPCs
Important workflows
- Design - Configure service behavior for your workload.
Configuration sections
- Why Direct Connect (Power + Limits)
- Direct Connect Settings
- Service Quotas
Key configuration points
| Point | Default / Value | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Enabled | true | Direct Connect Settings |
| Connection Bandwidth | 1Gbps | Direct Connect Settings |
| MACsec Encryption | false | Direct Connect Settings |
| Redundant Connection | true | Direct Connect Settings |
| Connections per region | 20 | Service Quotas |
| Virtual interfaces per connection | 50 | Service Quotas |
| Private virtual interfaces per account | 50 | Service Quotas |
| Public virtual interfaces per account | 50 | Service Quotas |