Direct Connect
Use dedicated physical cross-connects or virtual connections via our on-ramp partners
Clients who need guaranteed capacity network connections can use our Direct Connect (DX) networking product. CoreWeave's DX has two options: dedicated physical cross-connects (XCs) and virtual connections through our on-ramp partners such as Equinix Fabric and Megaport.
Please contact your Account Manager to learn more about Direct Connect configuration, pricing, and the LOAs required to cross-connect to our edge networks.
Dedicated DX
Dedicated Direct Connect (DX) allows customers to interconnect using physical and dedicated cross-connects (XCs) in CoreWeave's facilities throughout North America and Europe. This option provides the most performant and reliable interconnection, allowing customers to bypass the public internet when transferring data and resources securely between clouds and on-premises networks. See our DX locations below.
Distinguishing features of Dedicated DX
- Connectivity Medium: Dedicated DX uses physical and dedicated cross-connects (XCs) to connect directly to CoreWeave's edge networks.
- DX Speed: Dedicated DX supports high-speed connections of 100G or 400G.
- MACsec Encryption: Dedicated DX supports MACsec encryption for secure data transmission, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.
Virtual DX
Virtual Direct Connect (DX) allows customers to interconnect with CoreWeave through Equinix and Megaport. This option enables customers to interconnect in hundreds of colocations around the world for rapid provisioning, while still bypassing the public internet for secure data transfer between clouds and on-premises networks.
Customers can use their existing Equinix or Megaport ports, with no requirement to add additional dedicated physical ports or establish a network presence in our regions. See our DX locations and supported Cloud On-Ramps below.
Distinguishing features of Virtual DX
- Connectivity Medium: Virtual DX uses virtual connections via Equinix Fabric or Megaport, allowing customers to leverage existing ports and infrastructure in hundreds of colocations.
- DX Speed: Virtual DX supports speeds of 10G or 100G, which are suitable for many workloads that do not require the high throughput of Dedicated DX.
- MACsec Encryption: Virtual DX does not support MACsec encryption. Customers should consider their security requirements when choosing this option.
Dedicated DX vs. Virtual DX
Dedicated DX and Virtual DX offer different interconnection options to suit various customer needs. The following table explains the key differences between the two options:
| Dedicated DX | Virtual DX | |
|---|---|---|
| Description | The most performant and reliable interconnection option | Available in hundreds of colocations and can reuse customers' existing ports with Equinix Fabric or Megaport |
| Connectivity Medium | Physical and dedicated Cross Connects (XCs) | Virtual Connection via Equinix Fabric or Megaport |
| DX Speed | 100G or 400G | 10G or 100G |
| MACsec | Yes | No |
| Data Transfer | Free of charge | Free of charge |
Virtual DX connection process
Please contact your Account Manager before initiating a connection in your provider's portal. Provide them with your desired connection location, required bandwidth, and timeline. They will coordinate with you and our networking team to provision your Dedicated or Virtual DX connection.
When those steps are complete, you can create the virtual connection through your provider's portal. For detailed connection instructions, please refer to the provider's documentation:
- Equinix Fabric: Connect to a Service Provider
- Megaport: Creating a Connection using a Service Key
Creating a virtual connection is a manual process coordinated with our support team.
CoreWeave DX locations
CoreWeave has established Direct Connect (DX) locations across North America and Europe. These locations are designed to provide low-latency connections to our cloud infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance for your workloads. Dedicated DX connections are available in the facilities listed below, while Virtual DX can be established through them from any supported Cloud On-Ramp location. When choosing a DX facility, consider the proximity to your on-premises data center.
The North American facilities specify a Low Latency Region, which is the CoreWeave region with the lowest latency to that facility. For example, CoreSite DE1 and Equinix DE2 have the lowest latency to CoreWeave US-WEST-07.
North America
| Facility Name | Location | Supported Cloud On-Ramps | Low Latency Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equinix AT1 | Atlanta, GA, USA | Equinix Fabric, Megaport | US-EAST-04 |
| Equinix CH2 | Chicago, IL, USA | Equinix Fabric, Megaport | US-EAST-04 |
| Equinix DA11 | Dallas, TX, USA | Equinix Fabric, Megaport | US-EAST-06 |
| Equinix DC2 | Ashburn, VA, USA | Equinix Fabric, Megaport | US-EAST-04 |
| CoreSite DE1 | Denver, CO, USA | Megaport | US-WEST-07 |
| Equinix DE2 | Denver, CO, USA | Equinix Fabric | US-WEST-07 |
| CoreSite LA1 | Los Angeles, CA, USA | Megaport | US-WEST-01 |
| Equinix NY6 | Secaucus, NJ, USA | Equinix Fabric, Megaport | US-EAST-02 |
| Equinix PH1 | Philadelphia, PA, USA | Equinix Fabric, Megaport | US-EAST-02 |
| Equinix SV1 | San Jose, CA, USA | Equinix Fabric, Megaport | US-WEST-01 |
Europe
| Facility Name | Location | Supported Cloud On-Ramps |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Realty AMS17 | Amsterdam, Netherlands | Megaport |
| Equinix BA1 | Barcelona, Spain | Equinix Fabric, Megaport |
| Equinix FR5 | Frankfurt, Germany | Equinix Fabric, Megaport |
| Equinix LD5 | Slough, England | Equinix Fabric, Megaport |
| Equinix SK1 | Stockholm, Sweden | Equinix Fabric, Megaport |
On-Demand provisioning
To provide the most flexibility and cost-effective service, CoreWeave provisions virtual connection ports on-demand. This means you may not immediately see CoreWeave listed as an available service provider in the Equinix Fabric or Megaport portals for a specific location. Once you request a connection, we provision the necessary port, and it becomes visible in the partner portal. After the first customer connects in a given location, the port remains visible for all subsequent customers.
We continually expand our network to meet customer needs. If you wish to connect through a provider not listed here, please contact your Account Manager to discuss your requirements.