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9 changes: 9 additions & 0 deletions network/interlink/concepts.mdx
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Every InterLink has a defined bandwidth, representing the maximum data transfer rate possible over the connection. Measured in megabits per second (Mbps) or gigabits per second (Gbps), it shows how much data can be transmitted over InterLink per second.

## Connection type

The type of physical connection for an InterLink. In the long term, InterLink will be available in both **hosted** and **dedicated** connection types. For now, only **hosted** connections (facilitated via a partner) are available:

- **Hosted InterLink**: The customer provisions an InterLink via a [partner](#partner). The available bandwidth is shared between multiple customers: each gets a specified amount when creating their InterLink.
- **Dedicated InterLink**: The customer gets sole use of a single InterLink port on Scaleway's router, with the entire bandwidth of that port.

[Find out more about connection types](/network/interlink/reference-content/overview/#types-of-interlink).

## InterLink

InterLink, currently in Private Beta, is Scaleway's product to let you create a secure, private connection between your external infrastructure, and your Scaleway VPC. This allows you to direct your traffic safely from your Scaleway infrastructure to your on-premises infrastructure, away from the public internet.
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title: InterLink - How Tos
description: Learn how to set up and optimize Scaleway InterLink. These how to guides take you from ordering your InterLink, to completing the provisioning process, and all the configuration you need to get the direct connection between your Scaleway VPC and external or on-premises infrastructure, up and running.
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h1: Edge Services - How Tos
paragraph: Learn how to set up and optimize Scaleway InterLink. These how to guides take you from ordering your InterLink, to completing the provisioning process, and all the configuration you need to get the direct connection between your Scaleway VPC and external or on-premises infrastructure, up and running.
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<Message type="important">
TODO CHECK InterLink is currently in [Private Beta](https://www.scaleway.com/en/betas/), and only available to selected testers.
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InterLink is Scaleway's product to let you create a secure, private connection between your external infrastructure, and your Scaleway VPC. This allows you to direct your traffic safely from your Scaleway infrastructure to your on-premises infrastructure, away from the public internet.

Currently, InterLink is available in **hosted** version only. This means that you must choose a compatible [partner](/network/interlink/concepts/#partner) to facilitate the physical connection between the external infrastructure and the Scaleway VPC.

<Lightbox src="scaleway-interlink-diag-simple.webp" alt="A diagram shows how a Scaleway VPC, to the left, can be attached to an InterLink, which then connects to external customer infrastructure." />

This guide takes you through the process of ordering an InterLink via the Scaleway console.

<Macro id="requirements" />

- A Scaleway account logged into the [console](https://console.scaleway.com)
- [Owner](/identity-and-access-management/iam/concepts/#owner) status or [IAM permissions](/identity-and-access-management/iam/concepts/#permission) allowing you to perform actions in the intended Organization

## How to order an InterLink

1. Click **InterLink** in the **Network** section of the [Scaleway console](https://console.scaleway.com) side menu. If you have not already created an InterLink, the product ordering page is displayed.

2. Click **Order InterLink**. The order wizard displays.

3. Select a [connection type](/network/interlink/concepts/#connection-type), the type of physical InterLink connection. For now, only **hosted** connections are available.

4. Select a [partner](/network/interlink/concepts/#partner). To establish an InterLink connection via a partner, generally you must be client of that partner, e.g. with your infrastructure in their datacenter, or on your own premises using the partner as a network provider. [Get help with choosing a partner](/network/interlink/reference-content/overview/#hosted-interlinks).

5. Choose a [region](/network/interlink/concepts/#partner) for your InterLink. This must correspond to the Scaleway VPC you want to attach later.

6. Choose a [location](/network/interlink/concepts/#partner) for your InterLink. This represents the physical location where the connection to Scaleway's network will be established.

7. Choose a [bandwidth](/network/interlink/concepts/#bandwidth) amount. This represents the maximum bandwidth that will be available over the InterLink.

8. Enter a name and optional tags for your InterLink.

9. Check the estimated cost for your InterLink. Note that Scaleway will start billing you for the InterLInk as soon as you order it. You must then wait for your partner to provision the connection, who may charge you additional fees.

10. Click **Order InterLink**.

Your InterLink is ordered. **You must now contact your chosen partner to request they provision your InterLink from their end.**

For full details of the provisioning process, including how to contact your partner and what other steps you need to take, see the page [How to complete InterLink provisioning](/network/interlink/how-to/complete-provisioning/).
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By choosing a hosted InterLink, you can re-use existing connectivity between a PoP where both you and the partner are present, and the Scaleway network. Layer 2 isolation to your Scaleway VPC is preserved, with guaranteed bandwidth (100Mbps - 25Gbps) across the InterLink.

#### How to choose a partner

To establish an InterLink connection via a partner, generally you must be client of that partner, e.g. with your infrastructure in their datacenter, or on your own premises using the partner as a network provider.

The diagram below shows the architecture of a hosted InterLink. Note that three possibilities are available on the customer side:
- The partner's router connects to the customer's router (itself connected to the customer's on-premises infrastructure) via a **M**eet **M**e **R**oom at a PoP where both networks are present.
- The partner's router connects directly to the customer's on-premises infrastructure via a last-mile connection facilitated by the partner.
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The order process begins when you order an InterLink via the Scaleway [InterLink API](https://www.scaleway.com/en/developers/api/interlink/) (or, coming soon, via the [Scaleway console](https://console.scaleway.com/) or one of our other [developer tools](https://www.scaleway.com/en/developers/)). To order via the API, use the [Create a link](https://www.scaleway.com/en/developers/api/interlink/#path-links-create-a-link) call. You need to set the following parameters when ordering:

- **Connection type**: In the long term, dedicated, shared and hosted InterLinks will be available. For now, only **hosted** connections (facilitated via a partner) are available.
- **Connection type**: In the long term, both dedicated and hosted InterLinks will be available. For now, only **hosted** connections (facilitated via a partner) are available.
- **Partner**: The third-party service provider to facilitate the InterLink. Use the [List available partners](https://www.scaleway.com/en/developers/api/interlink/#path-partners-list-available-partners) call to find available partners.
- **Region**: The region in which to create the InterLink. It must correspond to the region of the Scaleway VPC you want to later attach to the InterLink.
- **Location**: The physical **P**oint **o**f **P**resence (PoP) where the connection to Scaleway's network will be established, via the partner.