L2 Transport: Dedicated Layer 2 Links Between Data Centers
When is a dedicated Layer 2 link worthwhile? We explain the technology and uses within Frankfurt, within Nuremberg and between both regions.
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IP transit and DDoS protection in Frankfurt am Main
Connect your network in Frankfurt to the internet or link your data center privately to a second location. AS51202 provides IP transit with DDoS protection and L2 transport within the region and to Nuremberg.
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European network hub
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flexible handoff
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engineering support
Our handoff locations
The listed facilities are potential handoff locations. We confirm the building, port capacity and exact route in the technical proposal.
Frankfurt am Main
Digital Realty FRA1–27
Equinix FR5
NTT FRA1
maincubes FRA01
firstcolo FRA4
Services available in Frankfurt
Choose a handoff location and the capacity you need. For L2 transport, also specify the second endpoint. We confirm the exact handoff and availability in the proposal.
- Digital Realty FRA1–27
- Equinix FR5
- NTT FRA1
- maincubes FRA01
- firstcolo FRA4
Who benefits from Frankfurt?
The location suits carriers, hosting platforms, SaaS providers and enterprises that need a protected handoff in one of Europe's most important interconnection markets.
The next steps
Tell us about your use case and the connectivity you need. We clarify location, port, capacity, redundancy and routing and document the agreed solution in the proposal.
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Frequently asked questions
Answers to the key questions about IP Transit, DDoS protection, billing and onboarding.
Let's plan your connectivity
Send us your location, port and required capacity. A network engineer will respond with the next technical steps.