Direct cloud connections
Physically connect to your preferred cloud provider directly within our data center facilities for the lowest latency and highest security.
Cloud On-Ramp
Secure, scalable connectivity to the cloud providers of your choice.
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What is Cloud On-Ramp?
Cloud on-ramp services provide direct, secure connectivity between your infrastructure and major cloud service providers, including AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform and more. Rather than relying on unpredictable internet connections, cloud on-ramps offer dedicated, high-performance pathways that deliver consistent latency, enhanced security, and reliable bandwidth. At Iron Mountain Data Centers, our cloud on-ramp solutions give you flexible cloud access options to connect to the cloud environment that makes the most sense for your business requirements, whether you need basic connectivity or enterprise-grade redundancy and scale.
Why leading enterprises choose our flexible cloud connectivity solutions
Iron Mountain provides multiple cloud on-ramp solutions designed to fit your redundancy, budget, and scale requirements. Connect to cloud service providers through our Meet-Me-Rooms with various port and transport options:
AWS direct connect
Access Amazon Web Services through our certified Direct Connect partnerships, available in many markets with multiple port speed options.
Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute
Leverage our Azure ExpressRoute partnerships for dedicated, private connections to Microsoft's cloud services with guaranteed bandwidth and predictable performance.
Google Cloud interconnect
Connect to Google Cloud Platform through our strategic partnerships, enabling private connectivity to GCP services and applications.
Software defined network (SDN)
Work with multiple SDN providers such as Megaport for rapidly deployable, cost-effective access to hundreds of cloud connectivity paths and all major cloud providers.
Metro Wave transport
For customers requiring greater control and scalability, leverage Iron Mountain Metro Wave to reach strategic interconnection points where you can directly cross-connect to your cloud provider of choice.
Dark fiber solutions
Achieve maximum scale by leveraging multiple providers with diverse routes for dark fiber solutions to regional interconnection points.
Ethernet virtual private circuits
Establish secure, dedicated circuits between your infrastructure and cloud providers through our flexible on-ramp solutions.
Full Network Suite
Cross Connects
Establish low latency, direct & private connections in our meet-me-rooms between your equipment and other networks, carriers, or cloud providers within our data centers. We offer flexible purchase models that enable you to stay connected to the networks of your choice, including month-to-month plans and committed-term options with monthly rates.
Metro Wave
Extend your reach beyond your core data center with cost-effective optical capacity. Metro Wave enables connections to cloud providers, regional PoPs, strategic partners, carriers, peering exchanges and more across metro areas. Choose from either dedicated waves or unprotected waves for high-performance network services.
Virtual Cross Connects
Achieve the benefits of physical cross connects through software-defined networking. Virtual cross connects, also known as Private Network Transport, provide flexible, on-demand connectivity that can be provisioned and modified quickly through our digital platform, perfect for dynamic network requirements and multi-cloud strategies.
DIA & IP transit
Access enterprise-grade internet connectivity with our Direct Internet Access services. With guaranteed bandwidth, symmetrical upload and download speeds, and 24/7 technical support, our DIA solutions ensure your business maintains continuous, high-performance connectivity to the global internet, available in increments between 1 Gbps to 100 Gbps.
Peering & internet exchanges
Optimize your network traffic and reduce costs with our Peering and Internet Exchange services. By establishing direct connections with content and service providers, you can bypass traditional transit providers, improving latency, controlling routing paths, and enhancing overall network efficiency.
Cloud On-Ramp
Simplify your multi-cloud strategy with dedicated, secure connections to major cloud service providers. Our Cloud On-Ramp services deliver private, high-bandwidth links to AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, and other platforms, enhancing performance while reducing the complexity and security concerns associated with public internet connections.
Frequently asked questions
Who provides Iron Mountain's Cloud On-Ramps?
Iron Mountain operates as a Microsoft Express Route partner, an Amazon Direct Connect partner, and a Google Cloud Platform partner, with cloud on-ramp ports available in a growing number of markets. Iron Mountain partners with multiple Software Defined Network (SDN) providers, including Megaport, as well as carriers, to offer comprehensive cloud access options.
What major cloud providers can Iron Mountain connect to?
Iron Mountain provides connectivity to all major cloud providers, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), IBM Cloud, and many others. We support both direct connections and partner-enabled access depending on your specific requirements and location.
What are the key use cases for leveraging a Cloud On-Ramp?
Cloud on-ramps are ideal for hybrid cloud deployments, disaster recovery strategies, data backup and archiving, application migration to the cloud, multi-cloud strategies, and any scenario requiring consistent, secure connectivity between on-premises infrastructure and cloud services. They're particularly valuable for applications requiring low latency, high bandwidth, or strict security requirements.
How does cloud on-ramp connectivity differ from standard internet connections?
Cloud on-ramps provide dedicated, private connections that bypass the public internet, offering predictable performance, enhanced security, lower latency, and guaranteed bandwidth. Unlike internet connections, cloud on-ramps provide consistent network performance and don't compete with other internet traffic for bandwidth.
What port speeds and bandwidth options are available?
Iron Mountain offers flexible port speeds ranging from 1Gbps to 100Gbps and beyond, depending on your specific requirements and the cloud provider. We can accommodate everything from basic connectivity needs to enterprise-scale deployments requiring multiple high-capacity connections with redundancy.
Can I connect to multiple cloud providers through a single Iron Mountain location?
Yes, Iron Mountain's Meet-Me-Rooms and network ecosystem enable connections to multiple cloud providers from a single data center location. This multi-cloud approach provides flexibility, redundancy, and the ability to leverage different cloud services for specific applications or geographic requirements.
How does Iron Mountain Metro Wave support cloud connectivity?
Iron Mountain Metro Wave provides cost effective, highly scalable connectivity to strategic interconnection points where you can directly cross connect to the cloud provider of your choice. For customers looking for greater control and scalability, Metro Wave enables you to reach regional interconnection points beyond your core data center location.
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