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Updating a Cloud Connection (IBM Cloud)

After creating a Cloud Connection, the following parameters can be changed:

  • Name changes

  • Speed changes for certain clouds (availability depends on the cloud provider; see notes below for details)

  • Customer IP changes

  • IBM Cloud IP changes

  • Customer AS Number changes

  • Note: Parameters not listed above (e.g., cloud-side Account ID, etc.) cannot be changed. To modify these, you must recreate the resource.

  • Note: When recreating a resource, fees will be incurred based on the Cloud Connection Pricing Structure.

Notes on Speed (Bandwidth) Changes​

Changing the speed (bandwidth) for a Cloud Connection depends on the specifications of each cloud provider, so the behavior will vary. Please be aware of the following:

Cloud NameBandwidth Change via OCX PortalRemarks
AWS (Amazon Web Services)Not AvailableTo change the bandwidth, you must recreate the Cloud Connection. Note that fees will be incurred based on the Cloud Connection Pricing Structure.
AzureAvailable (Increase only)After making changes in the OCX Portal, a bandwidth change is required in "ExpressRoute circuits" on the Azure portal.
Google CloudAvailable (Increase and decrease)—
Sakura CloudChange via support inquiryTo request a change, please contact us via the Inquiry Desk on the Dashboard.
Oracle CloudAvailable (Increase and decrease)After making changes in the OCX Portal, a bandwidth change is required in "FastConnect" on the Oracle Cloud console.
IBM CloudAvailable (Increase and decrease)After making changes in the OCX Portal, change approval is required in "Direct Link" on the IBM Cloud console.
Alibaba CloudAvailable (Increase and decrease)After making changes in the OCX Portal, a bandwidth change is required in "Physical Connection" on the Alibaba Cloud console.

This page explains the procedure for updating a Cloud Connection (IBM Cloud) using the OCX Portal.

Preparation​

Please confirm the following before updating the settings of a Cloud Connection (IBM Cloud):

  1. Your User Role is either admin or user.
  2. The status of the Cloud Connection you wish to change is available or attached.
  3. Confirm the Direct Link associated with the Cloud Connection to be changed:
    • Since change approval is required on the IBM Cloud console, please identify the target Direct Link in advance.
    • The Direct Link name on the IBM Cloud console is automatically generated upon Cloud Connection creation. You can check the name of the associated Direct Link by clicking the Information icon in the Actions column on the right side of the target Cloud Connection item.

Procedure for Updating a Cloud Connection (IBM Cloud)​

  1. Log in to the OCX Portal.

  2. Click [Cloud Connections] from the left navigation bar.

  3. Click the Edit icon in the Actions column on the right side of the target Cloud Connection.

  4. The screen will switch to the information input page. Fill in the following items and click [Edit]. Items marked with an asterisk (*) are required.

    • Name
      • Set any name you prefer.
      • Maximum length is 40 characters.
      • Any leading or trailing whitespace in the resource name will be automatically removed.
    • Speed (Bandwidth)
      • Select a value from 50, 100, 200, 500Mbps, 1, 2, or 5Gbps.
    • Customer IP
      • Enter the CPE-side IP address for the Direct Link connection (e.g., 192.168.1.1/30).
    • IBM Cloud IP
      • Enter the Direct Link-side IP address (e.g., 192.168.1.2/30).
    • Customer AS Number
      • Enter the CPE-side AS number for the Direct Link connection.
      • Available ASNs:
        • 2-byte ASN: 1-64495
        • 2-4 byte ASN: 131072-4199999999
        • 4-byte ASN: 4201000000-4201064511
      • Forbidden ASNs (even if within the ranges above): 13884, 36351.

  5. The [Confirm Update] pop-up will appear. Review the updated monthly fee and, if there are no issues, click [Edit].

  6. Confirm the IBM Direct Link name and precautions on the change completion screen. If you changed parameters other than the Cloud Connection resource name, click [Go to IBM Cloud Direct Link] to proceed to Confirmation on IBM Cloud Console.

  7. Click [Back to List] to return to the Cloud Connections list page and confirm that the changes have been reflected.

Confirmation on IBM Cloud Console​

  1. After updating the settings on the OCX Portal, find the Direct Link associated with the changed Cloud Connection on the IBM Cloud console.
  2. Click Review to check the Direct Link details and approve the configuration changes.
    • If you reject the changes for the Direct Link, the parameters will be mismatched between the OCX Cloud Connection and the IBM Direct Link. In this case, please perform the update on the OCX Portal again to ensure both resources match. Note that billing for each resource will be based on the parameters after the update.

This completes the process for updating a Cloud Connection (IBM Cloud).