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OfferingThe GÉANT L3VPN service offers the National Research and Education Networks (NRENs) the ability to profit from the network reach and versatility of the GÉANT network for multi-point to multi-point connections over great distances
Reason to ActMany research projects require the additional security and reassurance of a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to ensure data services are isolated from general IP traffic. GÉANT L3VPN can provide privately routed networks over the existing GÉANT infrastructure from/to any connected locations in Europe, North America and China. 
Customer ExperienceL3VPN offers a cost-effective solution for teams requiring many-to-many site connectivity support where GÉANT Plus virtual circuits would be too complex to administer. The service is delivered over the GÉANT IP network, it  takes full advantage of the statistical multiplexing available at the IP layer and it is available for all NRENs (sharing the NREN's existing IP capacity.) 
 BenefitsRobust: L3VPN services provide automated re-routing and recovery.
Flexible: Ideally suited for many-to-many connectivity requirements.
High capacity: Up to 100Gbps services are available.
Fast delivery: Only 5 days to deliver, no additional hardware requirements.
Extended footprint: Available to all GÉANT NRENs, allowing for connectivity to North America, China and more.
Cost effective: No additional cost to setup a multipoint-to-multipoint connection with the standard GÉANT L3VPN service subscription.
 CostThe GÉANT L3VPN Service is available for all GÉANT NRENs wishing to use it. It is included in the standard IP subscription, and the configuration of the VLANS supporting the different circuits is done when a new service is requested.

There are no additional cost for up to 10 L3VPN per NREN and up to 12 sites per VPN. If more L3VPNs are required or more sites per VPN additional costs apply.

For any information about bespoke solutions, including additional, dedicated interfaces and/or connectors outside the GÉANT network, please contact the GÉANT Partner Relations Team: partner-relations@geant.net

 
ServicePrice
Up to 10 L3VPNs set up on an existing interface No additional cost (included as part of standard IP subscription).
More than 10 L3VPNs on an existing interface€10k/year will be charged per NREN for every additional 10 VPNs configured on the NREN's access
Up to 12 sites per L3VPN No additional cost.
More than 12 sites per L3VPNDedicated design and additional costs apply. Request for quote (RFQ) is then required.
Create a new port to set up GÉANT L3VPNThe additional (one-off) costs are defined in the port price list, available via the GÉANT Intranet https://intranet.GÉANT.net/CSWGPublic/_layouts/15/WopiFrame.aspx?sourcedoc=/CSWGPublic/CSWG%20Documents/CSWG%20submission%201%20-%20060313.docx&action=default
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Service Implementation and Delivery Time

ServiceDelivery Time
GÉANT L3VPN delivered on an existing interface  10 days
GÉANT L3VPN delivered on a new interface  10 weeks
Alternatives  Commercially available L3VPN services
Advantages Higher level of separation from the global IP routing information, when required. By creating a virtual IP network, all sites on the VPN can flexibly communicate without the need to set-up separate networks still enjoying the same availability of the GÉANT network infrastructure. Sites connected through the GÉANT L3VPN will also benefit from the confidentiality and security of a private infrastructure. 
Engagement  Bespoke solutions, including additional, dedicated interfaces and/or connectors outside the GÉANT network are available (please contact the GÉANT Partner Relations Team: partner-relations@geant.net). Partner Relations will also run surveys about the customer satisfaction