Google Cloud Interconnect for Research & Education

Google Cloud Interconnect

Private Google Cloud connectivity for research and education

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Secure, reliable and cost-effective direct connections to the Google Cloud Platform

Our Google Cloud Interconnect offering allows you to extend your on-premise network to the Google Cloud Platform using private, highly available, low latency AARNet connections.

Why Google Cloud Interconnect via AARNet?

AARNet provides cloud connectivity as part of its role operating Australia’s national research and education network, enabling institutions to choose the cloud platforms that best meet their needs.

Google Cloud Interconnect is offered as part of AARNet Cloud Connect, delivering dedicated, high-performance access to Google Cloud for Australian research and education institutions.

Google Cloud Interconnect Partner

As a supported Interconnect Partner network, AARNet can provide connectivity from your on-premise network directly to your Google Cloud Virtual Private Cloud (VPC).

Consistency

Provides a consistent network experience for accessing the business-critical applications and digital tools your staff, students, faculty and researchers rely on.

Flexibility

Choice of high-performing options for connecting your campus, data centre or colocation environment with your Google Cloud VPC. We help you choose the right solution to match your needs.

Cost efficiencies

Leverages existing AARNet infrastructure, which can reduce network costs. Traffic is on-net and unmetered for AARNet customers. (Google data charges may apply)

How AARNet connects your campus to Google Cloud Interconnect

Connection options

As an Interconnect Partner, AARNet provides connections to Google's Sydney (australia-southeast1) region, with full redundancy at each location.

Partner Interconnect

AARNet delivers Partner Interconnect services using existing AARNet ports into Google, providing private connectivity to your Google Cloud Virtual Private Cloud. AARNet Virtual Private Network (VPN) speeds of 1, 2, 5 and 10 Gbps are available and there is no contention between customers. Layer-2 VPN (point to point) services are the most popular and economical. Layer-3 VPN services are also available.

Dedicated Interconnect

AARNet provisions Dedicated Interconnect connections up to 10 Gbps using private optical fibre, ethernet and VPN services, supporting high-capacity connections to Google Cloud. These require physical data centre cross-connects, so are slower and more costly to provision. 100 Gbps connections are also available. AARNet offers private optical fibre and ethernet circuits, as well as VPN services to support the Dedicated Interconnect option from Google.

Google Cloud VPN over the internet

AARNet enables IPSec-encrypted VPN connectivity to Google Cloud over the AARNet network for non-critical workloads. Using the IPSec protocol ensures the connection is encrypted and your data is secure.

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Charges and fees

The following charges relate to AARNet connectivity services. Google Cloud service charges are set independently by Google. “On-net” traffic refers to data that remains on the AARNet network, allowing high-performance, unmetered access for eligible research and education institutions.

Ready to get connected?

For quotes or more information on how AARNet can help with your Google Cloud Interconnect requirements, please contact our team.

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Resources and related services

Google Cloud Interconnect is part of AARNet Cloud Connect and complements AARNet Internet and Private Connections by providing dedicated cloud access over the national research and education network.

If you’re comparing cloud connectivity options across providers, see AARNet Cloud Connect for an overview of all supported services.