- The IXP Core is an Ethernet switch (1 & 10 Gig Ethernet)
- Peering is done at L2 level
- ISP may host a router at the IXP location (at a cost)
- Each participant needs to run BGP
- Each participant needs their own AS number
- The location of the IXP is very important.
- The IXP location is neutral and low cost.
- The following facilities are available
- Space
- Power
- Environmental Control
- Cabling
- Security
- Support
- Access to terrestrial Infrastructure
- BGP is established between member A and member B exclusively, A.IX will not take part of the routing connection
- Both members will apply filters for inbound/outbound routes
- A.IX Switches operate based on L2 only
- A.IX will not contribute in any routing process
- A.IX will be totally transparent for any traffic passing through
- A.IX will install ISE, members will have access to audit the configuration
- DDOS mitigation will be applied on the transit internet provided to any CDN