Route Servers

Route Servers

GIXA Route Servers

GIXA offers networks connected to the Peering LAN the opportunity to peer via its route servers. On our route servers, peers can filter based on IRRDB objects, as well as on predefined BGP communities. Therefore, members/customers can peer with the route servers while maintaining their own peering policy.

Introduction

Normally, you would need to maintain separate BGP sessions to each of your peers’ routers. With a route server you can replace all or a subset of these sessions with one session towards each route server.

Why would you use the route servers?

  • Let’s make it easy 
    Simplify the needed configuration to reach as many networks as possible on the GIXA platform by configuring just two BGP sessions. With the large amount of connected parties, it can be a full-time task to manage separate BGP sessions. In addition, whenever a new party connects to the route servers, you will be able to automatically exchange prefixes with it (depending on yours/their filters).
  • Manage only your most important peers, let the route server do the rest
    You probably want to exchange as much traffic as possible through the exchange, but setting up a peering takes time and effort. So only set up peering sessions with your most important peers – let the route server do the rest!

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Background

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Effective interconnection enables businesses to establish direct, private data exchanges with partners, customers, and employees worldwide. This approach enhances collaboration, accelerates data transfer, and strengthens security measures. By implementing a robust interconnection strategy, your organization can achieve scalable growth, reduce operational costs, and ensure high-performing services. ​