60+
Connected networks
141Gbps
Of peak traffic
4
Data centre locations
Four data centre locations across Nairobi
Accessible from iXAfrica, Digital Realty, Africa Data Centres and PAIX. Connect at any site and reach every other network on the exchange, whichever data centre they sit in.
Why networks connect in Nairobi
Keep local traffic local
Not connected back to London or any other LINX exchange, so traffic between Kenyan and East African networks stays in the region.
Cross connect to get started
Networks at partner data centres are one cross connect away from joining. The first 10GE port and first service up to 4Gbps are included in the membership fee.
Direct access to Microsoft cloud
Microsoft Azure Peering Service is available here, giving members a direct, low-latency connection to Microsoft 365, Azure and other Microsoft cloud services.
Support around the clock
24/7 NOC support and the engineering depth LINX has built over nearly 30 years, open to any network looking to peer.
Available at LINX Nairobi
Connect directly with hundreds of networks to exchange traffic. Direct interconnection lowers latency, gives you greater control over how traffic flows, and makes it simple to expand as demand grows.
A direct connection between your network and Microsoft cloud services, with optimal routing for Microsoft 365, Teams and Azure. Low latency and reliable performance for business-critical traffic.
Separate and manage multiple network connections over a single physical port, keeping private traffic isolated within LINX infrastructure while simplifying how you manage it.
A private Layer 2 network connecting multiple sites, partners or customers, for controlled traffic exchange within LINX infrastructure.
LINX Protect is free to all members peering via our route servers. It identifies malicious traffic during an attack and drops it before it reaches your infrastructure, using Remotely Triggered Black Hole filtering.
Questions about connecting at LINX Nairobi?
Our interconnection specialists are on hand to answer any questions about connecting to LINX Nairobi. Simply fill in the form and a member of the team will get back to you.
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