Network Connector Service

While virtual routers connect to networks that exist within the availability zone, the network connector service provides the function to connect to networks that exist outside the availability zone.

In order to achieve network communication between availability zones, create and connect network connectors and connector endpoints.

The network connector service is used to provide the following connection services:

  • Intranet connections
  • Hosting connections
Important: In order to use the network connector service to connect to an external network, settings must be configured on the center side in advance. Contact the service desk for assistance.

Figure: Using the Network Connector Service

The following functions are provided in the network connector service.

Acquiring the Network Connector Pool Information

When creating a network connector, you can view the network connector pool information provided by the system in advance.

Creating a Network Connector

Set the following items to create a network connector.

Table 1. Creating a Network Connector (List of Items That Can Be Set)
Item Description Required
Network Connector Name Specify a name that uniquely identifies the network connector. Yes
Network Connector Pool ID Specify the ID of the network connector pool in which the network connector will be created.  
Project ID Specify the ID of your project.  

Viewing the Network Connector Information

You can view a list of created network connectors and their settings.

Modifying a Network Connector

Specify the ID of a network connector that has been created to modify its settings.

Table 2. Modifying a Network Connector (List of Items That Can Be Set)
Item Description Required
Network Connector Name Specify a name that uniquely identifies the network connector.  

Deleting a Network Connector

Specify a network connector that is no longer needed and delete it.

Creating a Connector Endpoint

Set the following items to create a connector endpoint.

Table 3. Creating a Connector Endpoint (List of Items That Can Be Set)
Item Description Required
Connector Endpoint Name Specify a name to uniquely identify the connector endpoint. Yes
Network Connector ID Specify the ID of the network connector that contains the connector endpoint that you want to use for intercommunication. Yes
Type

Specify a type according to the network that you will connect to the connector endpoint. The user must specify "availability_zone."

  • availability_zone: When connecting to a IaaS network
 Yes
Creation Destination Information

Specify the following values according to the type specified above.

  • For "availability_zone": Specify the name of the availability zone where the network to which the connector endpoint connects exists.
 Yes
Project ID Specify the ID of your project.  

Viewing the Connector Endpoint Information

You can view a list of created connector endpoints and their settings.

Modifying a Connector Endpoint

Specify the ID of a connector endpoint that has been created to change its settings.

Table 4. Modifying a Connector Endpoint (List of Items That Can Be Set)
Item Description Required
Connector Endpoint Name Specify the name that uniquely identifies the connector endpoint.  

Deleting a Connector Endpoint

Delete a connector endpoint that is no longer needed by specifying the ID.

Connecting a Connector Endpoint to a Network

Specify the ID of an existing connector endpoint to connect to a network.

  • If the connector endpoint type is "availability_zone"

    Specify the ID of a port on the subnet that you want to connect to the connector endpoint.

    Note: You must create the network, subnet, and port to be connected in advance.

Viewing the Connection Information for a Connector Endpoint and Network

Specify the ID of an existing connector endpoint to view the information for the network interface to which it is connected.

Releasing a Network Connection from a Connector Endpoint

Specify the ID of an existing connector endpoint to release its network connection.

  • If the connector endpoint type is "availability_zone"

    View the connection information for the connector endpoint, and specify the IDs of ports that are no longer needed to delete them.