Equinix Metal BYOIP Integration Overview
Searching for the best IP providers? Equinix Metal enables BYOIP automation, global IPv4 and IPv6 support, and seamless IP routing using BGP. Below you’ll find Equinix Metal setup documentation, BYOIP requirements, developer tools, and service benefits for onboarding your custom IP address ranges into Equinix Metal’s infrastructure.
Provider Details
| Field | Information |
|---|---|
| Provider Name | Equinix Metal |
| Website | Equinix Website |
| ASN(s) | AS54825 (Equinix Metal ASN); BYOAS supported |
| Regions Supported | Global coverage in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific |
| Support Contact | General Support | Email: metal-peering@equinix.com |
| Tech Article & Date | BYOIP with Global BGP - Date not specified |
| BYOIP Scope | Supports IPv4 and IPv6 prefixes using BGP |
| Supported Services | Bare Metal Servers, Elastic IPs, Metal Gateways, VRF, Layer 2 Networking, Kubernetes (CPEM) |
Technical Requirements
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Prefix Size | IPv4: /24 minimum IPv6: /48 minimum |
| ASN Ownership Required | Optional; use AS54825 or bring your own ASN |
| IRR or RADb Object | Required: Route object must exist in IRR for filtering |
| ROA or LOA | ROA required for RPKI validation |
| RIR Limitations | Supported RIRs: ARIN, RIPE, APNIC |
Step-by-Step BYOIP Process
Step 1
Assign ASN
Use your ASN or Equinix Metal's (AS54825) for BGP.
Step 2
Enable Global BGP
Activate BGP in your project via console, CLI, or API.
Step 3
Configure BGP
Enable BGP on Equinix Metal servers and install a BGP daemon (e.g., BIRD, FRR, ExaBGP).
Step 4
Announce IPs
Announce your IP prefixes through the BGP configuration.
Cost and Limitations
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Fees | No additional cost for BYOIP; standard service rates apply |
| Bundled or Standalone | Used with Metal Gateways, VRF, Kubernetes integrations |
| Traffic/Peering Restrictions | PeeringDB entry required; peering reviewed case-by-case |
| Other Limitations | Default cap of 256 public IPv4s per project; contact support for more |
Automation & Developer Access
- API Access: Fully supported via Equinix Metal REST API
- Terraform/SDK: Terraform provider available; SDKs for various languages
Abuse & Reputation Management
- IP Reputation Monitoring: Not provided natively
- Blacklist Removal Assistance: Customer-managed