LyonIX is connected on SFINX - Renater. L'interconnexion a été réalisée Mercredi, 02/03/11 à 12h00...

...to accelerate exchanges between Paris and Lyon and open more possible paths between users of the two cities. All SFINX members can peer with Lyonix participants the Rhône-Alpes region IXP/NAP. Interconnection held in TH2 (Voltaire).

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SFINX is an IXP (Internet eXchange Point) or GIX (Global Internet eXchange Point) operated by RENATER - the National Telecommunications Network for teaching and research technology.

Established in 1995, at the very beginning of the Internet, SFINX was one of the first IXP in France. SFINX is deployed on two points of presence in Paris and suburbs, interconnected fiber. The available ports are 10/100 Mbps, Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet.

LyonIX is the first Internet eXchange Point in France except from Paris implemented by the non-profit Associationà Rezopole.

LyonIX figures:

40 interconnected playors (list available here)
2 points of presence (LyonIX 1 LyonIX 2)
4 access racks (LyonIX 1 LyonIX 2A, 2B LyonIX, LyonIX 2C)