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Create the Direct Connect and generate the LOA/CFA
• AWS Direct Connect Get Started Guide:
https://docs.aws.amazon.com/directconnect/latest/UserGuide/getting_started.html
• For Dedicated Cloud Connect to AWS Direct Connect service, you will need to obtain
LOA/CFA from AWS using the AWS console. To do this you first need to create an AWS
Direct Connect, then select the appropriate Direct Connect location, which then generates an
LOA/CFA.
• Once you obtain the LOA/CFA document, please provide it to your Lumen representative
immediately so they can submit your order for services to be provisioned.
• Before you create the Direct Connect using the AWS console, please ensure you have the
following information:
⎻ The port speed that you require. You cannot change the port speed after you've created the connection
request. This port speed will match that of the Lumen Cloud Connect port speed (either 1Gbps or
10Gbps).
⎻ The AWS Direct Connect location at which the connection is to be terminated.
⎻ If you are not sure what these are, please consult with your Lumen sales engineer
• To complete the above steps, use the instructions on the next two pages.
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