Outage in Equinix

Network Component Issue (Metro Connect)

Resolved Major
March 12, 2025 - Started about 1 month ago - Lasted 1 day
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Outage Details

Equinix SMC has reported an optical protection switchover in Metro Connect platform. The brief service interruption experienced is due to failover design. Unprotected services will encounter an outage. Equinix engineers are investigating the issue.
Incident Number: INC0078204
[Metro Connect - PA]
Components affected
Equinix PA - Paris
Latest Updates ( sorted recent to last )
RESOLVED about 1 month ago - at 03/13/2025 04:02PM

Our provider managed to restore the circuit.
We are going to close this incident, as we do not expect any further instabilities.
Incident Number: INC0078204[Metro Connect - PA]

IDENTIFIED about 1 month ago - at 03/13/2025 03:58PM

Our provider managed to restore the circuit.
We are going to close this incident, as we do not expect any further instabilities.
Incident Number: INC0078204[Metro Connect - PA]

IDENTIFIED about 1 month ago - at 03/13/2025 03:57PM

Our provider managed to restore the circuit.
We are going to close this incident, as we do not expect any further instabilities.
Incident Number: INC0078204[Metro Connect - PA]

IDENTIFIED about 1 month ago - at 03/13/2025 01:09PM

Equinix is still pending provider restoration work to be completed.

Incident Number: INC0078204[Metro Connect - PA]

IDENTIFIED about 1 month ago - at 03/13/2025 01:08PM

Equinix is still pending provider restoration work to be completed.

Incident Number: INC0078204[Metro Connect - PA]

IDENTIFIED about 1 month ago - at 03/13/2025 11:02AM

Our provider have been working on the resolution of the issue.

Estimated time of restoration (ETR) between 18:30 and 20:30 GMT.
Incident Number: INC0078204[Metro Connect - PA]

IDENTIFIED about 1 month ago - at 03/13/2025 06:57AM

We have received an update from our dark fiber provider regarding the splicing process. Splicing is scheduled to begin at approximately 06:30hrs UTC. Assuming there are no unforeseen issues, the process is expected to take around 12 to 14 hours. Therefore, we anticipate the estimated time of restoration (ETR) to be between 18:30hrs and 20:30hrs UTC.
Incident Number: INC0078204[Metro Connect - PA]

IDENTIFIED about 1 month ago - at 03/13/2025 05:27AM

Our dark fiber provider updated that the cables are now all pulled into place and are currently being prepared at both ends. They now have a total of 6 teams on site who are all working simultaneously. Splicing works will start at approximately 6:30 UTC. Further update will be provided once available.
Incident Number: INC0078204[Metro Connect - PA]

IDENTIFIED about 1 month ago - at 03/13/2025 04:32AM

Equinix dark fiber provider updated that the work continues on pulling the multiple replacement cables into place through the sewer system. No ETR available at the moment. We will keep you informed and provide further updates as more information becomes available.
Incident Number: INC0078204[Metro Connect - PA]

IDENTIFIED about 1 month ago - at 03/13/2025 03:28AM

Our dark fiber provider updated that the work is underway pulling in the new cables. A comprehensive plan is in place to ensure a smooth process. We will provide you with updates as more information becomes available.
Incident Number: INC0078204[Metro Connect - PA]

IDENTIFIED about 1 month ago - at 03/13/2025 02:42AM

Our provider updated that their cable, joints and spares have now arrived on site. The permit to work has now been received. They will start pulling in new cables in approximately 20mins. They will provide update as futher information becomes available.
Incident Number: INC0078204[Metro Connect - PA]

IDENTIFIED about 1 month ago - at 03/13/2025 02:17AM

Team is working on a temporary workaround to restore some services while waiting for the fiber repair.
Priority support ticket raised with the Vendor
Team continues to investigate other possible contributing factors while we wait for the fiber repair, and status
Incident Number: INC0078204[Metro Connect - PA]

IDENTIFIED about 1 month ago - at 03/13/2025 01:48AM

Update from the provider:
Our OSP crew still awaits the delivery of cable and spares. Permit to work should be received shortly.

We will update you as further information becomes available

Next update at 02:30GMT or sooner.
Incident Number: INC0078204[Metro Connect - PA]

IDENTIFIED about 1 month ago - at 03/12/2025 10:01PM

Update from Provider:

Hello

Our OSP team continue to formulate a plan to restore services while we await the necessary permits to work.

We will update you as further information is received.

Next update at 22:50GMT or sooner
Incident Number: INC0078204[Metro Connect - PA]

IDENTIFIED about 1 month ago - at 03/12/2025 08:22PM

Update from Provider:

Dear Customer,

As discussed on the call, we have identified a major outage in our network. Our team on the ground has confirmed that four (432-count) cables have been cut in Paris, France.

The affected cables run along the Paris sewer route, requiring local authority permitting before repairs can commence. Our team is actively working on obtaining the necessary approvals to proceed with restoration.

At this time, the cause of the incident remains unknown, and unfortunately, we are unable to provide an Estimated Time of Restoration (ETR).

We will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.

Incident Number: INC0078204[Metro Connect - PA]

IDENTIFIED about 1 month ago - at 03/12/2025 05:01PM

Dear Equinix Customer:
Our Dark fiber provider have identified a potential fibre break fault impacting multiple services. They have managed to pinpoint a possible break point.
The field engineering team has been engaged and is being dispatched to the suspected location to isolate and resolve the fault as quickly as possible.
ETR & ETA for the moment is not available.
We'll provide the next update in 60 minutes.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Incident Number: INC0078204[Metro Connect - PA]

IDENTIFIED about 1 month ago - at 03/12/2025 02:41PM

Equinix SMC has reported an optical protection switchover in Metro Connect platform.
The brief service interruption experienced is due to failover design.
Unprotected services will encounter an outage.
Equinix engineers are investigating the issue.
Incident Number: INC0078204[Metro Connect - PA]

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