F5 Distributed Cloud Network Connect
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What is F5 Distributed Cloud Network Connect
F5 Distributed Cloud Network Connect is a cloud-managed networking service used to connect and route traffic between on-premises data centers, public cloud environments, and edge sites. It targets network and platform teams that need consistent connectivity and segmentation across multiple environments without building a full self-managed backbone. The service integrates with the broader F5 Distributed Cloud platform and is typically deployed as software/virtual nodes or cloud-based components managed from a centralized console.
Multi-environment connectivity options
The product is designed to connect sites across on-premises, public cloud, and edge locations under a single control plane. This supports common hybrid and multi-cloud network patterns such as site-to-site connectivity and segmented application networks. It fits organizations that need networking consistency across environments rather than a hosting-centric workflow.
Centralized policy and visibility
Network configuration and operational visibility are managed centrally, which can reduce the need to configure each site independently. This approach helps standardize segmentation and routing policies across many locations. It aligns with enterprise network operations needs more than the server and domain management focus typical of web hosting platforms.
Integrates with F5 platform services
Network Connect is part of the F5 Distributed Cloud portfolio and is commonly used alongside adjacent application delivery and security capabilities from the same platform. This can simplify procurement and operations when teams want networking and application-layer controls under one vendor. It is a better fit for enterprise networking programs than for standalone VPS or shared hosting use cases.
Not a hosting or VPS service
Despite overlapping category labels, the product does not primarily provide compute instances, web hosting, or domain management. Organizations seeking a turnkey VPS or managed hosting experience typically need separate infrastructure and control panels. As a result, it may not replace tools oriented around website provisioning and hosting administration.
Enterprise deployment complexity
Implementing cross-site connectivity generally requires network design decisions (segmentation, routing, IP planning) and coordination across teams. Deployments may involve installing and operating connectors/nodes in multiple environments. This can be heavier than simpler point solutions used for small-scale site connectivity.
Cost and licensing considerations
Pricing is typically aligned with enterprise networking and platform services rather than low-cost hosting plans. Total cost can increase with the number of sites, throughput requirements, and enabled platform capabilities. This may be a constraint for smaller organizations comparing against budget-oriented hosting providers.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Custom pricing — annual enterprise subscription (contact F5) | Basic multicloud networking and service-networking capabilities. Available as an annual enterprise subscription; contact F5 for quotes and procurement. |
| Advanced | Custom pricing — annual enterprise subscription (contact F5) | Adds advanced API security, behavioral bot mitigation, and Layer‑7 protections for stricter security requirements across distributed/cloud/edge sites. |
| Pay-as-you-go (AWS Marketplace) | Usage-based — billed via AWS Marketplace (no public per-unit rates on F5 site) | No-commitment PAYG consumption option for Distributed Cloud Services (including Network Connect); usage billed through AWS Marketplace. |
| Flexible Consumption / Enterprise (FCP-B or similar) | Custom pricing — committed multi-year enterprise agreements (contact F5 / partners) | Committed-spend program (multi-year minimum with minimum annual commitment) that yields preferred pricing and premium support; purchased via F5 partners or private offers in cloud marketplaces. |
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