AWS Direct Connect now supports VIF Rate Limiters to help prevent network congestion
AWS Direct Connect ยท 2026-06-01
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Technical Details
| Regions | all commercial and China partitions |
|---|---|
| Cost Impact | Neutral |
| IaC Impact | High |
What This Means
For DevOps Teams
Configure VIF Rate Limiters on dedicated Direct Connect connections to manage bandwidth more effectively, preventing unexpected traffic spikes from impacting other VIFs and ensuring consistent network performance.
For Platform Teams
Adopt VIF Rate Limiters to provide better control over bandwidth allocation on Direct Connect, reducing the risk of network congestion and improving the overall stability of network traffic.
For Executives
Evaluate implementing VIF Rate Limiters to prevent network congestion and ensure optimal bandwidth allocation, thereby enhancing the reliability and performance of critical workloads on AWS Direct Connect.