The following tables list API operations available for use in Express Connect.

Connections over Express Connect circuits

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Basic featureListGeographicSubRegionsQueries the list of available regions. N/A
Dedicated connections
Create a dedicated connection over an Express Connect circuitDescribeAccessPointsQueries the access points of Express Connect circuits in a specified region. Connect to Alibaba Cloud through a dedicated Express Connect circuit
OpenPhysicalConnectionServiceEnables outbound data transfer billing for an Express Connect circuit.
GetPhysicalConnectionServiceStatusQueries the status of outbound data transfer billing for the current account.
CreatePhysicalConnectionApplies for an Express Connect circuit.
CreatePhysicalConnectionSetupOrderCreates an order for the initial installation of an Express Connect circuit.
ApplyPhysicalConnectionLOAApplies for a Letter of Authorization (LOA) for an Express Connect circuit.
DescribePhysicalConnectionLOAQueries the LOA information about an Express Connect circuit.
CompletePhysicalConnectionLOAGenerates a report for an installed Express Connect circuit.
CreatePhysicalConnectionOccupancyOrderCreates an order for resource usage.
ConfirmPhysicalConnectionConfirms an Express Connect circuit. After you confirm an Express Connect circuit, the state of the Express Connect circuit changes to Confirmed.
EnablePhysicalConnectionEnables an Express Connect circuit that is in the Confirmed state. After you enable an Express Connect circuit, the state of the Express Connect circuit changes to Enabled.
ListBusinessAccessPointsQueries the access points of an Express Connect circuit. N/A
Manage a dedicated connectionDescribePhysicalConnectionsQueries Express Connect circuits and hosted connections over the Express Connect circuits in a specified region. More
ModifyPhysicalConnectionAttributeModifies the configuration of an Express Connect circuit.
CancelPhysicalConnectionCancels the application for an Express Connect circuit before the Express Connect circuit is enabled. After you cancel the application, the state of the Express Connect circuit changes to Canceled.
TerminatePhysicalConnectionDisables a connection over an Express Connect circuit after the Express Connect circuit is enabled.
RecoverPhysicalConnectionEnables a connection over an Express Connect circuit.
DeletePhysicalConnectionDeletes a connection over an Express Connect circuit.
Hosted connections
Create a hosted connection (Express Connect partner)CreateVirtualPhysicalConnectionCreates a hosted connection for a tenant. This operation is performed by the Express Connect partner.
OpenPhysicalConnectionServiceEnables outbound data transfer billing. This operation is performed by the tenant.
GetPhysicalConnectionServiceStatusQueries the status of outbound data transfer billing for the current Alibaba Cloud account. This operation is performed by the tenant.
CreatePhysicalConnectionOccupancyOrderCreates an order for resource usage. This operation is performed by the tenant.
ConfirmPhysicalConnectionConfirms an Express Connect circuit. This operation is performed by the tenant. After an Express Connect circuit is confirmed, the state of the Express Connect circuit changes to Confirmed.
Add a shared port for an existing hosted connection (Express Connect partner)CreateVpconnFromVbrAdds a shared port for an existing hosted connection. This operation is performed by the Express Connect partner.
OpenPhysicalConnectionServiceEnables outbound data transfer billing. This operation is performed by the tenant.
GetPhysicalConnectionServiceStatusQueries the status of outbound data transfer billing for the current Alibaba Cloud account. This operation is performed by the tenant.
CreatePhysicalConnectionOccupancyOrder
  • Creates an order for resource usage. This operation is performed by the Express Connect partner if the Express Connect partner is specified as the payer.
  • Creates an order for resource usage. This operation is performed by the tenant if the tenant is specified as the payer.
ConfirmPhysicalConnectionConfirms an Express Connect circuit. This operation is performed by the tenant. After an Express Connect circuit is confirmed, the state of the Express Connect circuit changes to Confirmed.
AttachVbrToVpconnAssociates a virtual border router (VBR) with a hosted connection. This operation is performed by the Express Connect partner.
Manage hosted connectionsListVirtualPhysicalConnectionsQueries information about hosted connections. N/A
UpdateVirtualPhysicalConnectionUpdateVirtualPhysicalConnection modifies the estimated bandwidth of a hosted connection. This operation is performed by the Express Connect partner. The Express Connect partner can call the DescribePhysicalConnections or ListVirtualPhysicalConnections operation to query the estimated bandwidth of a hosted connection. The new bandwidth takes effect after the payment is completed. N/A
TerminatePhysicalConnectionDisables a hosted connection over an Express Connect circuit after the Express Connect circuit is enabled. Disable an instance
RecoverPhysicalConnectionEnables a connection over an Express Connect circuit. N/A
DeletePhysicalConnectionDeletes a hosted connection. Delete a shared port

VBR

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Configure VBRs
CreateVirtualBorderRouterCreates a VBR. Create a VBR
DescribeVirtualBorderRoutersQueries VBRs. N/A
DescribeVirtualBorderRoutersForPhysicalConnectionQueries VBRs that are associated with a specified Express Connect circuit. This operation queries VBRs that are created by the owner of the Express Connect circuit and by other Alibaba Cloud accounts. N/A
ModifyVirtualBorderRouterAttributeModifies the configuration of a VBR. Change the bandwidth of a VBR
UpdateVirtualBorderBandwidthModifies the maximum bandwidth of a VBR. Change the bandwidth of a VBR
DeleteVirtualBorderRouterDeletes a VBR. Delete a VBR
Associate VBRs with Express Connect circuits
AssociatePhysicalConnectionToVirtualBorderRouterAssociates a VBR with an Express Connect circuit. N/A
UnassociatePhysicalConnectionFromVirtualBorderRouterDisassociates a VBR from an Express Connect circuit. N/A
Disable VBRs
TerminateVirtualBorderRouterDisables a VBR. N/A
RecoverVirtualBorderRouterEnables a disabled VBR. N/A
Configure VBR failover groups
CreateVbrHaCreates a VBR failover group. Configure a failover group
DescribeVbrHaQueries VBR failover groups. N/A
DeleteVbrHaDeletes a VBR failover group. N/A
Configure route prefixes
UpdateVbrAllowPrefixesUpdates route prefixes. Add and manage route prefixes
DescribeVbrAllowPrefixesQueries the route prefixes of a virtual border router (VBR) that are in the Active, Creating, and Deleting states.
DescribeVbrAllowPrefixesHistoryQueries the route prefixes of a virtual border router (VBR) that were referenced.
Configure VBR routes
CreateRouteEntryAdds a custom route to the route table of a vRouter or a VBR. Add a custom route
DescribeRouteEntryListQueries routes in a route table. N/A
DeleteRouteEntryDeletes a custom route from a route table. Delete a custom route
ModifyRouteEntryModifies the name and description of a custom route. N/A

BGP

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Configure BGP groups
CreateBgpGroupCreates a Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) group for a specified VBR. Create a BGP group
DescribeBgpGroupsQueries BGP groups in a specified region. N/A
ModifyBgpGroupAttributeModifies the configuration of a BGP group. N/A
DeleteBgpGroupDeletes a specified BGP group. N/A
Configure BGP peers
CreateBgpPeerAdds a BGP peer to a BGP group. Create a BGP peer
DescribeBgpPeersQueries BGP peers in a specified region.
ModifyBgpPeerAttributeModifies the configuration of a BGP peer. N/A
DeleteBgpPeerDeletes a specified BGP peer. N/A
Configure BGP networks
AddBgpNetworkAdvertises a BGP network. Advertise a BGP network
DescribeBgpNetworksQueries advertised BGP networks. N/A
DeleteBgpNetworkDeletes an advertised BGP network. N/A

Router interfaces

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CreateRouterInterfaceCreates a router interface.
DescribeRouterInterfaceAttributeQueries the configuration of a specified router interface.
DescribeRouterInterfacesQueries router interfaces in a specified region.
ConnectRouterInterfaceInitiates a connection from the router interface of an initiator to the router interface of an acceptor.
ActivateRouterInterfaceEnables a router interface that is in the Inactive state.
ModifyRouterInterfaceSpecModifies the specification of a router interface.
ModifyRouterInterfaceAttributeModifies the configuration of a router interface.
DeactivateRouterInterfaceDisables a router interface.
DeleteRouterInterfaceDeletes a router interface.

Tags

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UntagResourcesForExpressConnectRemoves tags from one or more Express Connect circuits.
ListTagResourcesForExpressConnectQueries tags that are added to an Express Connect circuit.
TagResourcesForExpressConnectCreates tags and adds the tags to one or more Express Connect circuits.
DescribeTagKeysForExpressConnectQueries the tags of an Express Connect circuit.

Resource groups

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ChangeResourceGroupMoves an Express Connect circuit to a new resource group.