AWS Direct Connect adds VIF Rate Limiters to manage network congestion
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AWS Direct Connect now supports Virtual Interface (VIF) Rate Limiters for dedicated connections. This feature allows users to set maximum bandwidth allocations for VIFs, preventing network congestion from traffic spikes and ensuring fair bandwidth distribution. The update benefits network engineers and architects managing Direct Connect deployments by providing better control and visibility through new CloudWatch metrics.
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https://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/whats-new/2026/06/aws-direct-connect-now-supports-vif-rate-limiters/