Network & Connectivity
Network infrastructure, bandwidth options, DDoS protection, and IP allocation at HUC Bangalore datacenter.
Network & Connectivity
HUC operates a carrier-neutral network infrastructure in our Bangalore datacenter. Our network is designed for low latency, high throughput, and resilience, with multiple upstream providers, redundant core routing, and advanced DDoS mitigation.
Network Infrastructure Overview
Core Architecture
- Redundant core routers: Dual Juniper MX-series routers in active-active configuration
- Aggregation layer: Juniper EX-series switches with redundant uplinks
- Top-of-rack: 10 Gbps / 25 Gbps access switches with 100 Gbps uplinks
- Interconnects: Multiple 100 Gbps upstream connections
- Design: Fully redundant leaf-spine topology with no single point of failure
Route Optimization
- BGP-based multi-homing across all upstream providers
- Automatic failover to alternate paths on link failure
- Latency-optimized routing to major Indian and international destinations
- Anycast DNS for improved global resolution performance
Bandwidth Options
Metered Bandwidth
Pay for a fixed monthly transfer quota on a port of your chosen speed.
| Port Speed | Included Transfer | Overage Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 100 Mbps | 5 TB/month | Contact sales |
| 1 Gbps | 10 TB/month | Contact sales |
| 10 Gbps | 50 TB/month | Contact sales |
Unmetered Bandwidth
Flat-rate pricing for a committed port speed with no transfer caps.
| Committed Speed | Burst |
|---|---|
| 100 Mbps | Up to 200 Mbps |
| 250 Mbps | Up to 500 Mbps |
| 500 Mbps | Up to 1 Gbps |
| 1 Gbps | Up to 2 Gbps |
Dedicated Bandwidth
For high-volume or latency-sensitive applications, dedicated bandwidth provides a guaranteed minimum throughput.
- Available in 1 Gbps, 10 Gbps, and 100 Gbps increments
- Committed Information Rate (CIR) guaranteed
- Custom SLA with latency and jitter commitments
- Contact sales for pricing
All bandwidth is symmetric (equal upload and download speeds). Domestic (Indian) and international traffic are not metered separately.
DDoS Protection
Standard Protection (Included)
All HUC services include baseline DDoS protection at no additional cost:
- Layer 3/4 mitigation: Up to 10 Gbps of volumetric attack mitigation
- Always-on: Traffic is continuously monitored; mitigation activates automatically
- Protocols: Protects against SYN floods, UDP floods, ICMP floods, and amplification attacks
Advanced Protection (Add-On)
For applications requiring stronger protection:
| Feature | Standard | Advanced |
|---|---|---|
| L3/L4 mitigation capacity | 10 Gbps | 1+ Tbps (scrubbing center) |
| L7 mitigation | Not included | Application-layer filtering |
| Time to mitigate | < 60 seconds | < 10 seconds |
| Reporting | Basic alerts | Detailed analytics dashboard |
| Custom rules | Not available | Custom mitigation profiles |
| GRE tunneling | Not available | Available for off-ramp scrubbing |
If your application is a frequent target of DDoS attacks (e.g., gaming, financial services, political content), we strongly recommend the Advanced DDoS Protection add-on.
IP Address Allocation
IPv4
| Allocation | Included With | Additional Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 1 IPv4 address | All servers | Included |
| /29 (5 usable) | On request | Monthly fee per IP |
| /28 (13 usable) | On request | Monthly fee per IP |
| /27 (29 usable) | On request | Monthly fee per IP |
| /24 (253 usable) | On request | Custom pricing |
IPv4 allocations larger than /29 require technical justification per APNIC policy. Provide a brief description of how each IP will be used when submitting your request.
IPv6
- /64 block included with every server at no additional cost
- /48 block available on request for larger deployments
- Fully dual-stack network — IPv4 and IPv6 operate in parallel
Peering Partners
HUC maintains direct peering and transit relationships with major domestic and international networks:
Domestic (India)
- Tata Communications
- Airtel (Bharti)
- Reliance Jio
- BSNL
- Vodafone Idea
- Sify Technologies
- NIXI (National Internet Exchange of India) — Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Bangalore peering points
International
- Cogent Communications
- Hurricane Electric
- Lumen Technologies
- GTT Communications
- RETN
Content Delivery & Cloud
- Google (via peering)
- Cloudflare (via peering)
- Akamai (via peering)
- Amazon CloudFront (via peering)
- Microsoft Azure (via peering)
Latency Benchmarks
Typical round-trip latency from HUC Bangalore to major destinations:
| Destination | Latency (RTT) |
|---|---|
| Mumbai | 5–8 ms |
| Chennai | 3–5 ms |
| Hyderabad | 4–6 ms |
| Delhi | 25–35 ms |
| Singapore | 30–40 ms |
| Hong Kong | 55–70 ms |
| Frankfurt | 120–140 ms |
| London | 130–150 ms |
| New York | 180–200 ms |
| Los Angeles | 200–220 ms |
Looking Glass & Network Tools
HUC provides a public looking glass for testing network connectivity and routing:
Looking Glass
Access our looking glass at lg.hostupcloud.com to run:
- Ping — Test latency to HUC network from various locations
- Traceroute — View the network path to HUC
- BGP route — Check BGP routing table entries
Speed Test
Test your download and upload speed to HUC Bangalore:
# Test files (HTTP)
https://lg.hostupcloud.com/100MB.test
https://lg.hostupcloud.com/1GB.testNetwork Status
Check real-time network status and any ongoing incidents at status.hostupcloud.com.
Private Networking
Private VLAN
Servers within the HUC facility can communicate over a private VLAN at no additional bandwidth cost:
- Layer 2 isolation between your servers
- Full line-rate communication (1 Gbps or 10 Gbps depending on server)
- No bandwidth metering on private traffic
- Available across all server types (dedicated, bare metal, colocation)
VPN Connectivity
Connect your office or remote infrastructure to your HUC servers via:
- IPSec VPN — Site-to-site VPN between your network and HUC
- WireGuard — Lightweight VPN for point-to-point connections
- MPLS — Dedicated MPLS circuit for enterprise customers (via carrier partners)
Next Steps
- Review DDoS protection and network security details
- Request additional IP addresses via a support ticket
- Contact sales@hostupcloud.com for dedicated bandwidth pricing