
    AWS Direct Connect now supports 4-byte Autonomous System numbers for virtual interfaces, expanding network addressing capabilities from 65,536 to over 4.2 billion possible AS numbers across all global regions.


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AWS Direct Connect now supports 4-byte Autonomous System (AS) numbers for virtual interfaces, expanding networking capabilities for customers.
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<li>Increases AS number range from 65,536 to 4,294,967,294 possible numbers</li>
<li>Supports complex, multi-tenant network topologies</li>
<li>Enables consistent AS numbering across entire network infrastructures</li>
<li>Complies with RFC 6793 standards</li>
<li>Available globally across all AWS regions and virtual interface types</li>
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This enhancement provides more flexibility for network architects by dramatically expanding the available AS number space for Direct Connect virtual interfaces.
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AWS Direct Connect support for 4-byte Autonomous System numbers for Virtual interfaces

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