# AWS Direct Connect Bandwidth Calculator AI Agent Connect

> Calculate AWS Direct Connect connection counts, redundancy requirements, and architectural limits.

## Overview
- **Category:** infrastructure
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_KFPkVNR5KlelNL5YhddqYXOlqN8A0211R9mHvWVs/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** aws, direct-connect, bandwidth, networking, cloud-architecture

## Description

This MCP server provides deterministic calculations for AWS Direct Connect (DX) planning. It determines the exact number of connections required based on your traffic needs, redundancy models (1:1 or N:1), and connection speeds. Use `calculate_connection_requirements` to find the necessary connection count and `validate_architectural_limits` to ensure your plan adheres to AWS constraints like regional capacity, location limits, and VIF restrictions.

## Tools

### calculate_connection_requirements
Determines the core physical connection count and capacity validation

### get_mtu_configuration
Provides the MTU settings based on the connection type

### validate_architectural_limits
Checks if the requested connection plan violates AWS physical and logical constraints

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
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I need 10 Gbps of bandwidth across 2 regions with 1:1 redundancy using 10 Gbps connections. How many connections do I need?
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**Response:** 
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You will need 2 connections total (1 per region) for the base requirement, which doubles to 4 connections total to satisfy the 1:1 redundancy model.
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**Prompt:** 
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What is the MTU setting if I enable jumbo frames?
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**Response:** 
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With jumbo frames enabled, the MTU is set to 8500 bytes.
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**Prompt:** 
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Check if my plan of 20 connections for 1 Gbps links in 1 region violates AWS limits.
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**Response:** 
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Yes, this plan violates the location limit, as a single location is capped at 4 connections for 1 Gbps links.
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## Frequently Asked Questions

**How do I calculate the number of connections needed for my traffic?**
You can use the `calculate_connection_requirements` tool. Provide your required traffic in Gbps, the number of regions, your redundancy model, and the connection speed to get a precise connection plan.

**Can this tool check if I am exceeding AWS limits?**
Yes. The `validate_architectural_limits` tool checks your plan against AWS constraints, including regional limits, location capacity, and VIF limits.

**What is the difference between 1:1 and N:1 redundancy in the calculator?**
1:1 redundancy doubles your connection count to ensure every active link has a standby. N:1 redundancy uses the base connection count required to meet your traffic threshold.