This topic describes how to purchase Smart Access Gateway (SAG) devices. You can use SAG devices to connect your private networks to Alibaba Cloud. After you purchase an SAG device, the system automatically creates an SAG instance. You can use the SAG instance to manage the SAG device.

Background information

The method to purchase SAG devices varies based on the area where your private network is deployed.
  • In the Chinese mainland

    You can log on to the SAG console to purchase SAG devices and bandwidth resources.

    For more information, see the "procedure" section in this topic. After you place an order, it is shipped within two business days. You can view the shipping updates in the SAG console. For more information, see Step 8.

  • Outside the Chinese mainland
    1. You cannot purchase SAG devices in the SAG console in areas outside the Chinese mainland. To purchase SAG devices to be deployed outside the Chinese mainland, contact your account manager.
    2. After you purchase an SAG device, you can purchase bandwidth for the SAG device in the SAG console. For more information, see the "Procedure" section in this topic.

Procedure

  1. Log on to the SAG console.
  2. In the top navigation bar, select the region.
  3. On the Smart Access Gateway page, choose Purchase SAG > Create SAG (CPE).
  4. On the buy page, set the following parameters and click Buy Now.
    ParameterDescription
    SAG Device
    Area

    Select the area where you want to use the SAG device.

    Note If the area that you want to select is not listed on the buy page, we recommend that you select the nearest area.

    For example, if you want to use SAG devices in Thailand that is not listed on the buy page, you can select China (Hong Kong).

    Device SpecSelect the model of the SAG device that you want to purchase.
    • SAG devices to be deployed in the Chinese mainland are available in the following models:
      • SAG-100WM: ideal for connecting small-scale networks, such as stores and small branch offices, to the Internet and Alibaba Cloud.
      • SAG-1000: ideal for connecting large-scale networks, such as large branch offices and data centers, to the Internet and Alibaba Cloud.

      For more information, see SAG-100WM device specifications and SAG-1000 device specifications.

    • Ignore this parameter if the SAG device is to be deployed outside the Chinese mainland.
    Existing SAG Devices?Select whether existing SAG devices are deployed.
    • The following options are available if the SAG device is deployed in the Chinese mainland:
      • No: No SAG device is deployed and you need to purchase one.
      • Yes: An SAG device is deployed and you do not need to purchase one.
    • If the area where the SAG device is used is outside the Chinese mainland, Yes is selected by default.
    EditionSelect the edition of the SAG device. The default value is Standard.
    QuantitySelect the number of SAG devices that you want to purchase.
    • The following options are supported if the SAG devices are to be deployed in the Chinese mainland:
      • 1: one SAG device.
      • 2: two SAG devices.

        If you purchase two SAG devices, they are automatically associated with the same SAG instance in active-standby mode.

    • Ignore this parameter if the SAG devices are to be deployed outside the Chinese mainland.
    Peak Bandwidth
    AreaSelect the area where you want to use the bandwidth resources. This area is the same as the Area specified for the SAG device.
    NameEnter a name for the SAG instance.

    The name must be 2 to 128 characters in length, and can contain letters, digits, periods (.), hyphens (-), and underscores (_). It must start with a letter.

    Maximum BandwidthSelect the maximum bandwidth that the SAG device can reach. Unit: Mbit/s.
    Subscription DurationSelect a subscription duration.
  5. On the Confirm Order page, confirm the information and click Confirm Purchase.
  6. In the Shipping Address dialog box, enter the recipient address and click Buy Now.
    Note
    • If the SAG device is deployed in the Chinese mainland, the recipient address must also be in the Chinese mainland.
    • If the SAG device is deployed outside the Chinese mainland, you must enter a recipient address but it is required only for the next step.
  7. On the Purchase page, select a payment method and complete the payment.
  8. You can check whether the order has been placed on the Smart Access Gateway page. SAG devices will be shipped within two business days after you place the order. To check the shipping updates, perform the following steps:
    1. On the Smart Access Gateway page, find the SAG instance.
    2. Choose ellipsis-vView Shipping Update in the Actions column.
    3. In the Order Updates panel, view the shipping updates.

What to do next

After you receive the SAG device, You must manually associate the SAG device with an SAG instance and activate the SAG device.
  • The SAG device is deployed in the Chinese mainland:

    The SAG device is automatically associated with the SAG instance. The SAG device starts working after activation.

  • The SAG device is deployed outside the Chinese mainland:

    You must manually associate the SAG device with the SAG instance, and then activate the SAG device.

For more information, see the following topics: