Express Connect outbound data transfer plan-Express Connect(Express Connect)-阿里云帮助中心

Express Connect outbound data transfer plans are prepaid packages that automatically offset your outbound data transfer fees after purchase.

Usage limits

Outbound data transfer plans are not enabled by default. To use this feature, contact your account manager to request permissions.
Outbound data transfer plans do not support unsubscription.

Purchase and deduction rules

Rule	Description
Purchase rules	A plan takes effect immediately after purchase and automatically applies to outbound data transfer in the covered regions. Each plan is valid for one year. Any unused data is cleared upon expiration. You can purchase multiple plans without a limit. If you have multiple plans, they are consumed chronologically by expiration date, with the one expiring soonest used first. Note If you purchase a plan smaller than 50 TB and your usage exceeds the plan's quota, a promotional discount may apply. Overage is eligible for this discount until your total usage reaches 50 TB. Any overage beyond the 50 TB threshold is billed at the standard rate. If you purchase a plan of 50 TB or larger, you are not eligible for this promotional offer.
Plan packages and sizes	Plan packages are available for the Chinese mainland, Asia Pacific, Indonesia, Europe & Americas, and the Middle East. Each package covers a different set of regions. For specific coverage, refer to the information in the console. Plan sizes: 1 TB, 10 TB, and 100 TB.

Specifications and pricing

The following table lists the available packages and prices for outbound data transfer plans.

Note

The prices in the following table are for reference only. The actual prices on the purchase page prevail.

Package	Applicable regions	1 TB price (CNY)	10 TB price (CNY)	100 TB price (CNY)
Chinese mainland	China (Hangzhou), China (Shanghai), China (Qingdao), China (Beijing), China (Zhangjiakou), China (Hohhot), China (Ulanqab), China (Shenzhen), China (Heyuan), China (Guangzhou), China (Chengdu), China (Wuhan - Local Region), China (Shenyang - Local Region), China (Nanjing - Local Region), China (Xi'an - Local Region)	81	800	7,940
Asia Pacific General	China (Hong Kong), China (Taiwan), Singapore, Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur), Japan (Tokyo), South Korea (Seoul), Philippines (Manila), Thailand (Bangkok)	268	2,642	26,222
Indonesia	Indonesia (Jakarta)	536	5,292	52,523
Europe & Americas General	US (Silicon Valley), US (Virginia), Germany (Frankfurt), UK (London)	131	1,289	12,793
Middle East	UAE (Dubai), SAU (Riyadh - Partner Region)	587	5,800	57,565

Purchase an outbound plan

Log on to the Express Connect console.
In the top navigation bar, select a region and then click Physical Connection in the left-side navigation pane.
In the Purchase Outbound Data Transfer Plan section, click Buy Now.

On the new page, set the following parameters and click Buy Now.Outbound Data Transfer Plan (Chinese mainland)

Parameter	Description
Quantity	The number of plans to purchase.
Size	Select the specification of the outbound data transfer plan. You can purchase the 1 TB, 10 TB, or 100 TB specification.
Validity Period	The plan validity period, currently fixed at 1 Year. The plan takes effect immediately after purchase and applies to outbound data transfer in the covered regions. Unused data is cleared upon expiration.
Available In	The regional package. Make sure the selected package covers the regions where you need to offset outbound data transfer fees.

On the Confirm Order page, review and accept the terms of service, and then click Pay Order to complete the payment.

View usage details

You can view plan details after you have purchased at least one plan.

Log on to the Express Connect console.
In the top navigation bar, select a region and then click Physical Connection in the left-side navigation pane.
In the Purchase Outbound Data Transfer Plan section, click View Details.
On the Manage Reserved Instances page, you can view a summary and the usage details of your outbound data transfer plans.
- Click the Instances tab to view information about your plans, such as the owner account, plan name, remaining quota, effective time, and expiration time.
  - In the upper-right corner of the plan list, click Customize Column Options to customize the information to be displayed.
  - In the upper-right corner of the plan list, click Export to export and download a report overview.
- Click the Usage Details tab to view the detailed usage of your plans.
  - You can filter the deduction details by selecting a Start Time and entering an Instance Name or Deducted Instance ID.
  - In the upper-right corner of the usage details list, click Customize Column Options to customize the information to be displayed.
  - In the upper-right corner of the usage details list, click Export to export and download the deduction details report.

Set usage alerts

Log on to the Express Connect console.
In the top navigation bar, select a region and then click Physical Connection in the left-side navigation pane.
In the Purchase Outbound Data Transfer Plan section, click View Details.
On the Manage Reserved Instances page, click Set Threshold Alert in the upper-right corner of the plan list to set a usage alert threshold and subscribe to notifications.
In the Set Threshold Alert dialog box, set the remaining quota threshold for the alert and then click OK.
Note
You can set the alert threshold based on your usage patterns. For example, you can configure an alert to be sent when 20% of the plan's data remains.
Parameters:
- Set Quota Alert: Enabling the Set Quota Alert switch also enables all resource pack alerts.
- Batch set remaining quota percentage: Select a remaining quota percentage to apply to all plans. You can select 5%, 10%, 20%, or 30%.
- Resource Plan Name: To set a different alert threshold for a specific plan, turn on the Threshold Alert switch for that plan and set its Remaining Quota Proportion. Valid values: 5%, 10%, 20%, and 30%.
In the top navigation bar, click the Message Center icon, hover over the icon, and then click Message Settings.
On the Common Settings page, select Notifications of Product Expiration, choose your preferred notification methods (such as Internal Message, Email, or SMS), and then click Add Message Recipient.
In the Modify Contact dialog box, select an existing contact, enter the required personal information, and then click Save.