Alibaba Cloud · Networking

Smart Access Gateway (SAG)

Smart Access Gateway handles the physical and logical plumbing required to bridge on-premises enterprise networks with Alibaba Cloud infrastructure. It acts as the dedicated conduit for hybrid connectivity, ensuring that local data centers and branch offices can securely communicate with cloud resources without relying on public internet exposure or complex manual routing configurations.

This setup suits organizations already committed to the Alibaba Cloud ecosystem that need reliable hybrid links. The main friction point is the lack of a free tier, meaning every deployment incurs immediate costs under the strict pay-as-you-go model. Teams must budget for these ongoing expenses from day one, as there is no trial period or zero-cost entry point to test the gateway’s performance before committing to production traffic.

• Free tier No
• Pricing Pay as you go
• Regions 8 · 4 continents
• SLA uptime 99.99%
• Compliance 10 certifications
• Provider health A