Understanding the Impact of Scheduled Maintenance

Oct 13, 2025 by pinkandtrash.com 23 views

CloudFlare FRA (Frankfurt) Scheduled Maintenance on 2025-03-19: What You Need to Know

Scheduled Maintenance in FRA (Frankfurt) Datacenter

THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Mar 19, 00:00 - 07:00 UTC

As part of our ongoing efforts to improve and maintain the reliability and performance of our services, CloudFlare will be performing scheduled maintenance in the FRA (Frankfurt) datacenter on 2025-03-19 between 00:00 and 07:00 UTC. This maintenance window is crucial for ensuring the continued delivery of high-quality services to our customers.

Understanding the Impact of Scheduled Maintenance

During this maintenance window, traffic might be re-routed from the FRA (Frankfurt) datacenter, which could lead to a slight increase in latency for end-users in the affected region. This is a normal occurrence during scheduled maintenance and is not a cause for concern. However, it is essential to be aware of this possibility to plan accordingly.

Network Interface Unavailability for PNI/CNI Customers

For PNI (Private Network Interface) and CNI (Cloud Network Interface) customers connecting with CloudFlare in the FRA (Frankfurt) location, it is crucial to expect traffic to fail over to alternative locations during this maintenance window. Network interfaces in the FRA (Frankfurt) datacenter may become temporarily unavailable, which could impact connectivity.

Staying Informed with Cloudflare Dashboard

To stay up-to-date with the latest information and notifications regarding scheduled maintenance and other events, we recommend subscribing to notifications via the Cloudflare dashboard. This will enable you to receive updates directly via email, PagerDuty, and webhooks (based on your plan). For more information on how to subscribe to notifications, please visit the Cloudflare Status page: https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.

Incident Details

For more information on this scheduled maintenance event, please visit the Cloudflare Status page: https://www.cloudflarestatus.com/incidents/6vvxbqwpn2c1

Conclusion

The scheduled maintenance in the FRA (Frankfurt) datacenter on 2025-03-19 between 00:00 and 07:00 UTC is an essential step in ensuring the continued delivery of high-quality services to our customers. While there may be a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window, it is essential to be aware of this possibility and plan accordingly. By staying informed and subscribing to notifications via the Cloudflare dashboard, you can stay up-to-date with the latest information and ensure minimal disruption to your services.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scheduled maintenance window for the FRA (Frankfurt) datacenter? The scheduled maintenance window for the FRA (Frankfurt) datacenter is 2025-03-19 between 00:00 and 07:00 UTC.
Will there be any impact on latency during the scheduled maintenance window? Yes, there may be a slight increase in latency during the scheduled maintenance window due to traffic being re-routed from the FRA (Frankfurt) datacenter.
Will network interfaces in the FRA (Frankfurt) datacenter be unavailable during the scheduled maintenance window? Yes, network interfaces in the FRA (Frankfurt) datacenter may become temporarily unavailable during the scheduled maintenance window.
How can I stay informed about scheduled maintenance and other events? You can subscribe to notifications via the Cloudflare dashboard to receive updates directly via email, PagerDuty, and webhooks (based on your plan).

Additional Resources

Cloudflare Status: https://www.cloudflarestatus.com/
Cloudflare Notifications: https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status
Cloudflare Dashboard: https://dash.cloudflare.com/
CloudFlare FRA (Frankfurt) Scheduled Maintenance Q&A

Understanding the Scheduled Maintenance in FRA (Frankfurt) Datacenter

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the scheduled maintenance window for the FRA (Frankfurt) datacenter?

A: The scheduled maintenance window for the FRA (Frankfurt) datacenter is 2025-03-19 between 00:00 and 07:00 UTC.

Q: Will there be any impact on latency during the scheduled maintenance window?

A: Yes, there may be a slight increase in latency during the scheduled maintenance window due to traffic being re-routed from the FRA (Frankfurt) datacenter.

Q: Will network interfaces in the FRA (Frankfurt) datacenter be unavailable during the scheduled maintenance window?

A: Yes, network interfaces in the FRA (Frankfurt) datacenter may become temporarily unavailable during the scheduled maintenance window.

Q: How can I stay informed about scheduled maintenance and other events?

A: You can subscribe to notifications via the Cloudflare dashboard to receive updates directly via email, PagerDuty, and webhooks (based on your plan).

Q: What should I do if I experience issues during the scheduled maintenance window?

A: If you experience issues during the scheduled maintenance window, please contact our support team for assistance. We will do our best to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.

Q: Will my services be affected during the scheduled maintenance window?

A: Yes, your services may be affected during the scheduled maintenance window due to the re-routing of traffic and temporary unavailability of network interfaces in the FRA (Frankfurt) datacenter.

Q: Can I opt out of the scheduled maintenance window?

A: No, the scheduled maintenance window is a necessary step in ensuring the continued delivery of high-quality services to our customers. We recommend that you plan accordingly and take necessary precautions to minimize any potential impact.

Q: How can I prepare for the scheduled maintenance window?

A: We recommend that you:

Plan for potential latency and connectivity issues during the scheduled maintenance window
Ensure that your services are configured to fail over to alternative locations
Monitor your services closely during the scheduled maintenance window
Contact our support team if you experience any issues

Additional Resources

Cloudflare Status: https://www.cloudflarestatus.com/
Cloudflare Notifications: https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status
Cloudflare Dashboard: https://dash.cloudflare.com/

Conclusion

The scheduled maintenance in the FRA (Frankfurt) datacenter on 2025-03-19 between 00:00 and 07:00 UTC is an essential step in ensuring the continued delivery of high-quality services to our customers. We recommend that you plan accordingly and take necessary precautions to minimize any potential impact. If you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact our support team.

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Contact Us

If you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact our support team. We are here to help and will do our best to resolve any issues as quickly as possible.

Email: support@cloudflare.com Phone: +1 (855) 813-3385 Chat: https://dash.cloudflare.com/chat