Data Center Strategy & Colocation

Hello Equinix Community, Apologies in advance if this is a repeated question but my search didn't find any relevant topics. We have upgrade planned for our router in Chicago which is connected to Equinix IX. What is the best method of informing IX participants about the maintenance activity? We have a lot of peers on the IX so informing them individually will be very cumbersome.Thanks

Just read the latest Equinix blog post on powering a sustainable future! 🌱💡 Great insights into energy innovation for the digital era. Check it out here: https://blog.equinix.com/blog/2025/04/29/powering-a-sustainable-future-energy-innovation-for-the-digital-era/?country_selector=Global%20(EN) 

They say you never forget your first data center migration - probably because it's like herding cats during a fire drill.  I'm curious - what went sideways, what saved the day, and what would you never do again?  Let's hear all the chaos, drama, or pizza-fueled heroics! 🍕🎖️  

How is everyone thinking about data center densities when deploying with Equinix? Showing up with a gear spec and letting EQIX figure it out OR coming prepared with an understanding of your density requirement? 

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I'd like to connect my own fiber network to and Equinix IBX, can I pull my own fiber into the IBX?

The annual Global Interconnection Index (GXI) is a crystal ball into the future of the digital economy, full of predictions and insights that redefine how we connect and thrive in a digital world.📈 Bandwidth Growth: Watch as interconnection bandwidth skyrockets at a 34% five-year CAGR, hitting a mind-blowing 33,578 Tbps. ☁️ Multicloud Mastery: By 2025, 85% of global companies will have embraced multicloud strategies across numerous regions. It's the era of cloud without borders, enhancing flexibility and operational resilience.

Discover how sustainability and technology intersects with our 20-minute Tech Talk on October 26th.   In my upcoming Tech Talk, I’ll be joined by Sarwar Khan, Sustainability Lead at BT; Sarwar has 12 years’ experience in developing decarbonization strategies, products and propositions spanning across the telecoms, IT, and energy industries, working for both large corporates and start-ups. Get ready to learn more about: How BT’s Digital Carbon Calculator provides a unique view into which network assets to optimize for sustainability The benefits of combining carbon footprint data and IT services lifecycle management to gain network efficiencies How BT’s global

Can I use liquid cooling in my cage at an Equinix IBX?

Spoiler (Highlight to read)  I need shipment/receiving guidelines for the Ashburn, VA location. Is there a pallet jack onsite for receiving? Can the receiving deck accommodate Sprinter Vans (variable height loading deck)?

Can I deploy my own CCTV security equipment or biometric reader inside an Equinix IBX?

Hi Equinix-team, in the beginning of DC-FR8 a terminal console (monitor, keyboard, mouse) was available in every floor. Now it is really difficult to find one. How is it possible to be sure to get a terminal console when needed. I see that in cage FR8:03:301081 is such a terminal console permanent . Maybe they reserved it for a longer time. Is that possible? Thanks M. Fries

Is there a way to limit a user to only be allowed to deploy servers in a specific metro? For example a user can only ever deploy in Singapore Metro?  

Can I connect to multiple cloud providers within an Equinix data center?

Where can I find more information about visiting an Equinix datacenter/IBX?  

I keep hearing about accessing things in "ECP". What is ECP?

Hello!We have noticed that the power feed to our cage is L5-30. Can we use a L5-30 to L6-30 adapter to interface with the PDA that we plan to install in our co-location cage?Thank you.

Based on Cisco's direction, Equinix will end sales for any new Cisco CSR1000v (including both Equinix-Configured as well as Self-Configured device type) from the Network Edge marketplace. For existing Equinix-Configured Cisco CSR1000v customers, devices will be End-of-Sale at the end of February 2023.  All new customers are advised to consider the Cisco Catalyst 8000v router, which is recommended by Cisco. Additionally, with the end of sale announcement of the Cisco CSR1000v by Cisco, Equinix will be providing a tool to migrate existing Network Edge CSR1000v Self-Configured BYOL customers to Cisco Catalyst 8000v BYOL. This guided flow from the Fabric portal helps customers migrate their existing CSR1000v and associated connections. For more information, please refer to the 

Hi Community, I just finished reviewing the official announcement and wanted to share my highlights TLDR IT equipment within data centers, including routers, servers and storage arrays, emit high levels of heat that requires data centers to be fitted with robust cooling systems to remove that heat "Most datacenters operate within restrictive temperature and humidity bands, resulting in environments that are unnecessarily cooler than required," said Rob Brothers, Program Vice President, Datacenter Services, IDC "Optimizing data center temperatures results in more efficient operations, benefitting businesses and the planet..." - Sue Preston, vice president and general manager, Advisory and Professional Services, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE). As a part of this new efficiency initi

Community, I'm excited to share the news that we are expanding into Malaysia! We look forward to providing opportunities to Malaysian businesses to expand internationally and for multinational corporations pursing growth and innovation in the Malaysian market. Read the full press release

A few points that stood out to me in the What Is a Data Center? What Are Different Types of Data Centers? blog Are data centers expanding, modernizing or shrinking? According to a recent Network World article, “Companies might not be physically building brand new, centralized data centers, but they are modernizing their existing data center facilities and expanding their data center footprint to edge locations.” According to a 2022 study, more than half (51%) of IT professionals said they were planning to close all of their on-premises data centers in the next 24 months. The sixth annual Global Interconnection Index (GXI) 2023, a market study published by Equinix, predicts that: “By 2026, 80% of G2000 companies will be digital leaders, interconnecting with 4+ h

Hey Community, Just wanted to share this here incase you missed the email and have a presence in FR2 Metered Power Invoice Enhancements We're pleased to announce automation enhancements to our power data collection and billing

In case you missed it.   Completed: Upgrade for LD11x Data Center We'd like to inform you that the LD11x Building Management System (BMS) upgrade is complete. If you have questions, refer to our 

Check out the latest video from Krishna Lingampalli, Product Manager at Equinix on how to order Secure Cabinet Express

Visiting a data center and using an Android device? Save Your IBX Access Security Profile QR Code to Google Pay The IBX Access transformation team is excited to announce you now have the option to save a security profile QR code to Google Pay, beginning August 8