Equinix, an American multinational providing internet services, has launched its first International Business Exchange (IBX) data centre in Chennai, India, expanding its footprint in the region.
The new facility, CN1, is located in Siruseri, Tamil Nadu, and is interconnected with Equinix’s Mumbai campus, which includes three IBX data centres.
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The CN1 facility is strategically situated on a nearly six-acre plot in the State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu (SIPCOT) land in Siruseri, about 28km from Chennai’s Central Business District.
Its location near anticipated submarine cable landing sites enhances connectivity potential.
The CN1 data centre begins with an initial capacity of 800 cabinets, with plans to expand to 4,250 cabinets.
It is engineered for 99.999% uptime and offers Equinix interconnection services, such as Equinix Fabric, which supports hybrid multicloud environments. This infrastructure is crucial for businesses utilising AI and other advanced technologies.
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By GlobalDataEquinix collaborates with more than 300 companies in India, including network service providers and internet exchanges.
Its Mumbai campus provides a cloud ecosystem with access to major cloud service providers like Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, and Oracle Cloud.
CN1 enables businesses in Chennai to connect seamlessly with this ecosystem.
Equinix India managing director Manoj Paul said: “We are delighted to announce the launch of our high-performance IBX data center, CN1, in Chennai, marking Equinix’s expansion in India and a pivotal step in advancing the nation’s digitalisation journey.
“Our success in building the most interconnected ecosystem for cloud, carrier, content and enterprises in Mumbai will now be extended to customers in Tamil Nadu.
“This milestone highlights our commitment to empowering India’s position as a global technology hub while ensuring sustainability and innovation remain at the core of our operations.”
Globally, Equinix operates more than 270 data centres across 77 markets in 36 countries, serving more than 10,000 customers.
In the Asia-Pacific region, it manages more than 60 data centres in key metropolitan areas, offering interconnection and digital infrastructure solutions. In 2024, Equinix achieved 96% renewables coverage across its global operations, including India.
