Equinix Launches ita First Facility in Chennai, India

Equinix has launched its first data center in Chennai, India. Located in Siruseri, Tamil Nadu, on a nearly six-acre plot, the facility will be connected to Equinix's Mumbai campus, featuring three data centers.  The $69 million CN1 provides 800 cabinets of capacity in its first phase, but the facility is expected to eventually support 4,250 cabinets with further investment.

"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 digitalization journey," said Manoj Paul, managing director of India, Equinix.

"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."