Archive · 19 Sep 2025
Equinix Opens Chennai Data Center for Hybrid Cloud and AI
Equinix, a company providing data centers, has opened its first center in Chennai, India.
This new center cost $69 million and will offer services for businesses needing hybrid and multi-cloud platforms.
It starts with 800 cabinets and will expand to 4,250.
Equinix is planning to use renewable energy.
The company has invested $358 million in its Indian data centers, hosting over 300 companies.
Equinix opened its first data center in Chennai, CN1.
The initial investment was $69 million.
The data center has a capacity of 800 cabinets, expandable to 4,250.
The center provides interconnection services, including Equinix Fabric.
Equinix plans to use renewable energy sources for power in Chennai.
- Who
- Equinix
- What
- Opened its first data center in Chennai, CN1
- When
- September 19, 2025
- Where
- Chennai, India
- Why
- To support business digitization and AI development.
Industry Players
Equinix
National Data Center Policy
Industry Players
Prioritize a one-stop agency for approvals and various monetary incentives.
Equinix
Focus on faster and efficient deployment, high-quality, cost-efficient data centers for growth.
- Company
- Equinix
- Data Center Cost
- $69 million
- Location
- Chennai, India
- Initial Capacity
- 800 cabinets
- Planned Capacity
- 4,250 cabinets
- Interconnection Services
- Equinix Fabric
- Total Investment in India
- $358 million
